News & Current Affairs

By Ben Aulich & Associates Ben Aulich & Associates

22.08.17

How should you conduct yourself in court?

Going to court can be a daunting process. We’ll put your nerves at ease with this handy guide on how best to conduct yourself at court.

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Criminal Law

By Aulich

05.07.17

What is a section 10?

If you’ve been involved in a criminal case, you may have heard of a section 10. But what is it, and are you eligible for one?

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Criminal Law

By Aulich

19.06.17

The most pressing issues facing clients charged with a criminal offence

The police have just knocked on your door and informed you that you have been charged with a criminal offence. What goes through your mind? Here are answers to some of the most…

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Criminal Law

By Kate Gunther

16.06.17

Why the world needs to change its attitude toward drugs

The world’s current attitude toward drugs isn’t working. This is what the President of Colombia recently said, and Ben Aulich agrees. Here’s why.

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Criminal Law

By Peter Woodhouse

13.04.17

Gene Gibson case casts light on the need for additional resources for the community legal sector

As a criminal defence lawyer when I am talking to a new client or dealing with a potential client making inquiries over the telephone I often speak about the importance of getting the…

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Criminal Law

By Jane Carey

12.04.17

Are mental health and drug addictions an excuse for criminal offending?

Mental health is an important issue in Australia, especially when it comes to criminal law. But, is mental health a viable excuse for criminal conduct?

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Criminal Law

By Tom Taylor

31.03.17

Sentencing: Is the length of a sentence the measure of justice?

Courts around the country are filled with horrendous crimes, stories of tragedy, broken lives, and disadvantaged people. The role of Courts in sentencing offenders is often misplaced. Courts do not administer justice they…

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Criminal Law

By Kate Gunther

26.02.17

She’s a witch! Burn her!

Go and hunt her And find her And kill her  Good fortune, Witch Hunters! …What a ridiculous notion, everyone knows it is dangerous to jump to conclusions like that. However, as a defence…

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Criminal Law

By Peter Woodhouse

30.01.17

50 years since Ronald Ryan hanged – time to end the death penalty for good?

I am against the death penalty.  I don’t care what the person has been charged with, I don’t agree with it.  Most lawyers probably agree with me.  I reckon most Australians probably agree…

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Criminal Law

By Aulich

11.01.17

So you’ve been called for jury duty: What now!?

The day may come when you least expect. That fateful letter with your name on it and your date to attend court for jury duty. Serving on a jury is part of your…

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