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Child Sex Offenders and the horrible offences they commit upon vulnerable members of society is about as unpopular a topic as you can think of.  It is unsurprising then that I was somewhat…

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…

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…

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…

The system of trial by jury is a fundamental pillar of our criminal justice system in this Country.  We all enjoy the right to be tried and judged by (usually) 12 of our…

Knowing your legal rights when it comes to music festivals With increasing police presence at music festivals, it is no surprise that more and more Australians are being arrested and charged for minor…

I am surprised a jury took 4 days of deliberation to acquit Gable Tostee of murder and manslaughter in the recent QLD case that has intrigued a great portion of the country.  I,…

Most of us are probably familiar with the heart ache of a break up. Even in mutual splits there is bound to be some level of animosity between the parties. Whilst break ups…

I know, I know – it’s a cliché.  But it is a question that I am constantly asked as soon as I tell people that I am a criminal defence lawyer. There are…

Principal Ben Aulich shares his personal experience of Canberra’s corrective services officers following this week’s Four Corners Report. There is no doubt that the recent disturbing Four Corners Report into children being gassed,…