Organised crime, coercive powers and the purpose of Office Of Chief Examiner Investigations
Investigations conducted by the Office of Chief Examiner (‘OCE’) are intended to obtain evidence for use in prosecutions for organised...
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The DOB files – The latest news from the Melbourne, Broadmeadows & Heidelberg offices of Doogue + George Defence Lawyers
News Time Our last DOB News update was way back in March and so much has happened since then. Let’s...
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The Sex Offender Registration Act: The defence lawyer’s perspective
Dealing with sex offences is a complex task, but one that defence lawyers regularly face. As defence lawyers, we have...
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ARC lists – Getting justice right
Melbourne Criminal Lawyers
May 5, 2011
The thing about working in the justice system is the amount of injustice we also see. Law reform is...
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ASIC investigations: Corporate criminal liability
Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigations can lead to criminal prosecution and often imprisonment. Who is at risk? ASIC will...
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Sexual assault reform strategy. Why tougher penalties fail the victims, the offender and ultimately, the community.
The Sexual Assault Reform Strategy report for the Department of Justice reflects that there has been a failure to grapple...
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What happens to a firearm after it has been seized by police?
Melbourne Criminal Lawyers
April 6, 2011
What happens to a firearm after it has been seized by police? If it has not been taken as a...
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MAGISTRATES – power to make directions
Melbourne Criminal Lawyers
March 24, 2011
A very useful section to bear in mind in the Magistrates Court. If you can find no other specific section...
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Seeking documents for a sexual offences committal. Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the police and DHS (Department of Human Services).
You can obtain documents through subpoena and through the form 32. Another way to source interesting and relevant documents is...
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Bail documents – When a client is in custody
Melbourne Criminal Lawyers
March 23, 2011
Where a client is in custody and bail is granted in their absence (or if they are on telelink) –...
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