An Apprehended Domestic Violence Order is a civil order that is used to protect a “Person In Need Of Protection” (PINOP) from the defendant. This is ordinarily a person who is in a domestic relationship with the defendant, such as the spouse, partner, children, or another family member with whom the defendant resides. When an […]
Being served with an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) in Australia can be a distressing and legally complex situation. This article offers a legal perspective on what individuals should do if they find themselves served with an AVO. It will discuss the steps to take and the importance of seeking legal representation. Understanding the AVO First […]
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) are legal instruments used to protect individuals in Australia from harassment, threats, and violence. While AVOs are primarily associated with domestic violence situations, they can have significant consequences on an individual’s immigration status, particularly if they hold a visa. In this article, we will explore the impact of AVOs on visas […]
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) are legal orders designed to protect individuals from harassment, threats, and acts of violence in New South Wales (NSW). AVOs serve as a crucial tool in ensuring the safety and well-being of those who have been subjected to such behaviour. This article provides an overview of AVO restrictions in NSW, including […]
Police have charged a 64-year-old man after they finalised an investigation into allegations of sexual touching which occurred over more than two decades. The allegations are that in March 2022, the man inappropriately touched a 66-year-old woman at a business on Elizabeth Street in Liverpool. It was alleged that in October 2022 he touched the […]
One of our clients was able to heave a huge sigh of relief when we were able to represent their interests at the District Court in Parramatta. The person was charged with 17 separate counts of “supply a restricted substance otherwise than by wholesale” pursuant to section 10 of the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act […]
Umit Deniz v Alvaro Transport Pty Ltd [2023] FWC 1273 (30 May 2023) was a recent case at the Fair Work Commission (FWC). It concerned a man who said he had been unfairly dismissed. His employer had dismissed him for “acts of violence, bullying, harassment or discrimination, including use of foul or abusive language”. This […]
If an accused makes a plea of not guilty and goes to trial for murder in NSW, the matter will begin in the Local Court for committal proceedings. Then the trial will be heard at the Supreme Court. It is important, then, that the brief of evidence is received so that the defendant can know […]
It was reported only few weeks that two former Harvey Norman staff members were slapped with 159 charges for the alleged theft of almost $600,000 from their employer. It was alleged in court that a man and a woman had obtained $594,000 by using fraudulent cheques, doing dodgy Eftpos transactions, and stealing cash when they […]
Introduction If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, but calls itself a chicken, chances are an ornithologist would call it a duck. So, too, the Supreme Court of Queensland has recently heard a case about a man who called himself a consultant while helping out his friends and acquaintances with their […]
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