criminal law

Revenge Porn Laws passed in WA Parliament On the 19th February, The Criminal Law Amendment (Intimate Images) Bill 2018 was passed making the non-consensual distribution of intimate images a form of image-based sexual abuse. According to the WA Attorney General Mr J.R. Quigley: “Despite the impression created by the term...

Last month, both houses of parliament united in the pursuit to make our roads a safer place by passing new legislation referred to as “Charlotte’s Law”. In 2015, 19 year old Charlotte Pemberton was killed by a speeding motorcyclist who did not hold a license. The accused was convicted and...

Romance fraud costing Australians $42 million a year – are you and your loved ones safe? We’ve all heard the horror stories about online fraud. Most people have received an email from a foreign ‘prince’ claiming to be in desperate need of money due to dire family circumstances. Similarly, it’s...

Did you know that your property can be frozen or confiscated by the police even if you are not charged or convicted of any crime? And in some circumstances the onus will be on you to prove why you should get it back? Most people would agree that criminals should...

The festive season is upon us – bringing with it family, friends, champagne breakfasts and beers by the pool. Unfortunately, those extra alcoholic drinks over the Christmas break can get you into trouble. WA Police statistics show that there has been a spike in assault charges in December and January...