
Explore the bail applications offered in Victoria Australia understand the rules conditions associated with each Police bail Court bail taxation bail all have their own criteria eligibility requirements
Once you are notified that your licence has been cancelled you must return it to VicRoads Failure to do so may delay your ability to restore your licence Other penalties
Every traffic offence in Victoria carries with it a penalty of demerit points which will be recorded on your licence If you are a full licence holder and you accumulate
A hoon offence is a traffic violation that has been designated as dangerous or anti social There are two kinds of hoon offences in Victoria Tier 1 offences are the
Hoon driving describes a list of offences involving reckless driving behaviour The term hoon driving is used to describe a wide range of offences involving reckless driving behaviour that puts
If the police believe you drove a car without a licence or permit that says you may drive they may charge you with unlicensed driving You may be charged with
If you drive above the speed limit you may face charges of excessive speeding by the police If you drive at a speed exceeding 130km hour or more than 25km
If you want to drive you ll need a learner permit and a probationary license Learner and probationary drivers are subject to special laws like Driving a car on your
Victoria is known for having some of Australia s most stringent traffic laws and penalties In this article we ll look at the different types of traffic law offences in
In Victoria the court system is hierarchical with the Magistrates Court handling the majority of cases and the County and Supreme Courts handling the more serious cases The High Court
Robbery involves the taking of property unlawfully by force threat or intimidation Robbery may involve the use of a weapon as in armed robbery or unarmed robbery in the case
Depending on your age there are different rules regarding fingerprinting For information regarding the rules that apply to those under the age of 15 please consult Young people and the
When you get bail you are released from custody in exchange for your promise to appear in court later to face the charges against you In order to get bail
The police can only search you or your property if It is important to ask the police why they wish to search you before any search begins Police must tell
Identification parades It s when the police put you in a line up of people and ask a witness to identify you as the offender Get legal advice if you
The police officer must inform you that you are under arrest but they don t have to tell you if it s too hard like running away A police officer
Answering police questions giving police your details and what your rights are The police may ask you questions but you have the right to remain silent It may be in
The most important thing to remember when dealing with the police is that you have rights but you also have responsibilities as well Keeping calm and staying sensible can help
Murder is probably the most serious offence occurring in Australia and is defined as the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being by a person of sound mind who
Under Section 83a of the Crimes ACT 1958 a person must not make a false document with the intention that he or she or another person shall use it to
Several serious crimes in Victoria involve the use of deception to gain property or other financial advantages In its most basic form fraud is the use of deceit to obtain
In accordance with the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 Vic cocaine possession supply trafficking production or publication are offences Heavy fines imprisonment and other penalties can result from
Synthetic Drugs What are they and what are the implications What are they Divided into two broad categories these are synthetic chemicals designed to mimic the affects of either Cannabis
Except for possession of small amounts of cannabis drug offences in Victoria can lead to serious penalties Penalties can be severe for offences involving illicit drugs in Victoria Those drugs
Courts in Victoria have some sentencing options other than imprisonment for offenders who choose to admit guilt Punishment for a criminal offence in Victoria can range from incarceration to a
The Magistrates Court can issue two types of intervention orders personal safety orders and family violence orders What Is Family Violence The term family violence refers to actions that are
In Australia both State and Federal Parliament make criminal laws For example theft is a state offence under the Victorian Crimes Act 1958 Whereas engaging in a terrorist act is
n Victoria committal proceedings which are also known as an initial proceeding or preliminary examinations are outlined in Chapter 4 of the Committal Proceeding Criminal Procedure ACT 2009 A committal
In Victoria any person who has been charged with an offence is entitled to bail assuming they have not been charged with an offence punishable by imprisonment or an offence
here are a number of assault offences that someone can be charged with under Victorian law The legislative basis for these offences is from the Crimes Act the Summary Offences