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Conviction vs Non-Conviction in Victoria: How to Protect Your Record For many people facing court for the first time, the lasting consequence they most want to avoid is a criminal record. In Victoria, whether a finding of guilt results in a recorded conviction is...
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What Happens at a Mention Hearing in Victoria?If you have been charged with a criminal or traffic offence in Victoria, your first day in court will almost always be a mention hearing. For most people it is their first experience of the criminal courts, and not knowing...
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The Complete Guide to the Criminal Justice Diversion Program in VictoriaFor many people facing a first criminal charge, the biggest worry is not the immediate penalty but the lasting mark of a criminal record. In Victoria, the Criminal Justice Diversion Program offers...
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On this page Introduction: Understanding the Offence Facing Accusations: Pleading Not Guilty Pleading Guilty : Minimising Potential Consequences Illustrative Instances of Breach Case Illustration: A Second Breach’s Repercussions Defining Breach of Community Correction...
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Table of contents Introduction: What is Blackmail? Police Interview Pleading Not Guilty Pleading Guilty Sentencing Examples of Blackmail Elements of the Offence Defences Legislation Conclusion Further Reading Introduction: What is Blackmail? Blackmail, as defined...
