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Crimes & offences
Defending Yourself: Assault
Defending Yourself: Assault
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with assault
Defending Yourself: Breach of a Court Order
Defending Yourself: Breach of a Court Order
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with breach of a court order
Defending Yourself: Mischief
Defending Yourself: Mischief
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with mischief
Defending Yourself: Possession of an Illegal Drug
Defending Yourself: Possession of an Illegal Drug
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with possession of an illegal drug
Defending Yourself: Possession of Property Under $5,000 Obtained by Crime
Defending Yourself: Possession of Property Under $5,000 Obtained by Crime
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with possession of property under $5,000 obtained by crime
Defending Yourself: Theft Under $5,000
Defending Yourself: Theft Under $5,000
Describes how to defend yourself if you’re charged with theft under $5,000
How to Appeal Your Conviction
How to Appeal Your Conviction
Explains how to appeal a conviction for a summary or indictable criminal offence if you don’t have a lawyer
How to Appeal Your Sentence
How to Appeal Your Sentence
Explains how to appeal your sentence if you’ve been convicted of a summary or indictable criminal offence and don’t have a lawyer
If You Can’t Get Legal Aid for Your Criminal Trial
If You Can’t Get Legal Aid for Your Criminal Trial
How to apply for a free lawyer if you’re facing a serious and complicated criminal charge, but can’t get legal aid or afford a lawyer
Crimes & offences, Legal help & lawyers, Legal system & courts
If You’re Charged with a Crime
If You’re Charged with a Crime
Outlines what happens when you’re charged with a criminal offence
Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial
Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial
Explains what happens when an accused person wants to plead not guilty to a summary offence
Speaking to the Judge Before You’re Sentenced
Speaking to the Judge Before You’re Sentenced
Describes what a convicted person can say to the judge before the judge decides on a sentence
When You’re Told to Have “No Contact”
When You’re Told to Have “No Contact”
Explains what it means when the court makes a no contact order against you
Abuse & family violence, Crimes & offences, Legal system & courts