County Court welcomes new judge Sara Hinchey

County Court welcomes new judge Sara Hinchey

The Court Court has welcomed its recent appointment, Her Honour Judge Sara Hinchey, to the bench. Judge Hinchey commenced her appointment on 4 June 2015. Judge Hinchey, previously of the Victorian Bar, is an experienced advocate, in both the civil and criminal...
Have you been summonsed before IBAC?

Have you been summonsed before IBAC?

Since the introduction of the Independent Broadbased Anti-Corruption Commission Act (2011), IBAC has commenced investigations in to corruption at various levels of government and within government agencies. It is independent and has significant powers to investigate...
Family Violence

Family Violence

Family violence is a very significant issue in Victoria. Criminal offences, particularly those between domestic partners or in a family setting, come before the Courts at all levels regularly. The Andrews Government went to the last election and made promises in...
Drink Driving and Drug Driving

Drink Driving and Drug Driving

Driving offences and, in particular, drink driving and (most recently) drug driving matters are particularly common in the Magistrates’ Courts around Victoria. In most cases, it is a case of exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol in your blood (exceeding...
National Police Checks

National Police Checks

Do you require a National Police Check and you are concerned about old convictions? National Police Checks are used more and more by potential employers, community groups and foreign embassies for a host of purposes. According to statistics released by the Victoria...