Sentencing in Western Australia is a complex process guided by a framework of long settled principles intended to ensure justice, fairness, and public safety...

If you have been charged with one or more criminal offences in the State of WA, it is important to understand the potential outcomes...

The term “duty of care” is often used in discussions about negligence and liability in civil law jurisdictions, such as when determining liability and...

In WA, the nexus between an applicant’s criminal record and their employment opportunities is complex and significant. Understanding how employers handle criminal records, including...

Workplace bullying is a pervasive issue affecting employees across various sectors in WA and Australia more generally. Defined as “repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed towards...

Protected Entertainment Precincts A Protected Entertainment Precinct (PEP) is an area with a high concentration of licensed venues where safety is prioritized. These areas...

The burden of proof is a term that is used often in relation to court proceedings, but difficult to understand in practice. There are...

If you are investigated by the Police, interaction with the Investigating Officer usually occurs in one of three ways: Being stopped on-the-spot, for offences...

In 2020, as part of an overhaul of the Family Violence law reform in WA, the Family Violence Legislation Reform Act 2020 introduced two...

For many people, a major consideration in whether or not to plead guilty to a criminal charge is how doing so will affect them...