Criminal
Is there a right to silence during the COVID-19 pandemic? It depends
Generally, a person suspected or accused of a criminal offence has the right to remain silent and not to incriminate him/herself. This means they can refuse to answer questions (except name, age, and address, or in the case of a direction under the Road Traffic Act...
LIFE DURING COVID-19 – WHAT CAN I STILL DO? AND WILL I BE FINED?
The “do’s” and the “don’t’s” with regard to social distancing, the exceptions and the penalties At the start of this year, no one ever thought that normal everyday activities such as going out to the movies, the gym, or your favourite restaurant, are now...
Bail in the Covid-19 era
Criminal law in the COVID-19 era has experienced rapid changes and the jurisdiction surrounding Bail is no exception. At Frichot Lawyers, we want to keep you informed about how these changes could impact Bail arrangements for you, or your family and friends. What does...
The seven top reasons not to speak to police
You can take it from us. The knowledgeable criminal law team at Frichot Lawyers want to keep you informed about why, in our experience, talking to the police might not always help you. These are some of the reasons why you may want to think twice: You simply don’t...
Judge alone trials
All jurisdictions in Australia with the exception of Victoria, Tasmania and the Northern Territory currently provide for criminal trials by judge alone under certain circumstances. Under what circumstances can you have a trial before a Judge alone? Most criminal...
The procedure for dealing with indictable offences in the Magistrates Court
All indictable offences may be tried on indictment, but some indictable offences may be tried summarily in the magistrates court if the Criminal Code, or another written law, provides for a "summary conviction penalty" for an indictable offence and the accused is...
Criminal Injury Compensation: Your Rights and Obligations as a Victim of Crime
Being a victim of a criminal offence can be a traumatic experience with long-lasting physical and psychological effects. The injuries sustained have the ability to impact not only your career, but also your confidence and life in general. Criminal injury compensation...
A Criminal Defence Lawyer’s Guide to WA Drug Offences
Being involved in criminal proceedings for drug-related offending can be a stressful experience for not only the accused but their friends and family. To ease the burden and anxiety often associated, we suggest you consider the following issues. 1. Your Rights The...
Five Tips to Prepare Yourself for Criminal Proceedings
Being charged with a criminal offence and subsequently having to attend court can be a daunting and stressful experience for all involved. We recommend you consider the following tips to ensure you are adequately prepared for your first appearance.
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