In a recent article published by the ABC, previously offended WA drink drivers will now be forced to use alcohol interlocks before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. The change of law was pushed through Parliament last year, requiring previously offended drivers to install these devices in their cars at their own expense for […]
There are many lawyers to choose from. At Stevenson Legal, we stand by our results. Over the years our criminal lawyers have helped clients achieve the outcomes they are looking for. Whether it’s a drink driving matter, violence restraining order, drug charge, an alleged assault or an extraordinary drivers licence application, our criminal lawyers: – […]
Even if it isn’t an immediate priority, at some point an applicant (the person protected) and the respondent (the person bound) by a restraining order, whether a violence restraining order (VRO) or a misconduct restraining order (MRO), will likely want to know what their position is with respect to orders made by the court as […]
Family Violence Courts are a special branch of the courts general constitution and aim to break the cycle of family violence. They are presided over by a Magistrate, but the court has broader powers than would usually be found in the Perth Magistrates Court. The Family Violence Court provides a number of programs that address […]
Recent changes to the law surrounding serious assaults will mean that parole may not be available for people convicted of certain offences. From April 2014, a person who assaults a public officer, a category which includes police officers, and does them bodily harm, will not only face mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment, but will also […]
