News: Criminal Law

Police Suspect Under Investigation – Legal Advice is Essential

One of the main roles of South Australia Police is to investigate crime and prosecute alleged offenders. The investigation process begins after a complaint has been made to Police by someone alleging that a crime has been committed against them. It is an important part of the criminal justice process. …

24/07/2023 Company News, Criminal Law

Trial by Judge v Trial by Jury

Trial by Jury The trial on indictment of any offence against any law of the Commonwealth shall be by jury, and every such trial shall be held in the State where the offence was committed, and if the offence was not committed within any State the trial shall be held …

21/11/2022 Criminal Law

Young people and the law

Focus of Sentencing: Young Offenders Act 1993 (SA) s 3(2a) Under s 3(2a) of the Young Offenders Act 1993 (SA) the focus in sentencing a young offender is on the deterrent effect on the youth personally, not general deterrence, as is the case in the adult jurisdiction. In considering the …

06/06/2021 Criminal Law

Domestic Violence and Intervention Orders

Part 1: What is Domestic Violence? Part 2: Intervention Orders and the Protected Person (Victim) Part 3: Intervention Orders for the Perpetrator (Alleged Abuser) Legislation: Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009 (SA) PART 1: What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is when someone close to you threatens you or …

24/04/2021 Criminal Law, Family Law

Commentary resulting from the Christian Porter rape allegations

Should a Lawyer disclose a Client’s private information after the Client dies? Commentary as a result of current Christian Porter saga. This is not a discussion on the merits of the allegations against Christian Porter. The short answer is NO. Matthews Lawyers states that legal professional privilege dies upon the …

04/03/2021 Company News, Criminal Law

Free Emergency Service

We remind our followers that we provide a 24 Hour emergency service that is free. If you are under arrest, you have the right to speak with a Lawyer. Call Jenny Matthews for legal advice – 0401 269 091. If you have a Lawyer we ask that you contact …

14/05/2020 Criminal Law