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Getting a fair trial in criminal law proceedings is a fundamental right under Australia's common law system
June 18, 2021
In Australia, the right to a fair and public criminal trial is a guaranteed right to all parties. Fair trial and fair hearing rights include: That all persons are equal before courts; and The right to a fair and public hearing before a competent, independent, and impartial court established by law. Australia is committed to […]
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Wanting to make an injury compensation claim? Scammell & Co offers “No Win – No Fee” arrangements. Here's how it works.
June 7, 2021
No Win – No Fee arrangements are offered by lawyers as a legitimate and commonplace means for clients to access justice, particularly in cases where the insurer’s immediate response is to reject the claim.  No Win – No Fee arrangements are most common in litigation matters, especially personal injury claims. Such claims might result from […]
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Drug-driving offences are on the rise and so too are the penalties. Here's what you need to know.
May 20, 2021
Latest SA Police figures indicate that improved drug testing processes have led to more drug-driving detections than ever before. In 2020, drug-driving detections totalled 5,500, compared to 2,284 in 2011. By comparison, drink-driving offences have fallen, with the number of drivers caught with a blood-alcohol reading above the 0.05 limit down by 56 per cent, […]
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Giving evidence in a court of law is a serious undertaking. Here are the key considerations.
May 14, 2021
If you have received a summons or subpoena to appear as a witness in a criminal or civil trial, then you are required to attend court. If you do not attend court at the listed date and time and without a reasonable excuse, then you may be charged with contempt of court or a warrant […]
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Common questions about Wills and other estate planning documents answered
May 4, 2021
Wills are legal documents that name the people you want to receive property, possessions and assets that you own at the date of your death – these people are known as your beneficiaries. Wills are the only way you can ensure your assets are distributed in the way you intended after you pass away. Therefore, […]
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Dying intestate can cause headache and heartache for your grieving loved ones.
April 23, 2021
High-profile legal proceedings currently before the Supreme Court, demonstrates how important it is to have a valid Will in place. The matter involves millions of dollars in assets which belonged to businessman Hongtao Liu. Mr Liu died without a Will. This has created conflict between his wife Ms Xianting Kong and his mother Ms Junying […]
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