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What is a Barrister? A barrister is a specialist in courtroom advocacy and providing expert legal opinions. Barristers are essentially higher-level solicitors. They are typically engaged by solicitors to represent clients in complex or high-stakes cases. What is a Solicitor? A solicitor is often the first point of contact for anyone seeking legal advice or […]Continue reading

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What is a Detention Application? In criminal proceedings, the prosecution may make a detention application to request that an accused remain in custody while awaiting trial or sentencing. A detention application is a formal request made by the prosecution to the court, asking for the accused to be detained in custody rather than being released […]Continue reading

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What is an AVO? Apprehended violence orders are court orders issued to protect victims of domestic or personal violence from future harm. They provide certain conditions that restrict the conduct of the respondent. For example, an AVO may specify a certain distance that the respondent must keep from the victim. AVOs are not criminal charges […]Continue reading

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