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Getting bail is more difficult in a Schedule 2 application

Schedule 2 of the Bail Act 1982 contains a list of serious offences. If you are arrested for allegedly committing a Schedule 2 serious offence whilst on bail for another serious offence,
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Applying for bail in Western Australia

When someone is arrested for an offence he or she has a general right in terms of Section 5 of the Bail Act 1982 to have bail considered as soon as is practicable.
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Possession of drugs with the intent to sell

Actual possession. It may be the case that the Police allege that a person has been found in physical possession of the alleged drugs, such as when they are in the pocket of a pair of trousers worn by the accused person
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WA Mobile Phone Motorist may lose their license points

A new weapon in the police arsenal was implemented by the Western Police to target motorists who are using mobile phones while driving, they will receive demerit license points once caught.
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A drunk driver received a disqualification notice after crashing

42 year old man who had leg cast crashed into a Bunbury Home after his bandages tangled with his pedal. He was found out to be drunk during the accident.
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Man charged with grievous bodily harm for the death of stepson

65 year old man, arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm over the death of his 33year old step son. Defence opted not to post bail pending post mortem examination.
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Violence offences spiked in Alice Springs and Tennant Greek

Alcohol Intoxication is one of the major causes of the rise of recorded Assault/Violence Offences in Australia. Law Enforcers are on guard to reduce overall crime rate throughout the Territory.
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Teen charged over park bashing

GBH is an injury that will likely cause permanent injury to the health or life of a person. Criminal Code provides the penalties and aggravating circumstances.
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When can a police officer arrest you - what are your legal rights

A police officer or public officer (a person authorised under a written law) may arrest a person, without a warrant, if they reasonably suspect that
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Assault causing death in WA

The prevalence of incidents involving assault resulting in death in Western Australia raised concerns among legislators.
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To plead guilty or not guilty

When charged with a criminal offence, the first thing you should consider doing is seeking legal advice. You should consult a lawyer as soon as you become aware that you are being, or may be, charged with an offence
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Dangerous method to manufacture methylamphetamine is on the Rise

Methylamphetamine is one of the illicit drugs prohibited in Australia and anyone caught in possession of this will be criminally charged.
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