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The State Government has been criticised for its recent move to extend emergency powers across Western Australia. Find out what it means and how it will affect you.

Penalties that involve community-based intervention will be imposed if the court determines that the offender has good prospects for rehabilitation and would benefit from the program and supervision requirements that are imposed as part of the court order.

Last week at the Hollywood Oscar’s ceremony, Will Smith slapped comedian and master of ceremonies, Chris Rock. If this happened in Australia, would Will Smith have faced criminal charges for common assault?

In Western Australia new firearm laws are being introduced to give police officers sweeping powers to target bikie groups and organised crime gangs.

It is a criminal offence to possess, purchase, sell or carry firearms without a licence and can result in tough penalties which include imprisonment for up to 14 years.

If a person sends intimate media of themself engaging in a private act, it is an offence for the recipient of that media to distribute it publicly online without consent.

Former NRL Superstar Jarryd Hayne has been released on bail after having his convictions for sexual assault set aside.

A Perth man has been charged for allegedly drugging & sexually assaulting two women that he allegedly met on an online dating site.

Making a threat is a serious offence under Western Australian criminal law. Learn more about the offence, examples, maximum penalties & possible defences.

Two children were recently charged with attempting to unlawfully kill a teacher. The female teacher was allegedly stabbed with a knife & two teenagers aged 13 and 14 have faced the Children’s Court.

Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia ahead of the Australian Open, and may be banned from applying for a Visa for at least three years. What does the law say?

If you are involved in a road accident or an accident that occurs on a road or any place commonly used by the public, you have an obligation to provide your details to anyone else involved in the incident.

For the past week Australians have shared the horrendous situation being experienced by Cleo Smith’s family as police continue to investigate the 4-year old's disappearance.

Halloween is looming. It’s supposed to be a night of fun so make sure you take care, and always be aware of the ever present dangers including criminal offending that can occur on evenings like this.

The various legal actions launched by the mining magnate are costing Western Australian taxpayers millions to defend.

In Western Australia there is some overlap between the meaning of stealing and the meaning of fraud. The distinctions can be subtle, but primarily occur in the process in which the victim’s property is deprived.

The Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns and stay-at-home orders have had an interesting effect on crime rates across Western Australia.

Edith Cowan made an inaugural address to Parliament a century ago. Her tireless work furthering the rights of women and children formed an important legacy, one which continues to underpin the Western Australian Justice System.

The Australian Federal Government intends to implement vaccination certificates or ‘vaccination passports’ as a requirement for international travel, though this may flow on to affect domestic travel, attendance at events or even shopping centres. How will they work and are they legal?

At the start of this month, the Western Australian government’s newly legislated drink and drug driving offences came into effect. Here’s what you need to know.