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Learn how CCTV footage is used in Perth criminal cases, including when video evidence is admissible, identification issues, and the legal rights of accused persons in Western Australia.

FIFO workers facing criminal charges in Western Australia can face serious consequences beyond the courtroom, including travel restrictions, licence loss, employment risks and difficulties obtaining police clearances. This article explains common offences affecting FIFO workers, where matters are heard, bail considerations, and how criminal charges or convictions…

Shoplifting in Western Australia is treated as stealing under the Criminal Code, with penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. This article explains the law, common defences, and the serious consequences of being charged.

Dog stealing in Western Australia is treated as a serious offence under the Criminal Code, with penalties up to 7 years imprisonment. This article explains the law, including receiving a stolen dog, possible defences, and why obtaining prompt advice from a criminal lawyer is essential to protect your rights and navigate the legal process.

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s has raised questions about criminal liability for children and parents. This article explains how the law operates, when age misrepresentation could become a criminal issue, and why early legal advice is important if police or authorities become involved.

You don’t have to commit a crime yourself to face charges in WA. Learn how accessorial liability applies to aiding, abetting, common purpose and being an accessory. Understanding these laws is crucial to protecting your rights and avoiding serious penalties.

All criminal offences in WA have a potential ‘attempted’ version, which somebody may be charged with if they have tried to commit an offence but failed. We explain what counts as an attempt in WA, the key cases that draw the line between preparation and execution and the maximum penalties that apply in each case.

The following paragraphs outline commonly charged drug offences in Western Australia, their penalties, how the doctrine of deemed possession applies to these offences, as well as the arguments that may arise by the defence to counter the doctrine.

In this article we explain the key differences between Bail and Parole, including both the process of bail and the process of parole in WA, when each process comes into play within the criminal justice system, as well as the relevant legal tests that govern each process.

Can police search your phone without a warrant in WA? Do you have to provide your passcode? The following article outlines the law in WA regarding police access to your phone, including the distinction between searches with a warrant and without a warrant, as well as special powers to place a legal obligation on individuals to provide their passcodes.

By employing advanced scientific techniques, forensic specialists assist detectives in gathering and interpreting evidence to reconstruct crime scenes and identify suspects. This article outlines the key forensic disciplines used in WA, including crime scene analysis, forensic pathology, fingerprint identification, trace evidence analysis and forensic DNA profiling.

The use of sniffer dogs by police as a tool for drug detection is a contentious issue, with critics arguing that sniffer dogs are unreliable, often leading to unwarranted searches based on false positives. The following outlines the legality of police use of drug sniffer dogs in Western Australia including when they can be used, when you can be searched and possible…

The use of sniffer dogs by police as a tool for drug detection is a contentious issue, with critics arguing that sniffer dogs are unreliable, often leading to unwarranted searches based on false positives. The following outlines the legality of police use of drug sniffer dogs in Western Australia including when they can be used, when you can be searched and possible…

The Community Protection Offender Register (sometimes colloquially called the ‘WA sex offender register’) is a database of known offenders managed by the Western Australia Police Force. The following explains who ends up on the register, whether it is publicly accessible, the requirements on the register and how somebody can get themselves removed.

In our technologically advanced world, smartphones and other readily available devices make it easy for people to make videos and audio recordings of others. However in Western Australia, there are strict laws governing when and how someone can be recorded without their consent.

Cannabis is Australia’s favourite illegal drug, with around a third of Australians having consumed the drug in their lifetime and one in ten smoking it regularly. The following outlines these key offences as well as potential defences that could be raised if you are charged with a cannabis-related offence.

Crystal methamphetamine, also known as "meth" or "ice," continues to be a popular recreational drug in Australia, particularly among a limited yet enduring user base. Here is an outline of the offences and penalties involving methamphetamine in Western Australia, as well as possible defence strategies.

The internet can sometimes be a nasty place with people making comments to others they would never make in person. Several Commonwealth and Western Australian criminal laws may be contravened when a person makes a threat to another online. The following outlines key offences and their potential penalties, including terms of imprisonment.

The use of strangulation or choking during sexual intercourse is becoming an increasingly popular ‘kink’. However, this activity is not without its risks both bodily and legally. The following outlines what is meant by the colloquial term ‘sexual choking’, noting relevant WA criminal offences and whether consent is a defence.

Rates of ‘sextortion’ or ‘sexual extortion’ are on the rise in Western Australia with many people, particularly young men, being impacted. The following outlines the crime of sextortion and the potential criminal offences that could apply to this behaviour.