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What do AVO, APVO and ADVO mean?

Here we outline the difference between the different types of apprehended violence orders, namely AVO, APVO and ADVO.

Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)

AVOs are court orders designed to protect individuals from violence, threats and harassment.

In NSW the Crimes (Domestic

Loaning Your Car? Think Carefully Before You Do.

Loaning your car? Who takes the rap for fines?

It is a good idea to think very carefully before loaning your car to another person.  Who takes the rap if there is a speed camera or parking ticket?  There are a range of legal consequences for the owner of …

Recorded Conversation Used In Evidence

Recorded conversations – can they be used in evidence?

One of the most common questions I’m asked about, particularly in criminal matters and medical negligence cases where clients have recorded conversations with physicians, is whether recordings taken during private conversations without the consent of the other party can be …