Which Police Questions Do I Have to Answer
Speaking with the Police. Which police questions do I have to answer? One of the main techniques that Police in South Australia use to investigate criminal and traffic offences is questioning. It can be very intimidating being asked questions by the Police, especially if you are unfamiliar with Police procedures and Criminal Law. Police can… Read more »
New Traffic Laws for Motorists and Cyclists
Motorists will will be required to leave at least a 1m gap when overtaking cyclists in a 60km or under area and 1.5m on the open road under new traffic laws from 25 of October 2015. In addition the fine for riding on footpaths will be gone for cyclists of all ages. Further information was published… Read more »
Home Detention and Community Supervision Alternatives to Prison
At Williams Barristers and Solicitors we are proud of our reputation in achieving the best outcomes for clients in criminal matters. We believe that prison sentences are often counterproductive for both a client’s rehabilitation and society in general. Sentences of imprisonment should only be imposed if all reasonable alternatives are exhausted; however, over the last 10… Read more »
Law for You – in 10 languages
The Legal Services Commission recently published a short guide, Law for You It is intended to help non-English speakers learn key laws and find out about services available to assist with legal problems. The guide is available in 10 languages which are identified as those most commonly spoken by new arrivals in SA: Arabic, Burmese,… Read more »