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Criminal law articles from Sam Russo.

Practical guides on drug offences, assault, intervention orders, traffic law, and Victorian criminal procedure.

Written by a practising criminal lawyer
Victorian courts and legislation
Practical guides, not academic papers

Practice Area Guides

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Drug Offences

Drug Law: Defences, Diversion and Trafficking Charges

Articles on drug possession, trafficking, cultivation, and diversion in Victorian courts. Coming soon.

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Assault

Assault Defence: Self-Defence, Serious Injury, Contested Hearings

In-depth guides on self-defence, serious injury charges, and assault proceedings in Victoria. Coming soon.

Coming soon
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Intervention Orders

Intervention Orders: Respondent and Applicant Guides

Practical guidance for respondents and applicants in FVIO and PSIO proceedings. Coming soon.

Coming soon
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Traffic

Traffic Offences: Drink Driving, Licence Loss, Special Circumstances

Guides on PCA offences, drug driving, licence suspension, and special circumstances applications. Coming soon.

Coming soon
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Property Offences

Property Offences: Theft, Burglary and Fraud Defence

Articles on theft, burglary, robbery, and fraud defence across Victorian courts. Coming soon.

Coming soon
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Criminal Procedure

Criminal Procedure: Court Process, Police Interviews, Right to Silence

General guides on Victorian criminal procedure, police interviews, and what to expect in court. Coming soon.

Coming soon

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