by Joel Byrth | Mar 1, 2019 | Criminal Law, Family Law, Yorke Peninsula Lawyers
In Australia, domestic violence is a major health and welfare issue. However, we often fail to comprehend the depravity and extent of domestic violence as we often revert to the safety of ‘out of sight, out of mind’. To truly appreciate the severity of domestic...
by Archie Pittaway | Apr 18, 2018 | Criminal Law, Mildwaters Lawyers, Yorke Peninsula Lawyers
With drug driving one of the highest contributors to road deaths in our State, the South Australian Government has prescribed new penalties for drink and drug driving. It is clear that the Government has taken an uncompromising approach to curving the concerning trend...
by Archie Pittaway | Mar 30, 2018 | Criminal Law
In February 2017, Yorke Peninsula Country Times asked me ‘does home detention really work?’ This question was in response to the new Home Detention Laws implemented by the Labour Government in late 2016. I responded with ‘time will tell’. I had...
by Mildwaters Lawyers | Mar 16, 2018 | Criminal Law, Lawyers, Mildwaters Lawyers
To ensure we maintain a safe community, we must take actions against bullying and violence. Today marks the eighth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. This is a key anti-bullying event where Australian schools stand together and collectively condemn...
by Archie Pittaway | Sep 28, 2017 | Criminal Law
13-year-old Adelaide schoolgirl Libby Bell suffered bullying at school so deeply, she took her own life. Now the public is crying out for justice. But who is liable and what should I as a parent do should my child be bullied? It is all too common to hear of bullying...
by Archie Pittaway | Aug 21, 2017 | Criminal Law, Yorke Peninsula Lawyers
The flashing lights of a police car in your rear-view mirror have the unique effect of making even the most innocent and calm drivers feel worried about what is going to happen next, when they are pulled over by police. When can I be pulled over by police? You can be...
