After 2007, the law was changed so that offences of domestic violence are dealt with in a separate and more specific legislation, known as the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007. The severance of domestic violence offences from the regular crimes legislation highlights the increasingly serious view that the law has taken on domestic violence. Our Sydney Criminal Lawyers are skilled and formidable in all areas of criminal law. Particularly, our Sydney Criminal Lawyers have exceptional experience assisting clients defend against charges of domestic violence crimes.
A domestic violence offence is a personal violence offence that is committed against a person with whom the offender is or has been in a ‘domestic relationship’ with. Other than spouses and partners, domestic relationships extend to include family members and persons living in the same household (which can include flatmates).
Apprehended domestic violence orders (ADVOs) or apprehended personal violence orders (APVOs) are also commonly applied for by victims of domestic violence offences. AVOs can have severely restrictive conditions which may affect your day to day life. Because no criminal convictions flow directly from an AVO, some people choose to ignore the AVO and decide to press on with their lives. This can be disastrous because a breach of the terms of the AVO will likely lead to you being charged with a criminal offence.
The Courts view domestic violence very seriously. It is critical to seek legal advice from a Criminal Lawyer who understands the law and appears in Local Courts and District Courts on a regular basis. Contact an expert Criminal Lawyer that understands the intricacies of the criminal law justice system.
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