Criminal Law

Issues covered include: Admissibility of Tendency Evidence Post R v Bauer, Post Sentence Orders under the new Serious Offenders Act 2018, Family Violence in the Criminal Courts, Committal Hearings, DNA Evidence and Crime, Trace DNA, Transfer DNA, Low level DNA, Familial DNA testing, Reduced Legal Aid Funding, Ethics for criminal lawyers.

Issues covered include: domestic violence, family violence, admissibility, bad character, crown witness, media strategies, media comments, mobile phones, computers, search warrant, police seizing, sentencing advisory counsel, managing clients' expectations, difficult clients, committal hearing, ethics for criminal lawyers, ethical issues

Issues covered include: general deterrence, revenge porn, the De Simoni Principle, evidence admissibility, uncharged offences, crime scenes, cross-examination, dementia, trauma, ethics

Issues covered include: Independent experts, technology, work life balance, managing clients, ethical issues.

Issues covered include: Sentencing Appeals, Confiscation of Assets, CCC, persuasive argument orally and in writing.

Issues covered include: Bail applications, preparation, advocacy, ethical obligations, ethics, evidence, witness statements, preparing witnesses, briefing counsel, prepare a brief, instructing solicitor

Issues covered include: running a defended hearing, unauthorised driving laws, pharmacological evidence, and case update

Issues covered include: Admissibility of expert evidence, High Court and Court of Criminal Appeal, Evidence Act, Admitted facts, Uncontested facts, Disclosure and Privilege, Tendency and Coincidence Evidence.

Issues covered include: terrorism offences in Australia, prosecuting home grown terror plots, trends in terrorism, human exploitation

The success of a criminal lawyer can be measured by their ability to deftly gather, leverage, or challenge evidence. Thus it’s imperative that you to stay up to date with the current rules to ensure that you can get the most out of your evidence while expertly restricting the evidence offered against your client and the manner in which that evidence is presented. This seminar will ensure that you are armed and ready to successfully represent your client.

This conference could easily be mistaken for the criminal practitioner of the year awards. A dozen top experts will give you insights into eleven hot topics to develop your practice. Jam packed & action filled this program makes Underbelly look pedestrian. This conference is the professional development opportunity of the decade for criminal lawyers in Victoria. Do not give up your weekend, travel to an exotic location & make some loose acquaintances – stay local, learn from the best & grow your practice.

Issues covered include: criminal law trial process, court appearances, practical case study

Issues covered include: criminal law update, drugs, client rights, police powers, forensic evidence, DNA, toxicology, cyber and psychiatry, evidence

It’s crucial that you can understand expert reports and evidence to ensure that you can act in the best interests of your clients. Hear from respected experts in their fields who will guide you so that you won’t be held back by the science. Examine a sample of forensic evidence topics including DNA, toxicology, cyber and psychiatry as well as the latest technology and how it’s being used as evidence in court.

Issues covered include: unreasonable verdicts, psychological reports, police powers, sexual offences law reform, cyber forensics, ethics refresher, client complaints

We’ve heard your requests: you want to know more about evidence. Come to this intensive and gain an insight into multiple areas of evidence that directly affect your practice. Foster your knowledge of digital forensics, motor vehicles and cameras, expert medical evidence and children’s evidence. After this intensive you will have the knowledge and skills needed to improve your practice, courtroom appearances and client interactions.

Do you need your compulsory CPD points? Would you like to learn relevant skills that you can use in your practice? Are you interested in hearing from Perth’s top criminal law practitioners? We have you covered with this intensive and in-depth criminal law CPD program. Learn how to effectively and efficiently work with independent experts. Hone your ethics skills. Get practical tips on how to manage counsel. You are bound to leave this session with a refreshed and elevated skill set.

Issues covered include:Sentencing, Post Sentence Supervision Orders, R v Pell, Defacto Reversal of the Burden of Proof in Sex Cases, Forensic DNA Databases, Dementia, Ethical Issues, Practice Management & Business Skills

Issues covered include: Local Court, Sexual Assault trials, clients with mental health impairments, Improperly obtained evidence, judicial bias, judicial bullying, individual dilemmas, proactive litigation

Issues covered include: PCA Matters, roadside drug testing, defending driving offences, traffic offences cases

Issues covered include:Pre-trial Preparation, Case Concept, Opening Address, Cross-examination, Closing Address

Issues covered include: terrorism financing, anti-money laundering, terrorism offences, juvenile offenders, parole, sentencing

Issues covered include: magistrate's court, district, supreme court

Issues covered include: George Pell

Issues covered include: digital forensics, forensic engineering, independent experts, expert medical evidence

Join His Honour Magistrate Brett Thomas and Anthony Bellanto QC as they examine some of the major developments shaping the criminal justice system recently including changes to bail applications, conduct of hearings, sentencing and the role of the jury. Explore what these changes mean for your practice and benefit from insights from these experienced players in the criminal legal world. Gain practical tips to ensure your practice transitions smoothly and comes out the other side in a strong position.

Don’t have time to earn your CPD points in dribs and drabs over the course of a year? This program is designed to give you the need-to-know updates for your practice and all of your CPD points, including the compulsory units, in one go. All at one place, all in one day. Attend the full program or just book the session you want. It’s as simple as that.

Examine the interplay between criminal law and several civil and regulatory laws that can significantly impact your clients. Explore the key issues & strategies you need to know regarding migration law, child protection law, and occupational regulation so that you can provide the correct advice to your clients.

Build and fine tune an effective skill set for your criminal law practice by examining how to make use of the Human Rights Act in criminal law matters. Work through the ins and outs of judge-only trials so you’ll be prepared to navigate them long term. Master the art of evidentiary objections and other critical evidence issues. Finally, delve into the interplay between parole and sentencing to get the best result possible for your client.

Don’t miss this comprehensive examination of the latest criminal law developments from an esteemed panel including a District Court Judge. Explore psychological reports on child behaviours in sexual assault cases, the admissibility of evidence related to a complainant’s sexual experience, intensive correction orders, trial directions, & mental illness. The afternoon focuses on CPD core areas with an expert panel of accredited specialists covering cross examinations, ethics & more.

This inaugural event will give you a solid grounding in the issues involved in the specialised and complex areas of the law of military compensation and veteran’s entitlement. With hundreds of thousands of veterans and members of the ADF, and their dependents, the issues presented here are of great relevance. Dive into the intricacies of the court and tribunal systems and get an overview of the military compensation scheme, all while understanding the unique mental health issues affecting veteran’s claims.

213N34: Get across all the latest developments in driving offences and traffic law by reviewing the most significant cases and their implications. Hear from the forensic experts about pharmacological evidence regarding alcohol and drugs in driving matters. Plus, explore the police stop and search powers in traffic matters.

213N22: Don’t miss your opportunity to hear directly from a District Court Judge and catch up on all the most relevant topics in criminal law. Examine recent decisions of the High Court, duty of disclosure by prosecution and police, and how to navigate the new sexual assault laws and regulatory prosecutions. Plus, gain your core CPD units in issues of paramount relevance to criminal practitioners. You’ll leave equipped with the information and skills your clients will expect of you.

213V20: Catch up on all the most relevant topics in criminal law. Analyse judge alone trials, representing clients online, changes in sentencing decisions and the credibility of complainants. Plus, gain your core CPD units in issues of paramount relevance to criminal practitioners, including making an effective bail application, the duty of disclosure, and trauma informed courts. You’ll leave equipped with the information and skills your clients and the courts will expect of you.

Understand the latest in forensic evidence and expert reports in traffic matters as these issues are becoming increasingly important and influential on the outcome of driving offences and traffic law matters. Hear from respected forensic experts who will guide you through a sample of timely and practical topics including roadside drug testing related to cannabis, synthetic drug testing in traffic law, & mobile phone, CCTV, dash cam & other cyber forensics issues in traffic law matters. WEB213V25

Hear from directly from a District Court Judge, the Coroner, & a panel of leading barristers and specialist solicitors . Gain the information & skills your clients & the court will expect by delving into judge-only trials, family violence, sexual assault, & offenders with mental impairments. Plus, gain your core CPD units while exploring client relations, the Coroner’s court, & the ethics of clients with mental impairments or illness. 213Q15

213W11: Don’t miss your opportunity to catch up on all the most relevant topics in criminal law. Examine current issues in the Dangerous Sex Offenders legislation, trial directions, witness protection, the changes to the Uniform Evidence Act and a critical assessment of forensic drug evidence. You’ll leave equipped with the information and skills you need for your practice.

Gain a deep analysis and detailed guidance into how to approach and navigate the latest and most important legal issues related to terrorism offences. Take a deep dive into discontinuance, technology, radicalisation, and repatriation. Master the intricacies of a brief of evidence against a client. Examine sentencing issues in terrorism offences and the Galea case. Analyse the latest in counter terrorism financing (CTF). WEB216N06

Don’t miss this comprehensive Police Powers Series. You will explore the myriad of issues around police & arrest including powers, duties, LEPRA, breach of the peace and arrest without a warrant. The second session scrutinises entry, crime scenes and public order. The final session examines evidence gathering and civil and disciplinary proceedings. This experienced panel will examine the extensive detail you need as a criminal lawyer to be fully equipped to assist your clients. WEB216N13

Examine police powers in this detailed session including LEPRA and the common law, breach of peace and false imprisonment, assault and battery. In the second session you will explore search and seizure with an emphasis on personal and property searches along with prohibition order and child registry searches. WEB216N13A

Scrutinise public order powers including emergency and public disorder, public safety orders, and preserving life and limb. In the second session you will examine entry to property, domestic violence and emergency entry. WEB217N13B

In this session you will investigate evidence gathering and specifically surveillance and tracking devices, telecommunication intercepts, controlled operation and covert searches. The final session will analyse civil and disciplinary proceedings including complaints and internal discipline. WEB218N13C

This focused program will keep you right up to date with the hottest white collar crime issues. Delve into criminal conduct by senior management, regulating corporations & tackling corruption, legal professional privilege, the criminal risks of money laundering (AML), and civil confiscations. Gain insights from the experts and pick up practical tips & strategies to equip yourself with the unique skills & knowledge necessary to excel in this area. WEB216V06

Hear from a senior judge, the police, school leaders and experienced lawyers to understand what you need to know to stop police from having to attend your school and what to do if police do get involved. This is the only conference you need to learn how to respond if staff or students at your school have been involved in criminal conduct and especially if allegations have been made of sexual assault. WEB215N02

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a step by step guide on how to successfully prepare for a criminal trial. Junior and graduate lawyers or those needing a refresher will gain the skills, strategies & knowledge needed to succeed in the courtroom. Gain the necessary information to prepare your brief to counsel succinctly & effectively, scrutinise the ethical questions that will arise & how to navigate them, consider the practicalities of how to deal with clients, and elevate your advocacy skills. WEB219N16

There are countless complex factors involved in sentencing, so it is critical that you are up to date on the latest sentencing trends in court. This dynamic program scrutinizes mental health issues, gives you the necessary updates on recent sentencing decisions and analyses the practical issues involved in sentencing. Join our panel of experts who will guide you through this crucial and often delicate area of criminal law. 2111W08

Focus on two defining areas of criminal law: evidence and sentencing. Hear from an esteemed District Court Judge and then launch into evidence issues including the why and how of shortening trials, self- incrimination, tendency and coincidence evidence, and presenting evidence in parole proceedings. In the afternoon you will pivot to sentencing issues and explore mental health, sentencing in the Magistrate’s Court and catch up on the latest cases and updates related to sentencing. 2111N26

Accomplished barristers Lincoln Crowley QC and Simon Lewis will guide you through the crucial areas of the criminal pre-trial process. Lincoln & Simon will share their experience, insights and strategies on how to navigate the initial identification of issues, the weak points of the case, the proofing of witnesses and the preparation of the opening address. This is your chance to ask questions and acquire the tactics that leading barristers use to find success in the courtroom. 2111Q02

Get across all the latest developments in driving offences and traffic law by reviewing the most significant cases and their implications in this very practical and skills based seminar. Hear from the experts about defences and cross examination, the appeal process, initial instructions, case preparation and applications. Plus, explore the police stop and search powers in traffic matters. 223N34

Catch up on the most relevant topics in criminal law. Explore applications for trial by judge alone. Examine tendency evidence, the reforms to sexual assault laws, sentencing for child sex offences, and the criminal justice system for children. Plus, gain your core CPD units in issues of paramount relevance to criminal practitioners while analysing fitness & special hearings, cyber security & ethics. You’ll leave equipped with the information and skills your clients will expect of you. 223N22

Hear from a panel of leading barristers & specialists who will ensure you’re up to date on the latest criminal law developments. Gain the information & skills your clients & the court will expect by delving into the Queensland Intermediary Scheme, parole & sentencing, and legislative reform in sexual assault & criminalising coercive control. Plus, gain your core CPD units while honing your skills in preparing for summary trials, ethics, dealing with complaints & developing solicitor advocacy skills. 223Q16

The trial or hearing is all about the evidence, so you need to be totally across the latest in forensic evidence. Gain an understanding of the crucial issues in digital evidence, neuropsychology and DNA analysis as these issues become increasingly important and influential on the outcome of criminal and personal injury matters. Hear from respected forensic experts who will guide you through a sample of timely and diverse topics that you need to be across for your practice & your clients. WEB223V21

Catch up on all the relevant issues impacting the criminal law arena right now. Our expert panel of barristers and solicitors will guide you through judge alone trials, cross examinations, family violence and intervention orders and criminalising coercive control. Plus, gain your core CPD units in issues of paramount relevance to criminal practitioners while analysing vicarious trauma, how to best prepare for sex offence trials, and ethics. 223V07

This intensive, in-depth program offers the perfect opportunity to update your knowledge and sharpen your skill as a criminal lawyer while gaining your CPD core competency points in focused sessions delivered by practitioners that understand the issues. Explore how to manage a heavy caseload; obtain a barrister’s view on best practice tips on preparing a brief and instructing counsel in court; master your client management skills, and deal with the ethical issues arising in criminal law. 223W05

Join a panel of exceptional advocates as they guide you through crucial areas of the criminal trial process. Gain valuable insights and strategies on dealing with protracted trials and how to navigate jury trials from a defence perspective, explore preparation for cross examination, and obtain tips for persuasive advocacy. This is your chance to ask questions, learn the tips and tricks and make sure you have your ‘A’ game ready for your next court appearance. 223W06

Master advocacy skills by learning from the best. This stellar panel of speakers will share their wealth of knowledge on crucial advocacy skills that can make or break a case. Don’t miss the opportunity to spend the morning with these seasoned advocates as they reveal tactics and persuasive strategies you can use to improve your results inside the courtroom. This practical session will highlight written advocacy, preparation and presentation and cross examination. WEB226N05

In this in-depth 3-part series on domestic violence you will examine the latest developments in family law, understand the recent changes in the federal court, ensure your knowledge of media law and its implications are watertight, and consider the interaction of family and criminal law and the implications for your clients. Analyse the various legal avenues and resources available to you and your clients. Choose the session most relevant to you or attend them all and save. WEB225N23A

In this in-depth 3-part series on domestic violence you will examine the latest developments in family law, understand the recent changes in the federal court, ensure your knowledge of media law and its implications are watertight, and consider the interaction of family and criminal law and the implications for your clients. Analyse the various legal avenues and resources available to you and your clients. Choose the session most relevant to you or attend them all and save. WEB226N23B

Appearing in a coronial matter is not easy so this is your chance to hear from the experiences of Coroners and barristers at the coalface. Key topics will be put under the microscope including the anatomy of a health care related death, understanding autopsy reports and a practical look at the pitfalls, tips and traps that can befall you in practice. This is an essential program for those currently working in or interested in the Coroner’s Court. WEB228Q06

For the criminal defence lawyer, few things are more important than cross examination. To help you in practise, this seminar will provide concrete examples & practical scenarios to broaden your skillset and promote your own sense of self confidence when next in the courtroom. Beginning with preparation, then an intricate look at the cross examination of children, legislation & governing considerations, and finally the all-important ethics topic, you will have the tools you need to get the edge. WEB229Q02