Both the prosecutors and Patterson herself are continuing legal action, but for very different reasons. They could extend the case, or come to nothing at all.
- Associate Professor in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, Adelaide University
One of the most high-profile court cases in Australian history has ended in the maximum sentence. Two legal experts explain the process.
The jury has delivered its unanimous verdict in one of the most-watched court cases ever. Here’s what was at play legally and what happens now.
The war veteran has indicated he will now take his case to the High Court.
From booby-trapping your home to committing larceny, festive films are full of legal conundrums.
A Federal Court judge ruled in favour of the Victorian MP, who sued the state’s Opposition Leader, John Pesutto, for comments he made about her appearance at a rally.
The Christmas season brings joy to many, but it can also raise some legal issues. Our team of experts examine a few.
The inquiry will investigate the handling of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations by ACT authorities.
The dangers of allowing extraneous “research” are twofold. First, such evidence is not subject to the rules of admissibility. Second, it isn’t subject to the rigours of cross-examination.
In criminology, there are many theories to account for why men are more likely than women to commit crimes – and they may hold the key to changing those figures.
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