Criminal Law
Traffic Offences & Infringements
We have the experience and expertise to advise you whether you have a viable defence to the charge or whether it is a matter of seeking to minimise the potential loss of licence and penalty. Infringements Fines and Infringements are often issued by Victoria Police, government agencies and local councils. Some of the more common […]
Read More →Assault Charges
We understand this category of offences well, can advise you of the defences available and utilise techniques to manage your case through the Court process. The term ‘assault’ is often used generically, in a non legal sense to describe a variety of conduct against a person, from threats of imminent contact to a crime of […]
Read More →Theft Offences
It is important to obtain legal advice and representation prior to engaging in any interview process. The crime of theft is defined in section 72(1) of the Crimes Act 1958 as follows: “A person steals if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.” Like most […]
Read More →Fraud Offences
We have over 30 years of experience acting for clients charged with fraud related offences. Fraud offences are grouped together in Sections 81 to 87 of the Crimes Act 1958 Vic and include: 81. Obtaining property by deception 82. Obtaining financial advantage by deception 83. False accounting 83A. Falsification of documents 83B. Abolition of common […]
Read More →Drug Offences
We have over 30 years of experience acting for clients charged with drug offences. Most Victorian state drug offences are found in the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981. There are many types of drug offences, the most common being possession of a drug of dependence, cultivation of a narcotic plant, manufacture and trafficking […]
Read More →Sex Offences
If you are charged with any sex offence, it is important to seek legal advice and representation early. In the past 30 years, Victoria has significantly codified sex offences and has increased the maximum sentences for those convicted of these types of crimes. Both the Magistrates’ Court and the County Court have established specialist lists […]
Read More →Public Order Offences
Our solicitors at Lewenberg & Lewenberg are equipped to advise you on your liability for an offence against public order. Public order offences are those activities or behaviours which are alleged to cause disruption or offence to the general public. Public order offences include: Using obscene, offensive or threatening language – Section 17 Being drunk […]
Read More →Homicide
Lewenberg & Lewenberg has successfully defended clients who have been charged with murder and related offences and we have seen our practice thrive in this practice area as a result. Homicide is the act of lawfully or unlawfully killing a person. Common offences under this definition include: Murder Like most other criminal offences, there is […]
Read More →Robbery & Armed Robbery
We are experienced in all theft and property offences, including robbery and armed robbery. In basic terms, robbery is stealing from a person by force or the threat of force, section 75. The maximum penalty for robbery is 15 years imprisonment. An accused commits an armed robbery where s/he has a firearm, imitation firearm, weapon, […]
Read More →Burglary And Aggravated Burglary
We can advise you of defences available and utilise techniques to manage your case through the Court process. Section 76 of the Crimes Act provides that a person commits burglary if s/he enters a building or part of a building, as a trespasser with the intention to steal, damage property or assault. The maximum penalty […]
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