The current Magistrates' Court building in Melbourne opened its doors back in 1995. While it initially looked streamlined and modern in comparison with the other buildings on the corner of William and Lonsdale, like any public building it has now begun to show its age.Some court users aren't happy about the inside of the building. …
Day: May 3, 2009
Facilities at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court
The current Magistrates' Court building in Melbourne opened its doors back in 1995. While it initially looked streamlined and modern in comparison with the other buildings on the corner of William and Lonsdale, like any public building it has now begun to show its age.Some court users aren't happy about the inside of the building. …
Innocent act?
In DPP v Kailahi (2008) 50 MVR 410; [2008] NSWSC 752, the accused was charged with disqualified driving. When the police pulled her over she told them (and the court accepted) she believed she was unlicensed (rather than disqualified).The magistrate dismissed the charge.The prosecution appealed.The Supreme Court ruled the claim of honest and reasonable mistake …