Do I need to give the Police access to my phone? Police Officer: “Unlock your phone”. Suspect: “Do I have to?” Police Officer: “Yes you do”. But do you really have a lawful obligation to do so? The answer is… Sometimes This all started way back when Blackberry hit the market with their new […]
Should I agree to an AVO? Consequences of an AVO
What is an AVO? An AVO or Apprehended Domestic/Personal Violence Order is an order from Police and/or the courts prohibiting certain behaviour with the aim of to protecting the Person in Need of Protection (PINOP). How long does an AVO last for? An AVO lasts for a specific period of time or as long […]
Firearm Prohibition Orders
What is a Firearms Prohibition Order? The ownership and/or possession of any firearm and/or ammunition is strictly regulated. A Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) goes one step further than these general legal restrictions and restricts the person who is subject to the order from possessing and using firearms and/or parts of a firearm including ammunition. An […]