When you plead guilty to a charge, the Court will need to confirm that you understand the nature and consequences of pleading guilty before it is able to accept your plea of guilt and convict you of the charge. A separate open-courtroom hearing (sometimes referred to as a Mention) will be conducted before a Judge…
When the Prosecution has informed the Court of its final decision on the nature and course of the prosecutorial action that will be taken against you, you will need to inform the Court of your decision as to whether you ultimately wish to plead guilty or claim trial to the charge. When you plead guilty…
There are a number of other Orders that the Court can make when you apply for a PPO. These Orders are given to deal with other potential issues relating to circumstances underlying or surrounding the family violence, such as whether the offender should be physically separated from the victim and prohibited from entering the home…
A Personal Protection Order (PPO) is obtained by making an application at the Family Justice Courts. You may apply for a PPO on your own and without engaging a lawyer. If you decide to apply for a PPO on your own without the assistance of a lawyer, you will need to understand and fulfill the…
If you are the victim of Family Violence, you may apply for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) to restrain (i.e. prohibit) a person from using family violence against you or your family members. A Personal Protection Order (PPO) is an Order issued by the Court which restrains (i.e. prohibits) a person from using family violence…