Domestic Violence Offences

If you have been charged with a domestic violence related criminal offence, then everything that you need to know is in this section. Each criminal law article contains information relating to:

• What the law states
• The maximum penalty you can receive
• What the police and prosecution must prove
• Possible defences
• Which court is likely to hear the matter

There is also information about Domestic Violence, Apprehended Violence Orders / AVO's and Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders in the Family Law Section - specifically under the Domestic Violence & Australian Family Law page.