Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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What is VLA?
What is VLA?
Govt agency giving free legal help to those who can't afford it
Burden of proof in criminal law
Burden of proof in criminal law
Prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt
How to satisfy income test for VLA
How to satisfy income test for VLA
Show Centrelink card, pensioner card or sign income declaration
Means test income threshold
Means test income threshold
Income after expenses must not exceed $360/week
Duty lawyer
Duty lawyer
VLA lawyer at court on a day to assist with hearings
Priority groups for duty lawyer
Priority groups for duty lawyer
People in custody & First Nations peoples
Missing middle problem
Missing middle problem
Don't qualify for VLA but can't afford private lawyers
Family violence intervention order
Family violence intervention order
Court order protecting person/property from family member
Compensation order
Compensation order
Payment by offender to victim for loss or injury
VLA grants NOT available to victims for
VLA grants NOT available to victims for
Suing accused or representation in criminal case
