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What constitutes discharging a missile to endanger a person or property? It is an offence to have thrown or discharged a missile to the injury of or danger to any person or damage to any property. To be found guilty of the offence, the Police Prosecution must prove beyond all reasonable doubt each legal element…

Traffic laws in Victoria are strict and Victoria Police have a number of powers when dealing with motorists. Most notably, a Victoria Police officer has the legal authority to direct a vehicle to stop moving. Should a motorist fail to stop or attempt to evade police, then harsh penalties can apply, including mandatory licence suspensions….

What constitutes driving whilst suspended? It is an offence to drive whilst your Victorian drivers licence was suspended. To be found guilty of the offence, the Police Prosecution must prove beyond all reasonable doubt each legal element of the offence as follows: Importantly, driving whilst suspended is a strict liability offence, and therefore a person’s…