Shivani Pillai and Amara Hughes speak about the implications and conditions of intervention orders. The relevant acts and the uniquely significant power of the magistrate in this jurisdiction are examined. The procedure of application for an IVO is gone through with commentary on each test and requirement available to get the best result for your client.

 

Shivani practices predominantly in criminal law as both Defence and Prosecuting Counsel.  Her criminal practice includes crimes family violence, occupational health and safety, mental impairment, supervision orders, Coroner's Court, Consumer Affairs, road safety offences and murder. 

 

Amara accepts briefs in all areas of criminal and quasi-criminal law, as well as administrative law.  Amara appears in pleas, appeals, bail applications, committals and contested hearings in the Magistrates’, County and Supreme Courts of Victoria.