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Title: Defend Yourself: facing a charge in court 2nd edition
About: Defending a criminal charge in court, arrest and questioning, bail, dealing with lawyers, court procedure, hearings and trials, preparation, evidence, proof, examination in court, sentencing, and appeals. It also provides information on character references, further reading and research, and a legal glossary.
Author: Anderson, Tim
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Title: Guilty your honour 3rd edition
About: Gives information on the range of offences and penalties, pleas, preparing submissions and references, appearing in court, adjournments and appeals. The useful appendices include penalty charts, sample letters, references and submissions and contact details for further information and assistance.
Author: Walsh, Helen
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Title: Character references - how they can help you if you are going to court
About: Available in Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese
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Title: Defend Yourself: facing a charge in court 2nd edition
About: Defending a criminal charge in court, arrest and questioning, bail, dealing with lawyers, court procedure, hearings and trials, preparation, evidence, proof, examination in court, sentencing, and appeals. It also provides information on character references, further reading and research, and a legal glossary.
Author: Anderson, Tim
Where: Check your public library.
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A Tool Kit title

Title: Guilty your honour 3rd edition
About: Gives information on the range of offences and penalties, pleas, preparing submissions and references, appearing in court, adjournments and appeals. The useful appendices include penalty charts, sample letters, references and submissions and contact details for further information and assistance.
Author: Walsh, Helen
Where: Check your public library.
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Title: Court Chapter 14: The law handbook 11th edition
About: Covers dealings in the Local Court, prosecution, defences to prosecution, rules of evidence, penalties, penalty units, sentencing, civil cases, appeals, offences tried by a judge and jury. Criminal records and representing yourself in court.
Where: Check your public library.
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Title: How to run your own court case: a practical guide to representing yourself in Australian courts and tribunals
About: Making and defending a claim, collecting evidence, negotiating a settlement, presenting a case and appealing. It covers all types of civil litigation including family law, neighbour disputes, debt, compensation, tenancy disputes and appealing a government decision.
Author: Behan, Nadine
Where: Check your public library.
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