Police & CourtsWhich SA lawyers are most in demand? Which ones shape the state’s laws and courts? And which make their opposition shake? Here’s our list – submitted in no particular order, Your Honour.
SA NewsAn Operation Ironside accused has been forced to plead with a court for permission to go to his own wedding after his home-detention officer declared it “not essential”.
Police & CourtsA mother guilty of neglecting her infant son – who arrived at hospital near death – failed to seek help out of fear of her violent husband, a court has heard.
Police & CourtsFrancesco Candido, 89, was minding his own business on Grote Street when he was attacked from behind and killed. But his son says no verdict can end his family’s pain.
Police & CourtsThree houses, more than $100,000 in cash and numerous vehicles have been added to the Ironside asset haul as a battle plays out in the Supreme Court.
Police & CourtsA delusional man who unleashed a furious stabbing attack that almost killed his care worker will be detained in a secure mental health facility.
Police & CourtsA man “maliciously” burned down the home of his disabled neighbour and former mate after a dispute involving stored furniture.
Police & CourtsAn Operation Ironside accused lamented he had “lost millions” when police seized 10kg of methylamphetamine during a traffic stop, court hears.
VideoPolice & CourtsA man elbowed another man to the face – knocking him to the ground unconscious – over what he feared was a gay advance, a court has heard.
Police & CourtsA truckie who agreed to pick up a small package instead found himself “too far in” and transporting 10kg of meth as part of Operation Ironside, court hears.