The theory section discusses idea's or theories of law. Search Powers, case law, weapon definitons & similar topics are covered here. # Basics of Law [[30.01 Statutory Interpretation]] [[30.02 Introduction to Law]] [[30.03 Irrebuttable Presumptions]] [[30.04 Rebuttable Presumptions]] [[30.05 Burdens and Presumptions]] # Search Powers [[33.01 Section 82 - Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act]] [[33.02 Section 10 - Control of Weapons Act 1990]] # Weapons ![[30.06 Types of Weapons]] # Legislation The purpose of this section is to provide, in my own words, an interpretation of the legislation in Victoria. You should always refer to first sources, but I felt a plain English interpretation can assist others in learning. It's important you understand how to [[30.01 Statutory Interpretation|interpret legislation]] before you read it. I have focused on the three 'pillars' of criminal legislation (in my opinion): 1. **Evidence Act 2008:** What is and is not evidence, how do we use it in court. 2. **Criminal Procedures Act 2009:** How do we do things in/out of court. 3. **Crimes Act 1958:** What are crimes and peoples rights when accused. ## Evidence Act 2008 [[Evidence Act 2008]] ## Criminal Procedures Act 2009 [[30.02 Criminal Procedure Act 2009]] ## Crimes Act 1958 [[Crimes Act 1958]] # Road Safety Act 1986 [[Road Safety Act 1986]] [[Road Safety Rules 2017]] # Family Violence Protection Act 2008 [[Family Violence Protection Act]] # Sentencing Act 1991 [[Sentencing Act 1991]] ## Other Legislation & Important Changes [[33.06 Mental Health Act Changes (Sep 2023)]] [[33.07 Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022]] [[Bail Amendment Act 2023 Changes]] [[Section 3 - Firearms Act 1996]] [[Section 58 - Victoria Police Act]] [[Section 189 - Firearms Act 1996]] # Legal Concepts [[36 Legal Concepts]]