Annette has a diverse background in fraud investigations in criminal and employment areas, she has built an excellent reputation in obtaining excellent results for clients. With determination, commitment, passion and advice clients receive service and expertise which enables them to understand what can be a complicated time in their lives.
She was a member of the NSW Police Service for twelve years. Since leaving the police, she has worked extensively in fraud investigations, employee conduct and OHS investigations for a number of government departments. In addition she has practiced law for a large regional law firm in Victoria.
Annette has used her background in policing to further develop her knowledge and understanding of criminal law. She has experience in attending various courts and tribunals for clients. She also has experience in attending courts in relation to Family Violence matters and child protection. She also has attended the Industrial Relations Commission for employment disputes and unfair dismissals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (Policing)
- Bachelor of Laws
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Diploma Government Fraud Investigation
- Assoc. Diploma Science
Memberships
Admitted to
- All NSW AND Victorian State Courts.
Registered to Practice in
MERIT (Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment)
Date: March 17, 2011
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
The aim of MERIT is to break the cycle between drugs and crime by involving defendants in treatment and rehabilitation. Under a new trial funding arrangement, MERIT is being trialed at Manly and Wollongong Local Courts for adults with alcohol problems.
The Difference between Prescribed Concerntration of Alcohol (PCA) Offences and Drive Under Influence (DUI) of Alcohol or Drug
Date: March 10, 2011
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
Police are able to conduct breath tests on drivers in NSW under certain circumstances. When a driver has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, when stopped for their manner of driving, or as it often the case at random breath test stations.
Employment Law - Employee Theft
Date: March 07, 2011
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
Employees stealing from employers in an increasing problem. This is increasingly evident when approximately 80% of workplace crime is carried out by employees. Employee dishonesty is a crime, it can take many forms such as embezzlement of funds, false invoicing, theft of cash, false inventory, payroll fraud and computer fraud.
Criminal Law - Be wary of scams that could leave you and your bank account worse off
Date: March 07, 2011
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
Criminal Law - Identity Theft, We Can Help!
Date: March 07, 2011
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
White Collar Crime - What Is It?
Date: December 20, 2010
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
This type of crime occurs in small and large organizations, it is also often referred to as Corporate Crime. Frequently the offences committed by people involve fraud, such as theft of company money and property.