Legal Aid Commission

Duo Blame Bill 17 For Taveuni, Mosque Arson
NATION, NEWS

Duo Blame Bill 17 For Taveuni, Mosque Arson

Mrs Raj said McComber committed the offence because he was given wrong information about Bill number 17 and was infl...

New Trial Date Set For Manslaughter, Robbery Accused
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New Trial Date Set For Manslaughter, Robbery Accused

Vukivuki is alleged to have assaulted the late Hashneel Sharma on January 19, 2020, resulting in his death. Mr Shram...

Hearing Date Set For Man Charged With Murder Of Daughter’s Partner
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Hearing Date Set For Man Charged With Murder Of Daughter’s Partner

It is alleged that he also staged the crime scene to make it appear as a suicide, however Mr Virai died as a result ...

Rakiraki Farmer Withdraws Bail Application
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Rakiraki Farmer Withdraws Bail Application

Mr Gade told the court that Vurumatana would be withdrawing his bail application as he did not have any bail suretie...

Judge Describes Incest Father As Menace And Disgrace To Society
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Judge Describes Incest Father As Menace And Disgrace To Society

The High Court in Lautoka sentenced a 38-year-old man to 16 years and five months imprisonment with a non-parole per...

Uncle Impregnates 12-year-old Niece
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Uncle Impregnates 12-year-old Niece

The victim has been staying with the accused and her grandmother since her parents passed away.

State Requests Further Time To File Transcribed Copy Of Caution Interview
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State Requests Further Time To File Transcribed Copy Of Caution Interview

State lawyer Joeli Nasa requested further time from the High Court in Lautoka to file the transcribed copies of murd...

Government Vehicle Driver Granted Bail
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Government Vehicle Driver Granted Bail

He is charged with one count of driving with excess alcohol beyond the prescribed limit in his system and one count ...

Judge Gives Time To Serve Video Recording In Murder Case
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Judge Gives Time To Serve Video Recording In Murder Case

Seru who allegedly murdered Karishma Gounder at Lomolomo, Lautoka last year. Ms Gounder’s body was found floating ...

Rakiraki Farmer Will Rely On Defence Of Insanity
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Rakiraki Farmer Will Rely On Defence Of Insanity

Legal Aid Commission lawyer Alanieta Bilivalu told the High Court in Lautoka that murder accused Samisoni Vurumatana...

Plea Deferred For Man Charged With Murder Of Daughter’s Partner
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Plea Deferred For Man Charged With Murder Of Daughter’s Partner

A man charged with the alleged murder of his daughter’s partner will take his plea on March 20 at the High Court i...

Parents, Guardians Told Why Children Leave Home
NATION

Parents, Guardians Told Why Children Leave Home

Children often leave their homes because the love they longed for no longer exists at home.

We Are Committed: Ali
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We Are Committed: Ali

So far this year, the Legal Aid Commission has assisted more than 80,000 Fijians. The commission has approved 177...

Possibility Of Fresh Evidence In Nasilasila Case
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Possibility Of Fresh Evidence In Nasilasila Case

Nasilasila is serving a sentence of eight years imprisonment, with a non-parole period of six years.

Woman, 70, To Be Sentenced For Attacking Husband With A Knife
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Woman, 70, To Be Sentenced For Attacking Husband With A Knife

The woman pleaded guilty to one count of act with intent to cause grievous harm.

8 Front Court In Kalekana Incident
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8 Front Court In Kalekana Incident

The accused men appeared before different Magistrates charged with various offences.

High Seas Murder Accused Told to Engage Lawyer
NEWS

High Seas Murder Accused Told to Engage Lawyer

The accused, Tevita Qaqa Kapawale, is charged with the murder of five people on Fishing Vessel (FV) Tiro II in Fiji ...

Children Are Liable
NEWS

Children Are Liable

If applicant has two or three children, expenses are a shared responsibility between the children

State Seeks To File Copy Of Caution Interview
NEWS

State Seeks To File Copy Of Caution Interview

The state lawyer, Taitusa Tuenuku, had filed additional disclosures in court, including the deceased’s post-mortem...

Duo Crossed Lomolomo Border To Deliver Groceries To Family, Court Told
NEWS

Duo Crossed Lomolomo Border To Deliver Groceries To Family, Court Told

It is alleged that the pair had crossed the border into Lautoka’s containment area on Thursday.

Two On $14,000 ATM Card Fraud Bailed
Crime & Court

Two On $14,000 ATM Card Fraud Bailed

Merewalesi Bukivere, 25, and Saimoni Tuwei, 23, are jointly charged with one count of theft.

Magistrate Questions Kumar’s If He Has Been A St Giles Patient
NEWS

Magistrate Questions Kumar’s If He Has Been A St Giles Patient

Kumar is a former High School Computer teacher and known as a Facebook commentator.

Court Rules In Favour Of Tenant
Crime & Court

Court Rules In Favour Of Tenant

After running around for help, he finally went to the Legal Aid Commission, who took the matter to court where an or...

Mother Gives Painful Account Of Baby’s Death
Crime & Court

Mother Gives Painful Account Of Baby’s Death

As Mereseini Rauluni wiped the tears off her face, she recalled how her four-month-old daughter died in front of her.

Woman, 38, Allegedly Presented Dishonoured Cheque, Remanded
NEWS

Woman, 38, Allegedly Presented Dishonoured Cheque, Remanded

  The Magistrates Court in Nasinu will today decide whether a 38-year-old woman who is alleged to have produced...

Nasinu Pastor’s Rape Trial Case To Begin On October 5
Crime & Court

Nasinu Pastor’s Rape Trial Case To Begin On October 5

He is facing four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Gulam Queried For Alleged Seditious Facebook Post
Crime & Court

Gulam Queried For Alleged Seditious Facebook Post

Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said he was questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in relation t...

Alleged Wife Killer Ordered To Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation
Crime & Court

Alleged Wife Killer Ordered To Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation

This is because when they were going through caution interview statement, it showed that Peni stated that he was hav...

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