Easter Alert - Speeding is dangerous !!! Today you are probably excited and looking forward to an extended break over the Easter period to re-charge the batteries! Many people will be travelling by road to their favourite holiday desitinations such as Busselton, Albany and Esperance to name a few. We hear and see well in advance prior to Easter the Police advertising campaigns and a call for saftey on our roads from our Government. We really want you to have a safe Easter so we thought we tell you some interesting road rules you should adhere to always and especially over the Easter break. Remember it is double demerit points this weekend !!! If you are going to speed in your vehicle over the designated speed limit by the following you will be liable as follows: 1. Speed less than 9km/h = $75.00 fine - no demerit points (DP) 2. Speed between 9km/h - 19km/h = $150 fine & 4 DP 3. Speed between 19km/h and 29km/h =$300 fine & 6 DP 4. Speed between 29km/h - 40km/h = $700 fine & 14 DP 5. Speed more than 40km/h = $1000 fine & 20 DP We hope you have a great weekend and just remember - you can get done for Drink Driving if you are riding a push-bike or riding a horse. It is also illegal to hitch-hike or pick up a hitch-hiker !!! For more information about us please visit our website www.jwalegal.com.au

FACEBOOK - Defamation !!! Facebook is a great social networking tool and has many benefits for users all around the world. Unfortunately, users can easily fall into the trap of forgetting about who their audience is and who may access and read their Facebook posts. We are often called upon to deal with matters involving defamation on Facebook. We are often amazed at what users post on Facebook so we thought we would give you a timely reminder to be careful about what you post on Facebook. What is defamation? No single definition exists, but generally you have been defamed when words have been spoken or written which: • injure the respect and esteem you are held in by others • injure you in your trade or profession, or • are likely to result in you being shunned, avoided or ridiculed The difference between libel and slander has been abolished. There is no longer a need to prove special damage in an action for defamation. Can a person be defamed by Accident or Innuendo? There is no need to prove the person making the statement intended to defame them. If a statement is made which allows a third person to put two and two together and draw a conclusion, or if the alleged defamer says one thing but really means another, or if what he has said has an underlying defamatory meaning, those statements may be defamatory. There are defences to defamation but we suggest you avoid posting any defamatory information on Facebook to start with. If in doubt leave it out! For more information about us visit our website at www.jwalegal.com.au