What are the Penalties for Cultivating Cannabis Plants at a Commercial Quantity in NSW?
It is reported that approximately 1,500 cannabis plants were discovered with a street value of about $5.8 million after police investigations uncovered 9 hydroponic cannabis cultivation homes across Sydney, after an investigation had commenced in May following a tip-off from a neighbour. The investigation revealed a sophisticated network that has been operating numerous hydro ...continue reading
The Penalties for the Production of Child Pornography in Australia
A 37-year-old Sydney man has appeared at the Blacktown Local Court last week after facing numerous counts of child abuse material, including the production and possession of child abuse material. Following an investigation by the NSW Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, the 37-year-old Sydney man from Marayong was arrested after police executed a search ...continue reading
What the Law Says If You Fail to Care for a Child as a Carer with Parental Responsibilities in NSW
It is reported that 22-year-old Jaycob Yarran has allegedly burned a toddler with a cigarette lighter and boiling water. She was allegedly burnt on her stomach by a cigarette lighter. Yarran who is the partner of the 2-year old girls carer claims that her injuries were caused from a pot of noodles. It’s reported ...continue reading
What’s the Penalties for Assaulting Police in NSW?
It is reported that 59-year-old Michael Greene allegedly assaulted a female police officer when he was being taken away from the MCG Stadium on Saturday. Michael, who’s son is a Giants’ player (Toby Greene), has been charged with 6 counts, including assaulting police, assaulting emergency worker, intentionally and recklessly occasioning injury to a police ...continue reading
What’s the Penalties and Defences for an Assault Charge in NSW?
A footage has emerged depicting an altercation involving 3 police officer’s and an indigenous 17-year-old boy. 17-year-old Quinton Avery, who is currently studying at TAFE, says he was left with injuries, including a bruised jaw and bleeding lip. Quinton said, “I went straight home to my aunty’s where I’m staying, and then my cousin ...continue reading
A Guide on the Penalties for Sexual Assault in NSW
The District Court of NSW has heard that a former NSW Police officer blackmailed his victims into having sex. It is reported that 30-year old Vaughan Hildebrand has pleaded guilty to 44 criminal charges including sexual assault of four women. It is reported that Hildebrand threatened his victims to have sex with him. He ...continue reading
A Guide on the Penalties for Producing Child Pornography in NSW
It’s reported that enforcement authorities have discovered a studio containing cameras, lighting and editing equipment alleged to be used to produce child pornography of girls aged as low as 8. While some of the girls involved are provided with counselling, ECPAT-USA who is the head of anti-trafficking group state that the efficiency in which ...continue reading
What the Law Says about Possessing Child Abuse Material in Australia
It is reported that 54-year-old Reinier Jessurun who worked as a teacher at a Sydney boys’ school at Newington College at Stanmore has downloaded thousands of child abuse material images in addition to sending some of them via an online identity. He continued working as a teacher at the prestigious school until he was ...continue reading
Special Range Drink Driving Penalties Guide in NSW
We all know not to drink and drive. It can result in catastrophic consequences on innocent road user. Just over the weekend, NSW police have charged 260 people for drink driving in a citywide operation. NSW Police have said, a further 119 traffic charges were issued, in addition to over 1900 traffic infringements. Police, ...continue reading
Sexual Assault Penalties Guide in NSW
It is reported that a Sydney GP doctor for his own sexual gratification has sexually assaulted patients. 63-year-old Dr. Sharif Fattah had pleaded not guilty to eighteen sex charges. He was found guilty by the Parramatta District Court for committing these crimes to sixteen females aged from 19 to 35. The victims sat Fattah ...continue reading