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The Law on Self Defence

What the law in NSW says about killing someone, while acting in self-defence.continue reading

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What Does the Law Say About Drugs Found in Your Car?

What happens when police find someone else’s drugs, you didn’t know existed, in your car. Read on to find out.continue reading

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When Can Police Take Your Phone?

The laws about when police can and can’t take your phone or smart device in NSW.continue reading

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10 Things to Know When Approached by Police at a Music Festival

Know your legal rights when approached by NSW police at a music festival, in relation to the possession of prohibited drugs.continue reading

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NSW Government Passes Laws to Encourage Early Guilty Pleas

New Laws in NSW Attempt to Encourage More People to Plead Guilty to Serious Criminal Cases in Efforts to Reduce Delay in Court Proceedings.continue reading

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The Difference Between Summary, Indictable & Strictly Indictable Offences

The type of offence will affect whether police can charge you after 6 months of the offence, duration of case, and seriousness of penalties.continue reading

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New Penalties to be Introduced in NSW

Section 10's will be abolished under new penalties set to come into effect in NSW. Read on for more.continue reading

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Should Australia Follow Portugal’s Policy of Decriminalising Drug Possession?

While Portugal’s decriminalisation of drugs policy is successful, The NSW Supreme Court has relaxed it’s approach to punishing drug supply offenders.continue reading

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Is it a Crime to Smack Your Kid?

Read on for the laws about physically disciplining children.continue reading

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Spent Convictions

A convicted person is not required to disclose, for any purpose, any information about his or her conviction, if that conviction is “spent”. Read on.continue reading