Assault Occasioning Death in New South Wales
31-year-old Brian Brown who has allegedly punched a security guard causing his death at a pub has been charged…continue reading
Pretext Calls in Sexual Assault Allegations
How pretext calls in sexual assault police investigations can be excluded as evidence in New South Wales Courts…continue reading
Honest and Reasonable Mistake Defence No More for Drug Driving in New South Wales
The second highest court has confirmed whether the honest and reasonable mistake defence is available in drug driving cases in NSW...continue reading
Protected Admissions Scheme for Young Offenders in New South Wales?
The scheme gives young offenders an opportunity to avoid the criminal justice court proceedings, focusing on rehabilitation in New South Walescontinue reading
Permanent Stay Applications in Criminal Proceedings in New South Wales
The Court permanently stayed the criminal proceedings after finding that undercover police encouraged an autistic 13-year-old boy’s fixation on Islamic State…continue reading
The Offence of Fabricating Evidence in New South Wales
A Police officer who fabricated a statement that landed a man behind bars has been sentenced. Click here for more...continue reading
Fines for Novice, Special and Low Range Drink Driving in NSW
Court appearances and dismissals significantly reduced for first time low, special and novice drink driving offences…continue reading
Cheating at Gambling Offence: Using Inside Information for Betting Purposes
A 48-year-old Sydney man who allegedly used inside information to bet on the outcome of the Australian of the Year Awards has been charged…continue reading
Is Forced Marriage Legal in Australia?
The Australian Federal Police are urging school communities to learn the signs of forced marriage to empower more people to report their suspicions…continue reading