Is it Legal to Make a Citizen’s Arrest in NSW?
It is reported that a man with a large knife in Sydney CBD has allegedly attempted to stab people on Tuesday. Causing the Sydney CBD to go into lockdown, the incident unfolded close to the corner of Clarence and King Street when a man who was reportedly armed with a machete went on a ...continue reading
What the Law says about Animal Cruelty Offences in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Warning to all animal lovers: This article contains sensitive content and may induce tears. Especially if you like cute, little, spikey echidnas that turn into a ball when they’re scared. Seriously, you may want to keep some tissues ready – we sure did writing this. On 31 July ...continue reading
A Guide on the Law and Penalties for Acts that Cause Harm to People in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. As criminal law cases over time have revealed, there are countless ways in which a person can intentionally or recklessly cause physical harm to another person. The most direct way in which this tends to occur is through someone physically assaulting another person, say, by punching them or ...continue reading
What the Law says about Assaulting a Police Officer in the Execution of Duty in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Like it or not, when it comes to the criminal justice process, police are considered the gatekeepers and guardians of law enforcement – the most visible representation of the state’s power to both protect citizens and also control them. Most combine what is good in our culture – ...continue reading
The Law and Penalties on Kidnapping in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It’s every parent’s worst nightmare; the nagging fear constantly running in the back of their brain – a scenario where their child is forcibly kidnapped, putting their safety at risk or even worse, subjecting them to indecent treatment. Worryingly, this is a situation that is not uncommon. In ...continue reading
A Guide on the Law on Wounding or causing Grievous Bodily Harm in NSW
It is reported that a 49-year old man from Florida has allegedly severed the penis of a man using scissors after suspecting that he was having an affair with his wife. The 49-year old man, Alex Bonilla had allegedly held the man at gunpoint and tied him before cutting his penis off with scissors. ...continue reading
A Guide on Common Assault Offences in NSW
It is reported that 26-year-old Luke James Munday who was charged with assaulting his pregnant partner following an argument in their home, which was accidentally live streamed online as he was playing an online video game, has now pleaded guilty in court. In December 2018, Luke, a Telstra engineer, was streaming his online video ...continue reading
What the Law Says about Obstructing Traffic in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. There are many global issues plaguing the world at present, and in the face of these, one way in which people endeavour to alter the development of human progress is through protesting. Indeed, protests are fundamental for human rights and a democratic society in that they allow people ...continue reading
The Law on Punishing Your Child Under the Defence of Lawful Correction in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. On 3 July 2019, a 35-year-old mother was convicted of common assault after smacking her daughter with a wooden spoon. Referred to only by her first name, Tania faced a Perth court over the incident, which occurred in her home in Ellenbrook last year. According to her lawyer, ...continue reading
A Guide on the Penalties and Law on Hindering or Resisting Police in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Ahh, mooning. So immature and childish. And yet sometimes some people may take the view that it’s so worth it for those who deserve it. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, let’s turn to the Urban Dictionary, which defines mooning as “the recreational act of baring one’s ass ...continue reading