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What is the ‘Walama List’?
The Walama List is an alternative sentencing procedure specifically for Indigenous Australians. Click here for more…
Fitness to Plead and Stand Trial: Mental Health Applications
What happens if a person accused of criminal charges is unfit to be tried or unfit to plead due to suffering mental health issues?
Choking, Suffocating and Strangulating Charges in New South Wales
Click here for more on the choking, suffocating and strangulation laws, charges and penalties in New South Wales.
PLEADING GUILTY? SPEAK TO A CRIMINAL LAWYER FIRST
When faced with a criminal charge, the first common question is “should I plead guilty or not guilty?”. Here's why you should speak to a criminal lawyer first...
What is a Criminal Lawyers’ Role?
What happens when a criminal lawyer comes across a client who confesses guilt but maintains a plea of ‘not guilty’? “I did It, but I want you to defend me”.
‘Home Improvement’ Actor Zachery Ty Bryan Now Sitting in Jail Cell for Allegedly Choking His Girlfriend
39-year-old Zachert Bryan from hit 90s sitcom ‘Home Improvement’ has allegedly choked his girlfriend during an argument has been charged.
Strike Force Irrabella Set Up to Investigate Domestic Violence Allegations Against Former South Sydney Rabbitohs Player
A strike force has been set up solely to investigate allegations of domestic violence against former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Sam Burgess…
NSW Police Commissioner Defends Officers Who Performed ‘Unlawful’ Arrest on Curtis Scott
NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has sought to defend the actions of police officers involved in the wrongful arrest of NRL player Curtis Scott...
New Proposed Domestic Violence Laws on Criminalising ‘Coercive Control’: An Interview with Dr Karen Williams of Doctors Against Violence Towards Women
A Bill introduced by Labour MP Anna Watson proposes to criminalise psychological abuse through 'coercive control' by partners' in domestic relationships.
Latest BOSCAR statistics and the need for greater focus on rehabilitation: An interview with Deputy Mayor of Dubbo and Barrister Stephen Lawrence
The Latest BOSCAR statistics reveal crimes across NSW have remained the same while others fallen except for sexual & domestic assaults. Click here for more…