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
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
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 Your Right to Silence When Approached by Police
By Scott Feeney and Jimmy Singh. The Brazilian Military Police were ready. The raid was about to take place in the northeast of the country, in the low-income community of Vila Irma Dulce. It was Monday the 22nd of April, and while on a regular patrol of their beat, the police observed a man ...continue reading
What is the Prosecution Required to Prove in a Charge of Causing Grievous Bodily Harm or Wounding?
It is reported that on 31 January, a 25-year old Guilford man is accused of hitting a 65-year old man over the head with a hammer, fracturing his head. The incident is reported to have occurred in Auburn after one of the men driving had allegedly cut the other off when attempting to merge ...continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Food Tampering in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. There’s no denying that for the sweet tooth, custard is old-fashioned comfort food at its finest. It’s a dessert that doesn’t require any frills or fancy plating and is simply enjoyed in its silky form and sweet flavour. Even better, it doesn’t fail to please when it is ...continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Domestic Violence in NSW?
It is reported that a 24-year-old woman, Toyah Cordingley was found dead on Wangetti Beach in North Queensland in October 2018. She drove to the beach with her dog but never returned home. Upon inspection of her body, police announced that there appeared to be violent related injuries on her. Detective Senior Sergeant Ed ...continue reading
The Law and Penalties for Causing a Dog to Inflict Harm on a Person in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh This week, 58 penguins were found mauled to death at the Low Head Conservation area in Tasmania, sparking an investigation by wildlife authorities into the horrific attack. It is believed the deaths occurred due to a suspected dog attack. The penguins were discovered following a tip-off from the ...continue reading
What are the Defences and Penalties for Being Armed With an Offensive Weapon in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh Anger is an emotion that is able to make us react in various ways. Sometimes, it arrives in a quick flash, momentarily causing our heart rate to increase in irritation before shortly fleeting, like when people refuse to follow directions. At other times, where boundaries are crossed, it can ...continue reading
What are the Penalties and Defences for Grievous Bodily Harm and Wounding Charges in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh On August 29, 2018, a 47-year-old male patient at Blacktown Hospital was arrested for acting erratically and allegedly slashing a registered nurse who had commenced her duties for the night at the Western Sydney institution. At approximately 9:30pm on the Monday, Sukhpal Kaur started her shift, tasked with ...continue reading