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Doxxing Laws Australia?

Doxxing is currently not a stand-alone offence in Australia, but there are calls to create one. Here are the penalties for doxxing...continue reading
What is Coercive Control?

New South Wales is the first to criminalise coercive control in Australia, after laws came into effect on 1 July 2024…continue reading
Is Assaulting a Retail Worker a More Serious Offence in NSW?

The NSW Government is trying to introduce tough new laws aimed at protecting retail workers from assaults, following evidence revealing that majority of workers have been abused…continue reading
New Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme in NSW | “The Right To Ask”

Soon people in NSW may be able to access personal information about whether their partner has a history of abuse or violence…continue reading
Cyberbullying

Is cyberbullying illegal in Australia? Click here for more on the law, offences and penalties of cyberbullying...continue reading
Doli Incapax | Age of Criminal Responsibility Australia

What’s the age that a child can be held criminally responsible and punished under Australia’s criminal justice system? Click here for more...continue reading
Offences of Threatening or Intimidating Criminal Defence Lawyers in NSW

New laws to be introduced to protect criminal defence lawyers from intimidation and threats under a proposed bill. Click here for more…continue reading
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?continue reading
Section 32 and Section 14 Applications in the Local Court

What is a section 14 application and how can it result in getting a criminal charge dismissed in court? Click here for more…continue reading
Indictable Offence

What is an indictable offence vs summary offence in New South Wales? Click here for more on examples of indictable offences...continue reading
Intoxication Defences

Is intoxication a defence to a criminal offence in New South Wales? Click here for more on the laws on how intoxication can be used in cases.continue reading
Intimidation/Stalking Domestic Violence Offences

Domestic violence related intimidation/stalking incidents recorded by NSW Police have increased by 110% from 2012 to 2021 largely attributed by police’s change in attitude to domestic violence…continue reading
What is Intimidation in NSW?

Former cricketer Stuart MacGill who is accused of intimidating a woman claims that she has stalked him for a year…continue reading
Finding the Best Criminal Lawyer in Sydney For Your Case

Here’s a guide on how to find the best criminal defence lawyers for your case, including tips on what to look out for and common things to avoid when searching…continue reading
What is a Harman Undertaking in Criminal and Family Law Cases?

A Harman undertaking applies when for example evidence given in a criminal case is needed by a party to use in their family law court case and vice versa. Find…continue reading
Is it a Crime to Send Abusive or Threatening Messages to Someone in NSW?

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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...continue reading
CHOOSING A CRIMINAL LAWYER IN SYDNEY? HERE’S HOW TO KEEP LEGAL COSTS LOW

Here is a quick guide by our criminal lawyers Sydney team on how to keep legal costs down in criminal cases. Click here for more…continue reading
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”.continue reading
Assault Cases Rise Amid Rise in Covid Cases in NSW

Reports of ‘anti-social and aggressive behaviour’ amid long queues have prompted NSW Police Force to increase its presence at COVID-19 testing sites…continue reading
Stalk and Intimidate Offences in NSW

21-year-old producer of YouTube comedian Friendlyjories has been charged for allegedly stalking/intimidating the NSW Deputy Premier…continue reading
Payne Haas Sentenced for Intimidating Police In NSW Tweed Heads Local Court

22-year-old Brisbane Broncos star Payne Haas who intimidated two police officers in a drunken foul-mouthed tirade has been sentenced in court…continue reading
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…continue reading
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...continue reading
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.continue reading
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…continue reading
Man Strangulates Partner in Domestic Violence Assault to Point Of Urination

38-year-old David Glennie choked his partner to the point of her urinating due to loss of bladder control has been sentenced for domestic violence.continue reading
Law and Penalties for Inciting or Urging Violence in Australia

Victorian Police have arrested & handcuffed a pregnant 28-year-old woman in her own home in-front of her 2 kids for allegedly using social media to incite an anti-lockdown protest.continue reading
The Law on Assaults While Playing Sports in NSW

39-year-old under-12s coach Kristen Teasdale has allegedly ran onto the field before pushing a boy to the ground has been charged.continue reading
Section 32 Mental Health Applications now Replaced by Section 14 to Get Criminal Charges Dismissed in Court

The new laws on section 32 mental health diversionary pathways for defendants facing criminal charge(s) in NSW Courts. Click here for more…continue reading
Concerns Reignited for Prisoners Amid Further Outbreaks of COVID-19

There are reportedly 70 inmates in lockdown within Silverwater Jail after coming into close contact with a staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19 continue reading
Law on the Age of Criminal Responsibility in NSW: An Interview with Greens MP David Shoebridge

Decision to raise the age of criminal responsibility has been deferred until at least 2021. What's the current age of criminal responsibility for a child? Click here to find out...continue reading
NSW Man Charged with Peeping into Wagga Wagga Home Before Punching Police Officer

A 34-year-old NSW man has allegedly peeped into the window of a home before assaulting a police officer has been arrested and charged.continue reading
Domestic Violence | Domestic Violence Australia

Violence against women is costing the Australian economy about $22 million a year. Is violence against women now a national crisis? Domestic violence in any of its forms is completely…continue reading
Law on Assaulting, Stalking, Harassing or Intimidating a School Staff Member or Student at School in NSW

Port Stephens woman charged with allegedly being abusive towards school staff member and refusing breath test after picking up young girl from school.continue reading
Law on Detain Person Without Consent to Obtain any Advantage in NSW

Sydney tenant who was experiencing financial difficulties has been allegedly assaulted and held hostage over rent by his landlord.continue reading
Law on NSW Police Arrest Powers

A 17-year-old indigenous boy has been seen on footage to be violently arrested, and taken down while being handcuffed by a NSW Police officer.continue reading
Domestic Violence Inquiry Closed, Amid Concerns of Increase in Incidents

The Australian Senate’s inquiry into domestic violence has closed 3-months early despite concerns of a rise in domestic violence incidents due to COVID19.continue reading
What is Intimidation Under the Law in NSW?

38-year-old woman in Kirrawee allegedly abused and assaulted a Sydney man after he refused her request to give her a cigarette has been charged.continue reading
When Are You Allowed to Use a Laser Pointer in NSW?

A man allegedly shone a laser light at a police helicopter has been arrested and charged.continue reading
Can Revenge Porn Images on Social Media or Internet be Removed by Court Order?

A boys-only private Facebook group “Melb guy Pals” of nearly 7000 members allegedly shared revenge porn images and videos has been shut down.continue reading
The Coronavirus Rules and Penalties You Must Know in NSW

31-year-old Justin Rhodes filmed himself inside a supermarket falsely claiming he has tested positive to COVID19 & intended to infect all has been arrested.continue reading
New COVID Laws: $5,000 On-The-Spot Fines for Spitting or Coughing at Police or Health Care Workers in NSW

The 24-year-old and 62-year-old men allegedly spat on police officers during COVID, have each been arrested and charged with new $5,000 on-the-spot fines.continue reading
How Does COVID-19 Affect Bail Applications in NSW?

How Coronavirus led the Supreme Court to grant bail to Mr. Rakielbakhour after he allegedly repeatedly punched his wife’s face and body, causing injuries.continue reading
Teenager Charged for Using Offensive Language After Verbally Abusing Two Asian Sisters in Sydney

A 17-year-old girl has allegedly verbally abused two young Asian sisters in Sydney before spitting at one of them hitting her in the eye, has been charged.continue reading
38-Year-Old Man Sentenced For a Common Assault Charge

Student from Hong Kong accused of having coronavirus punched in face for wearing face mask.continue reading
Elderly Man Tortured with Taser & Drill in Murray Bridge Aggravated Kidnapping Ordeal

Two men have allegedly bound, kidnapped and tortured an elderly man with a taser and drill have been arrested and refused bail.continue reading
A 23-year-old Man has been Charged with Attempted Kidnapping in NSW

A man has allegedly attacked a 27-year-old woman by placing his belt around her neck after following her from a Sydney railway station has been arrested.continue reading
What are the Rules Around NSW Police Strip Searching a Person?

Police officers in NSW have been given a quota to conduct 241,632 personal searches including strip searches on people. Read on for more…continue reading
Law, Penalties and Defences for Having Custody of a Knife in Public in NSW

A rooster carrying a razor blade has killed a man after slashing him during a cockfight. Blog on penalties for being in custody of a knife in public in NSW.continue reading
Common Assault Laws, Penalties and Defences in NSW

A teacher has punched a 13-year-old student in the face after the boy told him that he wore his moustache “like a paedophile would”, has been charged.continue reading
What is Self-Defence Under the Law in NSW?

The footage depicts an angry Pope Francis slapping a woman’s hand twice after she grabbed and yanked his hand in Vatican City on new year’s eve.continue reading
Law on Animal Cruelty in NSW

A Perth man has ripped the head of ‘Kevin the Kookaburra” in front of children at a Perth Tavern after the bird tried to steal his food, has been fined.continue reading
The Law on Blackmail and Extortion in NSW

The 49-year-old 2015 contestant from the Block, Suzi Taylor has allegedly extorted and detained her tinder date has been arrested and refused bail.continue reading
The Law on Strip Searches in NSW

NSW Police strip search 7 children. This blog outlines the law on when police can and can't conduct a strip search on a person in NSW.continue reading
Is it Legal to Make a Citizen’s Arrest in NSW?

A man who went on a stabbing rampage in Sydney CBD has been pinned down and restrained by members of the public after a woman was stabbed in the back.continue reading
A Guide on Your Right to Silence When Approached by Police

A parrot has allegedly participated as a lookout to alert drug traffickers as to the presence of police has been arrested and placed into police custody.continue reading
Understanding the Law on Stalking and Intimidation in NSW

Bondi Rescue reality TV star Rob Kerr allegedly sent approximately 40 text messages threatening to harm his ex-girlfriend has been arrested and charged.continue reading
What is The Law and Penalties for Child Abduction and Kidnapping Charges in NSW?

Doctor from Grafton accused of being the mastermind of an undercover parental abduction ring is charged after a 2-year police investigation. Read on for more.continue reading
New NSW Sentencing Penalty Introduced: The New ‘Intensive Corrections Orders’

New sentencing laws in NSW: The new ‘intensive corrections order’ replaces and expands on the old ‘intensive corrections order’ while re-introducing home detention.continue reading
New Sentencing Option Introduced in NSW: ‘Community Correction Orders’

New NSW sentencing laws: ‘Section 9 bond’ & ‘community service order’ now replaced by the new ‘community corrections order’.continue reading
The End of ‘Section 10 Bonds’ in NSW as a Sentencing Option

The new NSW sentencing laws: 'Section 10 bonds' are now removed and replaced with conditional release orders. Read on for more.continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties on Revenge Porn in NSW?

Revenge porn crackdown - proposed new laws in response to the rising crime of revenge porn in NSW. Click through for more.continue reading
What is an Affray and its Penalty in NSW?

Are the police prosecuting people for affray out of convenience? This blog also outlines the difference between affray and assault in NSW.continue reading
What is Obscene Exposure and Offensive Conduct?

This blog outlines certain behaviours considered acceptable in today’s society that never was many years ago.continue reading
Can I Be Guilty of Common Assault if There Was No Physical Force Applied?

This blog outlines the defences to common assaults, and the difference between intentional assaults and reckless assaults in NSW.continue reading
Can You Refuse to Give a DNA Sample to Police?

Can the police take your blood without your permission? This blog answers some common questions concerning your rights when police want to carry out forensic procedures.continue reading
Can You Refuse to Give Evidence in Court Against a Family Member?

Can a wife refuse to give evidence against her husband in Australia? Read on to find out.continue reading
What is Cyber Bullying By Using a Carriage Service to Threaten?

Read on for the consequences of threatening, harassing or offending someone using social media, mobile phone or emails.continue reading
The Law on Stalking and Intimidating Charges

What does ‘Stalking’ or ‘Intimidating’ mean in NSW? Read on to find out.continue reading
The Law on Mandatory Life Sentences in NSW

The meaning of life sentences in NSW and the circumstances it will apply in.continue reading
The Law on Getting Bail When Charged by Police

Should a person presumed innocent until proven guilty of a crime in NSW be detained and refused bail under the new Bail Act?continue reading
The Law on Making False Accusations

Heavy penalties apply for making false accusations against people in NSW for perverting the course of justice.continue reading
New Laws on The Right to Silence for Criminal Offences

Is the removal of the ancient fundamental right to silence to allegations of criminal offences working in NSW?continue reading
Can You be Responsible for a Crime Committed by Another?

What the Law says about encouraging or assisting another person to commit a crime before, during, or after it’s committed.continue reading
The Law on Self Defence

What the law in NSW says about killing someone, while acting in self-defence.continue reading
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
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
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
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
Is it a Crime to Smack Your Kid?

Read on for the laws about physically disciplining children.continue reading
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
Are People with Criminal Convictions Allowed to Associate with Each Other?

Chance Encounters with Convicted Criminals is Not Habitual Consorting. Supreme Court Finds Charlie Forster Not Guilty for Consorting with Convicted Offenders.continue reading
How To Get Cases Dismissed Due to Mental Health

How the Law Treats Those With Mental Health Conditions. Read on for more.continue reading
Will My Case Be Thrown Out If Alleged Victim Fails To Attend Court?

Will My Case Be Thrown Out if Alleged Victim Fails to Attend Court? Read on to find out.continue reading
How to Avoid a Criminal Conviction after Pleading Guilty in Court?

What is a non-conviction section 10 dismissal or Conditional Release Order, and how to get it after pleading guilty in a NSW court? Read on to find out.continue reading