What is an indictable offence vs summary offence in New South Wales? Click here for more on examples of indictable offences... continue reading
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
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
Former cricketer Stuart MacGill who is accused of intimidating a woman claims that she has stalked him for a year… continue reading
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
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
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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
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 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
What is Habitual Consorting and it’s Penalties? Habitual Consorting carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment of …continue reading
Robert Lindsay Hughes from the popular Australian TV show Hey Dad! was charged with 11 counts …continue reading
A criminal conviction is something that can generally impact on your ability to gain employment and …continue reading
Out of 1400 Australians, in a poll by News Corp, 75.7% believed that it is acceptable …continue reading
Why Doesn’t Australia Follow Portugal’s Radical Drugs Policy – Decriminalisation of Drugs? Writer and producer, Susan Ferreira, …continue reading
Evidence establishes that community supervision and programs are much more effective at changing offenders behaviour to …continue reading
There are two types of main charges in NSW labelled as “indictable offences”, and “summary offences”. …continue reading
73% of criminal cases result in the accused pleading guilty to serious criminal charges. 23% of …continue reading
Charged with a Drug Possession offence is daunting. It carries a maximum penalty of up to …continue reading
NSW Police are often seizing mobile phones (and other items) from people suspected of crimes, including …continue reading
The Case of R v Amanatidis [2001] NSWCCA 400 Michael Amanatidis was charged with supplying prohibited …continue reading
Key Takeaway Section 418 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) allows you to do whatever you …continue reading
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