NSW Government introduce new bail laws that will increase prison population, discourage early guilty pleas & reduce rehabilitation opportunities… continue reading
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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
The NSW prison system is currently under a state-wide lockdown after outbreaks of covid-19 have occurred among staff and inmates… continue reading
Click here for a complete guide on affirmative consent, age of consent, and sexual assault laws, charges, penalties, and defences in NSW continue reading
42-year-old Ben Agostino charged with 42 offences has flashed half of his bottom during his video link appearance in a court-room whilst trying to convince the Magistrate to grant his… continue reading
The statute of limitations in NSW, Australia, apply to certain charges called ‘summary offences’ which have a time limit for when police can charge a person. continue reading
Expert panel devises health-based response to replace criminalisation of public drunkenness in Victoria. Find out more here... continue reading
How does the Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment Program work for those suffering drug and alcohol addiction who find themselves facing criminal charges? Click here… continue reading
A further three complainants have come forward who are alleging that they were sexually harassed by the former Judge, Justice Dyson Heydon... 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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