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Can Text Messages be Used as Evidence?

Text message evidence in criminal trials can strengthen or weaken the police case. Here is an outline of the evidentiary rules. continue reading

Ten years ago, I embarked on a journey of working as a criminal lawyer in Sydney. …continue reading

We’re all aware that a criminal conviction or criminal record against your name can have …continue reading

The Government is created by the people, for the people, who make the laws that reflect …continue reading

‘Dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception, or causing a financial disadvantage by deception’ is a common …continue reading

A section 10 dismissal, soon to be known (from 2018) as Conditional Release Orders (CRO), is …continue reading

The complex traffic laws in NSW are changing again. Some big changes include: the abolition of …continue reading

Spitting at someone doesn’t necessarily constitute a criminal offence of “assault”. If the police charge you …continue reading

A common question I get asked is, when the Court is considering on a penalty to …continue reading

Case of Moore v R [2016] NSWCCA 260 The accused Mr. Moore was found Not Guilty …continue reading

The New NSW Driving Laws have come into effect from 28 October 2017, allowing you to …continue reading

Consider the scenario where your charged with common assault, with a provisional apprehended domestic violence order …continue reading

A successful section 32 Mental Health Application in Court can result in the dismissal of criminal …continue reading

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