What is, and how does the drug court work in NSW? Click here for more on who is eligible for the drug court program...continue reading
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
What is LSD and is it illegal in Australia? Click here for more on the law and penalties for possessing or supplying LSD in Australia.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
Samuel Davidson who lost control of his car while intoxicated killing four children in Sydney has his sentence reduced by 8 years. Click here for more…continue reading
What is Kratom and is it illegal in Australia? This article outlines the law and penalties of possessing or supplying Kratom in Australia.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
Proposed laws give NSW Police extended police powers to search convicted drug dealers without a warrant under the new proposed drug supply prohibition ordercontinue 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
Report finds NSW Drug Court reduces risk of reoffending in the long term. Click here for an outline on how the Drug Court works and its success…continue reading
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
Sniffer dog operations have returned following their apparent suspension due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more...continue reading
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
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-19continue reading
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
Two men allegedly attempt to toss a tennis ball stuffed with drugs over the Cessnock prison fence to supply contraband to inmates.continue reading
The temporary suspension of District Court jury trials have been lifted. Click here to find out more…continue reading
Real estate agent faces court after trafficking cocaine on Craigslist has been sentenced. An outline on the law on drug trafficking in NSW.continue reading
Australian citizen Karm Gilespie has been sentenced to death in China for drug trafficking offences is likely to further strain Australia-China relations.continue reading
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
The Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program shows an increased use of cocaine, with a reduction in alcohol consumption across our nation. Click here for more.continue reading
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
Two men face life imprisonment for allegedly importing 645kg of MDMA in Sydney by concealing it in BBQ shipment.continue reading
LEGO shaped MDMA has been seized which is said to contain 3-times the usual dose. Blog on penalty notices for drug possession offences in NSW.continue reading
23-year-old Grace Poo tried to smuggle nearly 1600 MDMA capsules into a Sydney music festival by secreting it in her bra and vagina has been sentenced.continue reading
Two customs agents have allegedly imported 1.6 tonnes of methamphetamine worth over $1 billion secreted in stereo speakers have been charged.continue reading
The Australian Capital Territory is the first in our nation to legalise the cultivation and possession of cannabis. But what’s the catch? Find out here...continue reading
A company has advertised a job paying over $4,000 a month to smoke weed. This blog outlines the law on cannabis or Marijuana in NSW.continue reading
Three men have been charged in relation to the importation of nearly 500kg of ice worth $300m into Australia in 768 bottles of Sriracha chilli sauce.continue reading
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
A man & woman have allegedly managed 9 hydroponic cannabis labs valued at nearly $6 million operating in residential homes across Sydney have been arrested.continue reading
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 32-year-old man from South Australia sold cannabis-infused fairy floss to pay off his mortgage has been sentenced. The Penalties for Drug Manufacturing.continue reading
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
Can police search your car with your consent if you were not aware or informed of your right to refuse that consent?continue reading
Three arrested and charged after police discover a major clandestine meth lab in a suburban home. This blog outlines the law on Drug Manufacturing Charges.continue reading
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 NSW sentencing laws: ‘Section 9 bond’ & ‘community service order’ now replaced by the new ‘community corrections order’.continue reading
The new NSW sentencing laws: 'Section 10 bonds' are now removed and replaced with conditional release orders. Read on for more.continue reading
Is Australia's prohibition on drugs doing little to stop young Australians from turning to drug use? Read on for more.continue reading
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 a wife refuse to give evidence against her husband in Australia? Read on to find out.continue reading
The meaning of life sentences in NSW and the circumstances it will apply in.continue reading
Does the law in NSW see indoor cultivation as more serious than outdoor cultivation of drugs?continue reading
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
Heavy penalties apply for making false accusations against people in NSW for perverting the course of justice.continue reading
Is the removal of the ancient fundamental right to silence to allegations of criminal offences working in NSW?continue reading
What the Law says about encouraging or assisting another person to commit a crime before, during, or after it’s committed.continue reading
The laws about when police can and can’t take your phone or smart device in NSW.continue reading
Know your legal rights when approached by NSW police at a music festival, in relation to the possession of prohibited drugs.continue reading
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 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
Section 10's will be abolished under new penalties set to come into effect in NSW. Read on for more.continue reading
While Portugal’s decriminalisation of drugs policy is successful, The NSW Supreme Court has relaxed it’s approach to punishing drug supply offenders.continue reading
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
Chance Encounters with Convicted Criminals is Not Habitual Consorting. Supreme Court Finds Charlie Forster Not Guilty for Consorting with Convicted Offenders.continue reading
How the Law Treats Those With Mental Health Conditions. Read on for more.continue reading
How to Maximise Your Chances at Getting a s10 Dismissal or Non Conviction For Drug Charges. Read on to find out.continue reading
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
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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