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Is Kratom Legal in Australia?
What is Kratom and is it illegal in Australia? This article outlines the law and penalties of possessing or supplying Kratom in Australia.
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”.
The Proposed Drug Supply Prohibition Order Laws in NSW
Proposed laws give NSW Police extended police powers to search convicted drug dealers without a warrant under the new proposed drug supply prohibition order
Merit Program: The NSW Courts Diversionary Pathway for Drug & Alcohol Addicts
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…
Drug Court Program and Eligibility in NSW
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…
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...
Can Police Search You Using a Drug Detection Dog in NSW?
Sniffer dog operations have returned following their apparent suspension due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more...
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…
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
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...