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-19 continue 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
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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