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Is Xanax and Valium Legal in Australia?

NSW Police locate the largest single seizure of pharmaceutical drugs in the State’s history following a search of a unit in Auburn…continue reading
Is Trenbolone Legal in Australia?

What is Trenbolone? Click here for an outline on the law on the use and possession of tren in Australia...continue reading
Supply Prohibited Drugs

Reality TV star has been arrested for allegedly supplying a large quantity of drugs and money laundering. Click here for more...continue reading
New Drug Possession Offence Laws in New South Wales

The NSW Government introduces a ‘health intervention’ scheme for small quantity drug possession offenders. Click here for more…continue reading
Supplying a Self-administered Prohibited Drug Causing Death Penalties

A 23-year-old man who allegedly supplied drugs to a festival goer who later died has been charged. Click here for more...continue reading
Illegal Strip Searches Conducted by NSW Police

Over half of NSW police officers who carried out music festival strip searches were not properly trained. Click here for more...continue reading
Drug Court Program in New South Wales

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 is the ‘Walama List’?

The Walama List is an alternative sentencing procedure specifically for Indigenous Australians. Click here for more…continue reading
Bongs

Is it Illegal to Possess or Sell Bongs in New South Wales? Click here for more on the law on selling or possessing bongs...continue reading
Music Festivals, Drugs, and Your Legal Rights When Dealing with Police

Attending a music festival? Here are your legal rights with the police concerning drug possession and supply allegations in New South Wales.continue reading
Is Ritalin or Methyphenidate legal in Australia?

Is Methylphenidate or Ritalin legal in Australia? Click here for more on the legalities around possessing or selling Ritalin in Australia.continue reading
Legalising Cannabis in New South Wales

The Greens Senator David Shoebridge has introduced a new bill into parliament seeking to legalise ‘home grow’ cannabis…continue reading
An Outline on Drugs Laws in New South Wales

60 police officers including AFP have raided 4 properties on the Central Coast after undercover officers found drugs in a storage shed…continue reading
Is it illegal to Order Drugs Online?

With the growing online market for legal and illegal drugs, here is what you need to know in New South Wales.continue reading
Can I Be Charged for Using Pill Testing Services?

Queensland has announced to become the second Australian jurisdiction to offer legal pill testing services…continue reading
Doli Incapax | Age of Criminal Responsibility Australia

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
LSD Drugs and the Law in Australia

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
Drug Possession Decriminalised in the Australian Capital Territory

ACT leads the way as the first to dicriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs in Australia… Click here for more on drug possession NSW.continue reading
Section 32 and Section 14 Applications in the Local Court

What is a section 14 application and how can it result in getting a criminal charge dismissed in court? Click here for more…continue reading
Drug and Alcohol Test at Work

Is an employer allowed to drug test you at work? Click here for more…continue reading
Psilocybin and Magic Mushroom Australia Laws

Psilocybin known as ‘magic mushroom’ has proven to have multiple health benefits following trials conducted at the St Vincent’s Hospital…continue reading
Finding the Best Criminal Lawyer in Sydney For Your Case

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
Is Modafinil Legal in Australia?

Modafinil, also called the “smart drug”, has many benefits and side effects. But is it legal across Australia? Click here for more…continue reading
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.continue reading
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”.continue reading
Drug Offences in NSW

Recent report calls for reform in sentencing for social supply of illicit drugs in Australia. This article outlines the drug law quantities in NSW.continue reading
Researchers Question Why Public Support Has Not Prompted Pill Testing Reform

While almost two-thirds of the public support pill testing at music festivals, no state Government has yet formally adopted the harm reduction method...continue reading
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…continue reading
Nicotine Vaping and the Law: An interview with Dr Alex Wodak, President of the Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation

Click here for the law on possessing, using or importing liquid nicotine in Australia…continue reading
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…continue reading
Should Australia Legalise Cannabis?: An Interview with Michael Balderstone, Leader of the HEMP Party

While ACT have legalised cannabis possession, use & cultivation, New Zealand will vote in a referendum on whether it's recreational use should become legal.continue reading
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...continue reading
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...continue reading
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…continue reading
Plot to Smuggle Drugs into Maximum-Security Jail Fails as Prison Officials Quickly Thwart Plan

A 28-year-old woman and two men have allegedly tried to smuggle drugs into Cessnock jail using a drone have been arrested.continue reading
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 continue reading
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...continue reading
Two Men Snorted Cocaine in Front of Police Have Pleaded Guilty and Sentenced with a Non-Conviction

26-year-old Mitchell Price was spotted by police outside a pub, with what looked like a “straw like-shaped object” up his nose has been sentenced with no conviction recorded.continue reading
Smuggling Contraband Charges Result After Men Allegedly Try to Toss a Tennis Ball Stuffed with Drugs Over Prison Fence

Two men allegedly attempt to toss a tennis ball stuffed with drugs over the Cessnock prison fence to supply contraband to inmates.continue reading
Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Trafficking Cocaine in Victoria

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
How Does COVID-19 Affect Bail Applications in NSW?

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
How Former Prison Guard Used Cereal Boxes to Conceal and Traffic Contraband into Place of Detention

66-year-old prison guard trafficked contraband for prisoners in jail has been charged and due to be sentenced. Law on trafficking drugs in NSW prisons.continue reading
Australia’s Growing Illicit Drug Consumption

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
What are the Rules Around NSW Police Strip Searching a Person?

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
Penalties & Defences for Importing Commercial Quantity of MDMA into Australia

Two men face life imprisonment for allegedly importing 645kg of MDMA in Sydney by concealing it in BBQ shipment.continue reading
How Does the On-The-Spot Fine for Drug Possession Work and When Can it Be Applied?

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
Law, Penalties & Defences for Supplying Commercial Quantity of Prohibited Drugs in NSW

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
New Laws in ACT Legalise Cannabis Possession and Cultivation

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
Law and Penalties for Possessing Cocaine in NSW

A 5-year-old boy has attended kindergarten with cocaine before telling his teacher that it makes him “feel like spider-man” when he puts it in his mouth.continue reading
Law on Possessing Cannabis in NSW

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
The Law on Strip Searches in NSW

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
What are the Penalties for Cultivating Cannabis Plants at a Commercial Quantity in NSW?

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
Is it Legal to Make a Citizen’s Arrest in NSW?

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
The Law on Possessing Drugs in NSW

A 23-year-old woman has allegedly been found with drugs in her vagina claims she has no idea how it got there. The law on Possessing Drugs in NSW.continue reading
What is Drug Possession Charges and its Penalties?

Eight police officers have been fired after claiming that half a ton of missing marijuana from a police warehouse had been eaten by mice.continue reading
A Guide on Your Right to Silence When Approached by Police

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
What are the Penalties for Possessing Prohibited Drugs?

The Daughter of a former NSW Premier pleads guilty to possessing drugs. This blog outlines the law and penalties on drug possession charges in NSW.continue reading
New On-The-Spot Fines for Drug Possession Offences in NSW

NSW introduces new on-the-spot fines for the offence of possessing prohibited drugs whereby police are given discretion to issue penalty notices.continue reading
The Liberal Government Refuse to Consider Pill Testing as a Means of Harm Reduction Despite More Deaths at Music Festivals in NSW

An 18-year-old woman allegedly found with 390 MDMA capsules at a music festival has been arrested and charged for supplying prohibited drugs.continue reading
The Law on When Police Can Search Your Car Without a Warrant in NSW

Can police search your car with your consent if you were not aware or informed of your right to refuse that consent?continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Drug Supply Charges in NSW?

New laws will mean drug suppliers could face up to 25 years’ imprisonment for deaths at music festivals in NSW.continue reading
The Penalties of Drug Possession and How You Can Reduce Your Sentence

An Australian idol contestant charged with possessing Cocaine has been sentenced. This blog outlines the penalties and defences for drug possession in NSW.continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Perverting the Course of Justice in NSW?

Judge’s associate misleads a former Judge into providing a good character reference letter to get a section 10 in a Sydney Court. Read on for more.continue reading
What are the Defences and Penalties for Being Armed With an Offensive Weapon in NSW?

Rage in Randwick: shirtless man arrested after allegedly shooting a crossbow at construction workers. This blog outlines the law on offensive weapons in NSW.continue reading
The Law and Penalties for Drug Possession in NSW

Should NSW introduce pill testing at music festivals given the success it's had in Canberra? Read on for more.continue reading
New NSW Sentencing Penalty Introduced: The New ‘Intensive Corrections Orders’

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 Sentencing Option Introduced in NSW: ‘Community Correction Orders’

New NSW sentencing laws: ‘Section 9 bond’ & ‘community service order’ now replaced by the new ‘community corrections order’.continue reading
The End of ‘Section 10 Bonds’ in NSW as a Sentencing Option

The new NSW sentencing laws: 'Section 10 bonds' are now removed and replaced with conditional release orders. Read on for more.continue reading
Is Drug Prohibition Causing Unnecessary Deaths in Australian Youth?

Is Australia's prohibition on drugs doing little to stop young Australians from turning to drug use? Read on for more.continue reading
Can You Refuse to Give a DNA Sample to Police?

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 You Refuse to Give Evidence in Court Against a Family Member?

Can a wife refuse to give evidence against her husband in Australia? Read on to find out.continue reading
The Fairness of Mobile Drug Tests and Your Rights

How soon after taking drugs do you need to wait before driving in NSW? Read on to find out.continue reading
The Law on Mandatory Life Sentences in NSW

The meaning of life sentences in NSW and the circumstances it will apply in.continue reading
The Law on Cultivating Cannabis plants

Does the law in NSW see indoor cultivation as more serious than outdoor cultivation of drugs?continue reading
The Law on Making False Accusations

Heavy penalties apply for making false accusations against people in NSW for perverting the course of justice.continue reading
New Laws on The Right to Silence for Criminal Offences

Is the removal of the ancient fundamental right to silence to allegations of criminal offences working in NSW?continue reading
Can You be Responsible for a Crime Committed by Another?

What the Law says about encouraging or assisting another person to commit a crime before, during, or after it’s committed.continue reading
What Does the Law Say About Drugs Found in Your Car?

What happens when police find someone else’s drugs, you didn’t know existed, in your car. Read on to find out.continue reading
When Can Police Take Your Phone?

The laws about when police can and can’t take your phone or smart device in NSW.continue reading
10 Things to Know When Approached by Police at a Music Festival

Know your legal rights when approached by NSW police at a music festival, in relation to the possession of prohibited drugs.continue reading
NSW Government Passes Laws to Encourage Early Guilty Pleas

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 Difference Between Summary, Indictable & Strictly Indictable Offences

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
New Penalties to be Introduced in NSW

Section 10's will be abolished under new penalties set to come into effect in NSW. Read on for more.continue reading
Should Australia Follow Portugal’s Policy of Decriminalising Drug Possession?

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
Spent Convictions

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
Are People with Criminal Convictions Allowed to Associate with Each Other?

Chance Encounters with Convicted Criminals is Not Habitual Consorting. Supreme Court Finds Charlie Forster Not Guilty for Consorting with Convicted Offenders.continue reading
How To Get Cases Dismissed Due to Mental Health

How the Law Treats Those With Mental Health Conditions. Read on for more.continue reading
How to Avoid a Conviction After Pleading Guilty to a Drug Offence

How to Maximise Your Chances at Getting a s10 Dismissal or Non Conviction For Drug Charges. Read on to find out.continue reading
How to Avoid a Criminal Conviction after Pleading Guilty in Court?

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