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 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
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
The Police use of pepper spray on protestors following Sydney’s Black Lives Matter rally has sparked concerns regarding the way police use such a tool.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
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
The footage depicts an angry Pope Francis slapping a woman’s hand twice after she grabbed and yanked his hand in Vatican City on new year’s eve.continue reading
A home-made pipe-bomb has exploded in an unsuspecting dog walker’s hand after discovering it in a Bunnings car park. Law on explosives in NSW.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
Melbourne’s Southern Cross railway station was in chaos after a man was sighted carrying a suspicious looking item that looked like a gun.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 27-year old man has shot himself in the testicles while allegedly storing drugs in his anus has been arrested and charged. The law on firearms in NSW.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
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
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
Are the police prosecuting people for affray out of convenience? This blog also outlines the difference between affray and assault in NSW.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
What does ‘Stalking’ or ‘Intimidating’ mean in NSW? Read on to find out.continue reading
The meaning of life sentences in NSW and the circumstances it will apply in.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
What the law in NSW says about killing someone, while acting in self-defence.continue reading
The laws about when police can and can’t take your phone or smart device in NSW.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
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
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
What are Steroids? Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones that imitate male sex hormones, particularly testosterone and …continue reading
A 31-year-old man, Brian Edmund Brown, has been charged after allegedly punching a security guard in …continue reading
Conducting a ‘pretext’ call has become common practice for police investigating sexual assault allegations in New …continue reading
The Court of Criminal Appeal has confirmed that the defence of ‘honest and reasonable mistake of …continue reading
In New South Wales, under the ‘Protected Admissions Scheme’, young offenders (i.e., those under 18 years …continue reading
It has been revealed that counter-terrorism police encouraged an autistic 13-year-old boy’s fixation on the Islamic …continue reading
The police officer son of former New South Wales premier Kristina Keneally has avoided full-time imprisonment …continue reading
Whilst the introduction of fines for first time low, special and novice range drink-driving and drug-driving …continue reading
Key Takeaways What is a Good Behaviour Bond? A good behaviour bond is a condition to …continue reading
A 48-year-old Sydney man has been charged with using inside information to bet on the outcome …continue reading
When young people are sentenced for committing criminal offences, the court is required to give greater …continue reading
The Australian Federal Police have released a statement urging school communities to learn the signs of …continue reading
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