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A Guide to Statutory Declarations

A step-by-step guide to remotely witness a statutory declaration via audio visual link in New South Wales. Click here for more...continue reading
What is Virtual Kidnapping?

The new scam targets young Chinese international students with scammers requesting over $750,000. Click here for more...continue reading
Dishonestly Obtain Financial Advantage By Deception

The offence of dishonestly with deception obtain a financial advantage in New South Wales under section 192E Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).continue reading
Offences of False or Misleading Information in NSW

Former NSW Member of Parliament Daryl Maquire has been charged over alleged visa and migration fraud by Australian Border Force…continue reading
Fraudulent Offences in New South Wales

29-year-old Inderjeet Kaur who took 150 driving tests for people who had difficulty speaking English has been sentenced…continue reading
Identity Theft Australia Laws and Penalties

Identity theft offences cost Australia billions a year and come in many forms from opening bank accounts to filing fraudulent tax returns...continue reading
Is Lying on Your Tax Returns a Crime?

Lying on your tax returns can land you in prison and many thousands of dollars out of pocket across Australia. Click here for more…continue reading
Top 10 White Collar Corporate Crimes

Here is our pick of the top ten white collar corporate crimes in Australia. Click here for more on these types of white collar crime laws.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
Penalties for Insurance Fraud

22-year-old Julija Adlesic severed her hand and left it at home while her partner’s father drove her to the local hospital hoping to rake in a large insurance payout…continue reading
What is the difference Between White Collar and Corporate Crime?

The top 5 famous white-collar crimes in Australia… This article outlines the difference between white collar and corporate crime.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
Obtaining Benefit By Deception in NSW

A man who allegedly stole a winning scratch card ticket from a customer has been arrested and charged… The law on obtaining benefit by deception in NSW.continue reading
Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception and Dishonesty Offences, Penalties and Defences in NSW

A 55-year-old Sydney religious leader has allegedly misappropriated about $100,000 charity funds raised from Islamic community groups across Australia...continue reading
Making or Using Counterfeit Money Offences & Defences in NSW

Tasmania warned of counterfeit money floating amongst the community as reserve bank advises more than $1.63 million in fake notes detected last year…continue reading
Law on Making False Declarations in NSW | Demerit Point Fraud Offences

61-year-old former Local Court Magistrate used emotional pressure to three woman including a police prosecutor to take his demerit points has been sentenced continue reading
Queensland Mum Charged with Fraud Over Misusing Public Donations for Her Son’s Funeral

28-year-old Qld mum has allegedly misused publicly donated funds raised for her 13-year-old son’s funeral on gambling and shopping spree has been charged.continue reading
The Law on Making or Using Counterfeit or Fake Money in Australia

A woman in Adelaide’s northern suburbs has been handing out fake $50 notes to a string of businesses amidst the coronavirus 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
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
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
Law, Penalties and Defences for Centrelink Charges

A 35-year-old mother has obtained a financial advantage of over $26,000 by deception from Centrelink over a period of nearly 7-years has been sentenced.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
Law, Penalties & Defences for Dealing with Proceeds of Crime Charges in NSW

2 men have been arrested following investigations into a large-scale international money-laundering syndicate after police find over $1.3m cash in Sydney.continue reading
Law on Obtaining Benefit by Deception in NSW

A motorist has been found with a stash of counterfeit McDonald stickers to outsmart the loyalty scheme that allows you to trade them for a free coffee.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
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
Dishonestly Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception Penalties in NSW

36-year-old former Coles finance executive Aaron Baslangic who allegedly stole nearly $2 million over a 5-month period has been arrested and granted bail.continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Tax Evasion Fraud?

A 27-year-old hospital chef has fraudulently claimed work-related expenses from the ATO. This blog outlines the penalties for tax evasion fraud.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 is Obtaining a Financial Advantage by Deception?

Following an ASIC investigation, former NAB financial advisor Max Eung has been charged with obtaining a financial benefit by deception totalling $166,500.continue reading
Some of the Different Kinds of White-Collar Stealing Offences in NSW

Manager of Asbestos Diseases Foundation who stole a year’s worth of fundraising has been charged.continue reading
The Law on Obtaining a Financial Advantage by Deception in NSW

Dare to steal somebody’s lottery ticket? Casino employee allegedly ‘ran off’ with Keno player's winning ticket worth over $53,000.continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Dishonestly Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception in NSW?

Real estate agent who specialises in selling multi-million-dollar properties has been charged for allegedly misusing over $3m of her clients money.continue reading
The Law and Penalties for Dishonest White-Collar Crime

Banks who have admitted to profiting from a fee-for-no-service scandal may face criminal charges. This article talks about the law and penalties for white-collar crime in Australia.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
Why is There Currently a Black Market for Australia’s Baby Formula?

This blog outlines the law and penalties for participating in a criminal group and tax evasion in Australia.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 Law on Identification Fraud

Read on for the penalties in NSW for identification fraud offences.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 Getting Bail When Charged by Police

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
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
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
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
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
Not Guilty of Bank Fraud After Overdrawing $2.1 Million

Not Guilty of $2.1 million Fraud After Bank Makes Error. Mr. Moore Found Not Guilty for Bank Fraud of Dishonestly Obtain Financial Advantage by Deception.continue reading
Employee Fraud and Compensation Orders by Courts – Do the Ends Justify the Means?

Employee Fraud and Court Ordered Compensation in NSW. What Happens if Your Declared Bankrupt? Do the Ends Justify the Means?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