When Can a Police Officer Legally Search or Strip Search you in NSW?
They say that it is better out than in, but this may not be applicable in the same sense when being strip searched by a police officer… It is reported that 28-year old Stuart Cook from Scotland purposely farted 3 times on a police officer who was conducting a strip search on him at ...continue reading
The Penalties for Break and Enter and Commit Serious Indictable Offence in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Coming home to find your house has been broken into is a frightening experience. Not only is it a violation of your space and possessions, but it’s an encounter that can also take some time to recover from emotionally. But imagine if your home was broken into while ...continue reading
What are the Penalties for Cultivating Cannabis Plants at a Commercial Quantity in NSW?
It is reported that approximately 1,500 cannabis plants were discovered with a street value of about $5.8 million after police investigations uncovered 9 hydroponic cannabis cultivation homes across Sydney, after an investigation had commenced in May following a tip-off from a neighbour. The investigation revealed a sophisticated network that has been operating numerous hydro ...continue reading
What the Law says about Urinating in Public in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Let’s face it: There’s no feeling quite as frantic or uncomfortable as the desperate need of having to urgently release your bladder – especially when there’s no bathroom in sight. Indeed, it is one of the most insanely distressing situations we can find ourselves in. A situation, that, ...continue reading
What the Penalties are for Possessing or Placing an Explosive Device in a Public Place?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. In recent times, the incidence of rail terrorism threats and attacks have underscored the need for increased public transit security. Indeed, in a study titled Subway Station Design and Management: Lessons from Case Studies of Contemporary Terrorist Incidents, published in the Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, it ...continue reading
A Guide on the Law on Making Hoax Bomb Threats in Australia?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Given today’s security-conscious times, particularly in the face of mounting terrorism, it’s not surprising that jokes and inappropriate statements about false bomb threats are no longer tolerated. Indeed, a seemingly flippant gag may humour the joker. But for the people facing the possibility of a bomb threat, it ...continue reading
A Guide on the Penalties for Harassing, Offending or Menacing Using a Phone
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Harassing or offending phone calls can be one of the most stressful and alarming events a person experiences in terms of their privacy. From calls that are threatening to those simply unwanted, harassment via phone – or even text messages and other communication platforms – is both abusive ...continue reading
What the Law says about Illegal Wildlife Trade in Australia
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. When it comes to restricting the import and export of products, Australia is renowned for being tough at its borders. Indeed, if you’ve ever watched an episode of Border Security, you’ll likely be familiar with not only the wealth of weird and wonderful items people have unashamedly attempted ...continue reading
The Law and Penalties for Urinating in Public in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Let’s face it: We all know the feeling of having to hold in your urine – especially when there’s no bathroom in sight. It’s undeniably one of the most uncomfortable sensations to experience, and one of the most intensely stressful situations to quickly resolve. And so, when your ...continue reading
The Penalties of Drug Possession and How You Can Reduce Your Sentence
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll – better known as “Nollsy”, the former Australian Idol contestant who accidentally went viral becoming a living internet meme, and the guy who unleashed an expletive-laden rant at a concert-goer at the Duck Creek Races in Nyngan NSW back in July – last week ...continue reading