Intentionally Or Recklessly Damage Property
Deliberately Lighting Properties on Fire in New South Wales
This article outlines the penalties and laws around destroying or damaging a property with fire in New South Wales.
Causing a Bushfire Penalties in NSW
28-year-old Viktor Riedly who set of fireworks to impress his girlfriend that ended up causing a bushfire has been sentenced…
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”.
Damaging Property by Fire Offences in NSW
A woman from Wollongong who has allegedly set her Wollongong house on fire deliberately has been charged. The law on damaging property by fire in NSW.
Destroying Property by Means of a Fire or Explosive Law, Offences and Defences NSW
Man burns down house with blowtorch to stop estranged wife from getting her share in divorce settlement…
Desecrating Protected Places Offences in NSW
Five men have been charged after allegedly climbing onto the WWI Cenotaph in Sydney’s Martin Place and inappropriately posing with the statute…
Destroy or Damage Property with Fire or Explosive Laws & Penalties in NSW
A woman who boarded a bus in Forster has allegedly lit the bus on fire following an argument with the driver…
Statute of Limitations in Australia
The statute of limitations in NSW, Australia, apply to certain charges called ‘summary offences’ which have a time limit for when police can charge a person.
The New NSW Local Court Practice Note: What you Need to Know When Going to Court
The new local court practice note attempts to reduce delays experienced by many in our local courts. Here is a guide on what to know if going to court…
Strike Force Irrabella Set Up to Investigate Domestic Violence Allegations Against Former South Sydney Rabbitohs Player
A strike force has been set up solely to investigate allegations of domestic violence against former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Sam Burgess…