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New Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme in NSW | “The Right To Ask”

Soon people in NSW may be able to access personal information about whether their partner has a history of abuse or violence…continue reading
Arson Offences in New South Wales

Here is an outline on the various types of arson offences in New South Wales. Click here for more…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
Intoxication Defences

Is intoxication a defence to a criminal offence in New South Wales? Click here for more on the laws on how intoxication can be used in cases.continue reading
Vandalism Laws in New South Wales

Can vandalism amount to a conviction and imprisonment in New South Wales? Click here for more…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
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.continue reading
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…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
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.continue reading
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…continue reading
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…continue reading
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…continue reading
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.continue reading
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…continue reading
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…continue reading
Chinese Drug Trafficker on Death Row Escapes Lawful Custody by Tunnelling Through Sewers to Road Outside

37-year-old Cai Changpan on death row for drug trafficking has ploughed a hole from his cell into waste pipes has managed to escape. Click here for more…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
New Proposed Domestic Violence Laws on Criminalising ‘Coercive Control’: An Interview with Dr Karen Williams of Doctors Against Violence Towards Women

A Bill introduced by Labour MP Anna Watson proposes to criminalise psychological abuse through 'coercive control' by partners' in domestic relationships.continue reading
Latest BOSCAR statistics and the need for greater focus on rehabilitation: An interview with Deputy Mayor of Dubbo and Barrister Stephen Lawrence

The Latest BOSCAR statistics reveal crimes across NSW have remained the same while others fallen except for sexual & domestic assaults. Click here for more…continue reading
Woman Dragged Out of Car by Hammer-Wielding Man During Frightening Carjacking Incident

A 32-year-old man has allegedly dragged a woman out of her car while wielding a hammer in an attempted carjacking has been arrested.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
NSW Police Leak Private Information of Complainants

NSW Police have leaked over 150 emails of complainants who had contacted them to raise concerns about the officer’s use of force following the Sydney Black Lives Matter protest.continue reading
Man Charged After Allegedly Urinating on Captain Cook Statue in Sydney’s Hyde Park

A 21-year-old man from Sydney’s north has allegedly urinated on a statue of Captain Cook in Sydney’s Hyde Park has been arrested and charged with damaging a protected place.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
Law and Penalties for Damaging or Defacing Trains and Train Stations in NSW

35-year-old council worker Daniel Mills has allegedly defaced trains and stations in NSW with graffiti leaving a $30,312 cleaning bill for taxpayers has been charged.continue reading
Inquest Into the Death of Indigenous Man in Custody Highlights the Need for Change: An Exclusive Interview with Barrister Stephen Lawrence from The Wigs

The last minute appeal that authorised the ‘Black Lives Matter Protest’ in NSW: an exclusive interview with The Wigs’ barrister Stephen Lawrence.continue reading
Police Hunt Underway for Youths Throwing Rocks at Vehicles in Darwin as Six-Year-Old Girl Narrowly Escapes Injury

A group of youths have pelted rocks at cars for over an hour along a highway, damaging at least 20 cars with a six-year-old girl narrowly escaping injury.continue reading
NSW Police Aim to Conduct 200,000 Mobile Drug Tests Representing an Increase From the Previous Year

The NSW Police force have set a target to detect nearly 300,000 times this year, using area-specific goals to achieve this quota result.continue reading
Law on Correctional Employees Engaging in Sexual Conduct or Intimate Relationship with Inmates in NSW

The 25-year-old Sydney prison guard allegedly carried out five sexual acts with a male prisoner at Silverwater Prison in addition to smuggling contraband.continue reading
Videos Show Sydney Man Kicking Dog Five Times in the Face and Calling Him “Little C***”

51-year-old man John Odah repeatedly kicked his pet dog as payback to discovering his ex-girlfriend on dating site has been sentenced.continue reading
Two Women Arrested for Allegedly Defacing a Statue Considered a ‘Public Place’ in Sydney

Two women aged 27 and 28 have allegedly defaced the Captain Cook statue in Sydney’s Hyde Park, have been arrested on Sunday morning.continue reading
Law on Police Use of Pepper Spray in NSW

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
Law on NSW Police Arrest Powers

A 17-year-old indigenous boy has been seen on footage to be violently arrested, and taken down while being handcuffed by a NSW Police officer.continue reading
Law on Australia’s Right to Hold Public Assemblies

What the Supreme Court’s refusal to authorise the ‘Black Lives Matter Protest’ really meant. Do Australians have a right to freely gather in public places.continue reading
Law on Threatening to Destroy or Damage Property in NSW

The lifeguard held a lighter 20cm away from his partner after dousing her in petrol has faced court and pleaded guilty. Law on threatening to damage in NSW.continue reading
Is it a Crime to Throw a Rock in NSW?

A police officer has been injured after someone threw a rock at the police officer’s vehicle in Toomelah. a blog on the law of throwing a rock at a car.continue reading
Woman in Sydney’s West Charged for Maliciously Damaging a Sydney Man’s Tesla Car

A woman in Penrith’s Westfield carpark has been caught on camera blatantly keying the side of a $100,000 Tesla car belonging to a Sydney Man.continue reading
Legal Information on Car Theft Charges in NSW

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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
COVID-19 – Key Changes Made by District Courts Affecting all Criminal and Traffic Cases in NSW

A guide on the key changes the NSW District Courts are making in response to COVID-19, and how it affects all criminal and traffic cases.continue reading
Melbourne’s Iconic Hosier Lane Covered by Cloudy Streaks of Paint in Graffiti Vandalism Attack

Melbourne’s Hosier Lane has fell victim to a graffiti vandalism attack by a group of people wearing masks with fire extinguishers.continue reading
Is it a Crime to Throw Rocks at Vehicles in NSW?

Groups of people have been throwing rocks from an overpass in the Hunter region damaging at least three vehicles. Police are still investigating...continue reading
Sydney Woman Charged with Damaging Property by Fire After Allegedly Burning Down Home in Domestic Violence Act

A 20-year-old Sydney woman has allegedly set her home on fire with a candle following a bad break-up with her boyfriend has been arrested and charged.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
Guide on the Penalties for Damaging or Destroying Property with Fire in NSW

A popular doughnut shop at Henley Beach has allegedly been deliberately destroyed by fire. Penalties for damaging property by means of fire in NSW.continue reading
What is Self-Defence Under the Law in NSW?

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
Law & Penalties for Deliberately Lighting a Fire Causing Bushfires

A 47-year-old man who has allegedly set grass fires in Melbourne city’s northern suburbs has been arrested and charged for setting fire to land.continue reading
Law on Deliberately Lighting Fires in NSW

There have been “hundreds of calls” to Crime Stoppers for police to investigate the deliberate lighting of Tuesday’s fires, with a handful now charged.continue reading
The Law on Destroying or Damaging Property Using Fire or Explosives in NSW

Arsonist accidentally lights himself on fire after setting fire to a car parked in a driveway. The law in NSW on damaging or destroying property.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
Understanding the Law on Graffiti Charges in NSW

39-year-old Adelaide chef defaces over a dozen businesses in the CBD has been charged and sentenced in court. The law on graffiti charges in NSW.continue reading
Understanding the Offence of Intentionally or Recklessly Damage or Destroy Property in NSW

A nightclub patron in Adelaide has allegedly flooded the club with water after he griped onto the pipe above his head using one hand to swing to the ground.continue reading
The Law on Damage or Destroy Property by means of Fire or Explosive Charges in NSW

A kebab van has been discovered ablaze in the front yard of an Adelaide property from an alleged fire attack. The law on damaging property by fire 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
What are the Penalties for Damaging or Destroying Someone’s Property?

A 52-year-old man has allegedly used a hammer and axe to smash the outside windows of the Parramatta Local Court house has been arrested.continue reading
What are the Penalties for Damaging or Destroying a Historic Shipwreck or Relic?

A joy-rider in a stolen vehicle has allegedly caused permanent damage to one of the most treasured Australian shipwrecks in Mid North-Coast NSW.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 Destroying or Damaging Someone’s Property with Fire?

A man has allegedly sprayed petrol on the ground of a service station before setting it alight has been arrested and charged.continue reading
The Law and Penalties for Throwing Rocks or Other Objects at Vehicles or Vessels in NSW

Teenagers drop a rock from a pedestrian overpass, smashing a truck's windscreen. This blog outlines the penalties for throwing objects at vehicles in NSW.continue reading
The Law and Penalties for Arson Offences in NSW

A man allegedly used his underwear to set fire to a lucrative speed camera earning over $1m in fines. This blog outlines the law on arson in NSW.continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Graffiti Offences in NSW?

Graffiti vandalism in Australia: Costing local government and property owners more than $300m a year. This blog outlines the law on graffiti offences.continue reading
The Law and Penalties for Intentionally or Recklessly Destroy or Damage Property in NSW?

Can you be guilty of a damaging property charge for spitting onto a police custody dock toilet seat? This blog outlines the law on damaging property in NSW.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
What is an Affray and its Penalty in NSW?

Are the police prosecuting people for affray out of convenience? This blog also outlines the difference between affray and assault in NSW.continue reading
What is Obscene Exposure and Offensive Conduct?

This blog outlines certain behaviours considered acceptable in today’s society that never was many years ago.continue reading
Can I Be Guilty of Common Assault if There Was No Physical Force Applied?

This blog outlines the defences to common assaults, and the difference between intentional assaults and reckless assaults in NSW.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
What is Cyber Bullying By Using a Carriage Service to Threaten?

Read on for the consequences of threatening, harassing or offending someone using social media, mobile phone or emails.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
The Law on Self Defence

What the law in NSW says about killing someone, while acting in self-defence.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
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

My Journey Towards Becoming a Law Firm Principal

Ten years ago, I embarked on a journey of working as a criminal lawyer in Sydney. …continue reading

How to Avoid a Criminal Conviction after Pleading Guilty in Court?

We’re all aware that a criminal conviction or criminal record against your name can have …continue reading

Is homosexuality an offence?

The Government is created by the people, for the people, who make the laws that reflect …continue reading

Employee Fraud and Compensation Orders by Courts – Do the Ends Justify the Means?

‘Dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception, or causing a financial disadvantage by deception’ is a common …continue reading

How to Avoid a Conviction After Pleading Guilty to a Drug Offence

A section 10 dismissal, soon to be known (from 2018) as Conditional Release Orders (CRO), is …continue reading

How To Remove your Licence Disqualifications Earlier. Big Changes in the NSW Traffic Laws

The complex traffic laws in NSW are changing again. Some big changes include: the abolition of …continue reading

Is it an Assault to Spit at Someone in NSW?

Spitting at someone doesn’t necessarily constitute a criminal offence of “assault”. If the police charge you …continue reading

Are Interstate Traffic Offences Disregarded by NSW Courts?

A common question I get asked is, when the Court is considering on a penalty to …continue reading

Not Guilty of Bank Fraud After Overdrawing $2.1 Million

Case of Moore v R [2016] NSWCCA 260 The accused Mr. Moore was found Not Guilty …continue reading

How To Get Your Disqualifications Removed Now

The New NSW Driving Laws have come into effect from 28 October 2017, allowing you to …continue reading

Will My Case Be Thrown Out If Alleged Victim Fails To Attend Court?

Consider the scenario where your charged with common assault, with a provisional apprehended domestic violence order …continue reading

How To Get Cases Dismissed Due to Mental Health

A successful section 32 Mental Health Application in Court can result in the dismissal of criminal …continue reading

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Intoxication Defences

Vandalism Laws in New South Wales

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Deliberately Lighting Properties on Fire in New South Wales

Causing a Bushfire Penalties in NSW

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Damaging Property by Fire Offences in NSW

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Desecrating Protected Places Offences in NSW

Destroy or Damage Property with Fire or Explosive Laws & Penalties in NSW

Statute of Limitations in Australia

The New NSW Local Court Practice Note: What you Need to Know When Going to Court

Strike Force Irrabella Set Up to Investigate Domestic Violence Allegations Against Former South Sydney Rabbitohs Player

Chinese Drug Trafficker on Death Row Escapes Lawful Custody by Tunnelling Through Sewers to Road Outside

NSW Police Commissioner Defends Officers Who Performed ‘Unlawful’ Arrest on Curtis Scott

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Latest BOSCAR statistics and the need for greater focus on rehabilitation: An interview with Deputy Mayor of Dubbo and Barrister Stephen Lawrence

Woman Dragged Out of Car by Hammer-Wielding Man During Frightening Carjacking Incident

Section 32 Mental Health Applications now Replaced by Section 14 to Get Criminal Charges Dismissed in Court

NSW Police Leak Private Information of Complainants

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Concerns Reignited for Prisoners Amid Further Outbreaks of COVID-19

Law on the Age of Criminal Responsibility in NSW: An Interview with Greens MP David Shoebridge

Law and Penalties for Damaging or Defacing Trains and Train Stations in NSW

Inquest Into the Death of Indigenous Man in Custody Highlights the Need for Change: An Exclusive Interview with Barrister Stephen Lawrence from The Wigs

Police Hunt Underway for Youths Throwing Rocks at Vehicles in Darwin as Six-Year-Old Girl Narrowly Escapes Injury

NSW Police Aim to Conduct 200,000 Mobile Drug Tests Representing an Increase From the Previous Year

Law on Correctional Employees Engaging in Sexual Conduct or Intimate Relationship with Inmates in NSW

Videos Show Sydney Man Kicking Dog Five Times in the Face and Calling Him “Little C***”

Two Women Arrested for Allegedly Defacing a Statue Considered a ‘Public Place’ in Sydney

Law on Police Use of Pepper Spray in NSW

Law on NSW Police Arrest Powers

Law on Australia’s Right to Hold Public Assemblies

Law on Threatening to Destroy or Damage Property in NSW

Is it a Crime to Throw a Rock in NSW?

Woman in Sydney’s West Charged for Maliciously Damaging a Sydney Man’s Tesla Car

Legal Information on Car Theft Charges in NSW

How Does COVID-19 Affect Bail Applications in NSW?

COVID-19 – Key Changes Made by District Courts Affecting all Criminal and Traffic Cases in NSW

Melbourne’s Iconic Hosier Lane Covered by Cloudy Streaks of Paint in Graffiti Vandalism Attack

Is it a Crime to Throw Rocks at Vehicles in NSW?

Sydney Woman Charged with Damaging Property by Fire After Allegedly Burning Down Home in Domestic Violence Act

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Guide on the Penalties for Damaging or Destroying Property with Fire in NSW

What is Self-Defence Under the Law in NSW?

Law & Penalties for Deliberately Lighting a Fire Causing Bushfires

Law on Deliberately Lighting Fires in NSW

The Law on Destroying or Damaging Property Using Fire or Explosives in NSW

The Law on Strip Searches in NSW

Understanding the Law on Graffiti Charges in NSW

Understanding the Offence of Intentionally or Recklessly Damage or Destroy Property in NSW

The Law on Damage or Destroy Property by means of Fire or Explosive Charges in NSW

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

What are the Penalties for Damaging or Destroying Someone’s Property?

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A Guide on Your Right to Silence When Approached by Police

What are the Penalties for Destroying or Damaging Someone’s Property with Fire?

The Law and Penalties for Throwing Rocks or Other Objects at Vehicles or Vessels in NSW

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The Law and Penalties for Intentionally or Recklessly Destroy or Damage Property in NSW?

New NSW Sentencing Penalty Introduced: The New ‘Intensive Corrections Orders’

New Sentencing Option Introduced in NSW: ‘Community Correction Orders’

The End of ‘Section 10 Bonds’ in NSW as a Sentencing Option

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What is Obscene Exposure and Offensive Conduct?

Can I Be Guilty of Common Assault if There Was No Physical Force Applied?

Can You Refuse to Give a DNA Sample to Police?

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What is Cyber Bullying By Using a Carriage Service to Threaten?

The Law on Mandatory Life Sentences in NSW

The Law on Getting Bail When Charged by Police

The Law on Making False Accusations

New Laws on The Right to Silence for Criminal Offences

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