Law on Threatening to Destroy or Damage Property in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It has taken more than four years for a career lifeguard on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland to be stood down following a domestic violence incident in which he threatened to burn down an apartment while his former partner was inside. Mark Eric Jacobs, from Sunrise Beach in ...continue reading
Is it a Crime to Throw a Rock in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It was a lucky escape for a NSW police officer who managed to get away with only a minor injury to her arm after a large rock was thrown down at her police vehicle as she drove in the north west of Boggabilla in the early hours of ...continue reading
Woman in Sydney’s West Charged for Maliciously Damaging a Sydney Man’s Tesla Car
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Tesla is renowned for its all-electric vehicles and its infinitely scalable clean energy generation. But now, the company with the mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy can also add self-surveillance to the list. Thanks to the “sentry mode” feature on Tesla vehicles – amongst a ...continue reading
Legal Information on Car Theft Charges in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It was far from an ordinary night for Cairns man, Greg Hamill, who last week woke up to an odd noise coming from inside his Kanimbla home, drawing his attention to a pair of thieves who had found their way into his garage. Somehow, the robbers had forced ...continue reading
How Does COVID-19 Affect Bail Applications in NSW?
By Fouad Awada and Jimmy Singh. On 30 March 2020, the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down a decision granting conditional bail to Mr Abdul Rakielbakhour who was accused and charged with serious domestic violence charges. Mr Rakielbakhour was arrested and charged with common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, alleged ...continue reading
COVID-19 – Key Changes Made by District Courts Affecting all Criminal and Traffic Cases in NSW
From 30 March 2020, the District Court have implemented a number of changes to the way in which criminal cases are heard during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to remain up to date as arrangements are likely to continue to change. If you have a criminal matter in the District Court currently, please ...continue reading
How COVID-19 is Affecting NSW Local Court Cases in Australia
Taking affect Monday, 30 March 2020, a number of key changes have been made to the way in which NSW Local Court matters are to be dealt with during the COVID-19 pandemic. On 24 March 2020, the New South Wales Chief Magistrate, Judge Graham Henson AM, released a Memorandum regarding some of the key ...continue reading
Melbourne’s Iconic Hosier Lane Covered by Cloudy Streaks of Paint in Graffiti Vandalism Attack
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. If you’ve ever been to Melbourne before, or simply searched the city online, you’ll likely be familiar with the iconic Hosier Lane. Painted with vibrant swirls of colour and showcasing striking, ephemeral designs, the passageway is recognised as a time-honoured site for expressive street art, with layer upon ...continue reading
Is it a Crime to Throw Rocks at Vehicles in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. In recent years, there have been an increasing number of cases emerging involving rocks being hurled at vehicles from overpasses all around Australia. For motorists, this has become a significant safety matter, particularly because large, hard objects such as rocks not only have the ability to damage vehicles, ...continue reading
Sydney Woman Charged with Damaging Property by Fire After Allegedly Burning Down Home in Domestic Violence Act
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It is reported that a young woman has been arrested after she allegedly used a candle to set fire to her own home in Sydney’s north. According to NSW Police Force, at around 10pm on 26 February 2020, multiple fire crews were called to a property engulfed by ...continue reading