Leaving a Child Unsupervised in a Motor Vehicle Offences NSW
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. An 11-month-old baby girl has been found dead inside a car that was parked outside Perth’s Kingsway Christian College in the suburb of Darch in what authorities have called a “sad tragedy”. The young girl was found by her mother in the family car on Wednesday 14 April 2021 ...continue reading
What is a Sexual Act in NSW?
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. A senior Corrective Services NSW officer has been charged in the aftermath of an investigation that sought to undercover sexual acts allegedly performed before female colleagues over a six-year period at a correctional facility in the state’s Central Tablelands. At the beginning of April 2021, detectives from the Robbery ...continue reading
Your Responsibility as a Dog Owner When in a Public Place: What the Law Says NSW
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Readers, this one’s a tear-jerker, so you may want to keep a box of tissues ready. It is with great sadness we report to you that Freddie Mercury The Seal, London’s beloved pup, has had to be put down after being attacked by an “out of control” dog in ...continue reading
What are the Sexual Touching Laws in NSW?
Poppy Morandin. A ride share driver has been charged with sexual touching following an alleged incident in Sydney’s north-west last month. Police will allege that whilst driving a 31-year-old woman home in Kellyville at around 11:50pm, the male driver placed her hand on his genital area. The woman subsequently left the vehicle, with the ...continue reading
Using a Carriage Service to Menace, Cause Offence or Harass Offences & Defences
Poppy Morandin and Jimmy Singh. Image credit: Fadhli Adnan A man has faced court in Queensland after allegedly editing and disseminating footage of the Christchurch mosque massacre. The footage begins with a title card stating: ‘how much more of this sh*t did you think we would take?’ before cutting to the graphic events of the ...continue reading
Making False Reports to Police Offences & Defences NSW
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. We’ve all done it – made up some outrageous excuse to get out of work. Indeed, there’s no denying some of us hate our jobs. But then there’s this guy – a man in Arizona so desperate to get out of work that he went to the extreme length ...continue reading
Aggravated Sexual Intercourse with Child Aged 14, But Under 16 in NSW
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. A Sydney high school teacher has admitted in court to having sex with an underage student, pleading guilty to three counts of aggravated sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old. Monica Elizabeth Young was due to stand trial in September 2021 over allegations she repeatedly sexually assaulted a male student over ...continue reading
Stealing Property in a Dwelling-House Offences & Defences in NSW
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. An award-winning 129cm-long rabbit that held the Guinness World Record for being the biggest of its kind in the world has been stolen from his home in Stoulton, England. Darius, a 12-year-old continental giant rabbit, went missing on Saturday 10th April 2021 after it was believed to have been ...continue reading
Stealing Plants Not Growing in Gardens Offences & Defences NSW
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. In April 2021, it was reported that thieves had been pillaging plants from several public spaces around Wollongong, getting off scot-free in spite of the enduring efforts of landscapers and horticulturalists who had spent so much time sprucing up the public gardens for citizens to enjoy. In fact, not ...continue reading
Making or Using Counterfeit Money Offences & Defences in NSW
Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. In March 2021, shoppers and traders across Tasmania were being urged to be vigilant after reports surfaced that counterfeit money was floating amongst the community. In particular, it was found that businesses on the northwest coast were experiencing a spike in counterfeit notes being tendered. Tasmania Police jumped on ...continue reading