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
The Law on Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It’s official – silly season is around the corner! And you know what that means. Amongst the shopping, baking, entertaining, cleaning and other crazy array of demands, there’s also a hell of a lot of parties to attend. And for many of us, that means a hell of ...continue reading
The Penalties for the Production of Child Pornography in Australia
A 37-year-old Sydney man has appeared at the Blacktown Local Court last week after facing numerous counts of child abuse material, including the production and possession of child abuse material. Following an investigation by the NSW Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, the 37-year-old Sydney man from Marayong was arrested after police executed a search ...continue reading
What the Law Says If You Fail to Care for a Child as a Carer with Parental Responsibilities in NSW
It is reported that 22-year-old Jaycob Yarran has allegedly burned a toddler with a cigarette lighter and boiling water. She was allegedly burnt on her stomach by a cigarette lighter. Yarran who is the partner of the 2-year old girls carer claims that her injuries were caused from a pot of noodles. It’s reported ...continue reading
The Penalties You Can Face for Illegal Wildlife Trade in Australia
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Baby turtles. There’s just something so adorable about them. Yes, they’re reptiles, which many people aren’t the biggest fans of. But they’re still teeny, tiny bundles of cuteness, waddling around with their miniature shell backpacks, ready to dash off to the ocean. And what about their sweet little ...continue reading
The Law Around Driving in Bus Lanes in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Bus lanes are scattered right across Australia’s roads, and while it’s pretty tempting to hop into one and drive on your merry way past hundreds of people sitting in traffic, getting into one at the wrong time can leave you out of pocket by hundreds of dollars. In ...continue reading
The Penalties for Not Using Your Fog Lights Correctly in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Fog lights do exactly as they are described – they are designed to be used in foggy conditions that may limit a driver’s vision. However, they still seem to cause confusion with some drivers. For a large part, this is because car lights have today come on in ...continue reading
What’s the Penalties for Assaulting Police in NSW?
It is reported that 59-year-old Michael Greene allegedly assaulted a female police officer when he was being taken away from the MCG Stadium on Saturday. Michael, who’s son is a Giants’ player (Toby Greene), has been charged with 6 counts, including assaulting police, assaulting emergency worker, intentionally and recklessly occasioning injury to a police ...continue reading
What is the Law on Impersonating an Emergency Services Vehicle in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Last week we brought you a guide on what you should do when you hear or see an emergency vehicle siren in NSW. Indeed, it is seemingly obvious how to respond. Nevertheless, many motorists, despite journeying on roads every day, simply don’t know the correct way to respond ...continue reading
What’s the Penalties and Defences for an Assault Charge in NSW?
A footage has emerged depicting an altercation involving 3 police officer’s and an indigenous 17-year-old boy. 17-year-old Quinton Avery, who is currently studying at TAFE, says he was left with injuries, including a bruised jaw and bleeding lip. Quinton said, “I went straight home to my aunty’s where I’m staying, and then my cousin ...continue reading