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
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 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
A Guide on the Penalties for Sexual Assault in NSW
The District Court of NSW has heard that a former NSW Police officer blackmailed his victims into having sex. It is reported that 30-year old Vaughan Hildebrand has pleaded guilty to 44 criminal charges including sexual assault of four women. It is reported that Hildebrand threatened his victims to have sex with him. He ...continue reading
A Guide on the Law on Perverting the Course of Justice in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It is reported that on 24 September 2019, Carley Anne Watkins was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for perverting the course of justice as well as the aggravated assault of a taxi driver at her Hobart home in the beachside suburb of Blackmans Bay in 2018. Pending her ...continue reading
A Guide on the Penalties for Contaminating Food in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. The tradition of biting into a slice of cake, perhaps coated with creamy frosting or topped with fresh fruit, is undeniably one of life’s little pleasures. Especially when it’s your birthday. But imagine taking a mouthful of your very own birthday cake, only to discover a sharp needle ...continue reading