The Crime of Sexually Touching a Child in NSW
71-year-old tennis coach Raymond Younan has allegedly sexually abused a 12-year-old girl whom he was coaching tennis to. On Wednesday, NSW police approached and arrested the 71-year-old at the Linfield tennis courts. He was taken to the Chatswood Police Station where he was subsequently charged. Police allege that while the two were travelling interstate ...continue reading
Law on Obtaining Benefit by Deception in NSW
Call it fake news – or perhaps, fake brews – but we assure you it’s not: This week, a motorist in the UK was arrested after police discovered hundreds of fake McDonald’s stickers to trade for free coffees hoarded in his vehicle. Now, you’re probably wondering, just as we are – if you’re struggling ...continue reading
Law on Sexual Intercourse with a Child Under 10 in NSW
It’s reported that Anthony Sampieri has pleaded guilty to having sexual intercourse with a child under 10-years-of-age. His matter was listed for sentence at the Downing Centre Sydney District Court this year, but has now been delayed to 30 January 2020 for sentence due to his health- suffering from cancer in the liver, he ...continue reading
Penalties for Child Rape Charges in NSW
25-year-old Gerrad Coddington and 29-year-old Christina Nelson-Coddington from Oklahoma, USA have both been described as nothing short of “evil” parents after they beat, handcuffed and sexually assaulted a two-year-old girl. The Attorney General of Oklahoma, Mike Hunter has said that their actions were the worst he had ever seen. “The actions of these two ...continue reading
Law on Attempted Sexual Intercourse Without Consent
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Sexual assault is both a serious crime and one that is becoming increasingly common. In the last few years alone, sexual assault allegations across Australia investigated by police have been widespread, with their findings presenting frightening insights into the numbers and nature of assaults occurring. In fact, from ...continue reading
Penalties for a Teacher Having Sex with an Under-Age Student
It is reported that on or about 16 October 2019, 36-year-old Texas high school teacher, Randi Chaverria allegedly performed oral sex on a student in her classroom on two occasions at the Round Rock High School during her employment there. Chaverria who was a family and consumer science teacher was awarded ‘Teacher of the ...continue reading
Law on Assault Police Charges in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Whether you agree with it or not, when it comes to enforcing the law, police are considered the gatekeepers and guardians of the system, ensuring they both protect and control citizens. For the most part, when performing their duties, police officers are rational and reasonable in exercising their ...continue reading
Law on Sexual Touching in NSW
It’s reported that 51-year-old doctor Ramin Harirchian has been found guilty of sexually assaulting his female patient during consultation. Harirchian had pleaded ‘not guilty’ at the Brisbane District Court to the charge of sexual assault after he was accused of sexually assaulting his 26-year-old female patient during consultation. The 26-year-old patient went to see ...continue reading
The Legal Consequences of Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death in NSW
It is reported that 65-year-old Timothy Scollary drove his car too far to the left of the road right before fatally colliding into and knocking a cyclist off his bicycle. Police are of the view that Scollary was travelling at about 76 and 87km/h in a 100km/h speed zone in the moments he lost ...continue reading
New Laws in ACT Legalise Cannabis Possession and Cultivation
31 January 2020 is the date that the ACT legalises the cultivation of cannabis and possession of cannabis. This doesn’t come without its restrictions though… This means, that the ACT has now passed a bill which effectively allows anyone who is at least 18-years-of-age to grow up to two cannabis plants and possess up ...continue reading