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Good Behaviour Bond and Good Behaviour Licence

Here is an explanation of good behaviour bonds in New South Wales. Click here for more on your options and rights...continue reading
Intensive Correction Order Complete Guide

An Intensive correction order is also called an ICO. It’s a form of jail sentence for serious criminal offences. An offender doesn't go to jail.continue reading
What is a Criminal Lawyers’ Role?

What happens when a criminal lawyer comes across a client who confesses guilt but maintains a plea of ‘not guilty’? “I did It, but I want you to defend me”.continue reading
Sexual Assault and Age of Consent Australia Laws Complete Guide NSW

Click here for a complete guide on affirmative consent, age of consent, and sexual assault laws, charges, penalties, and defences in NSW continue reading
Byron Bay Police Bust 24-year-old with 73 kilograms of Cannabis

24-year-old man and woman who were driving a truck near Byron Bay have been allegedly found with 73kg of cannabis with an estimated street value of $480,000…continue reading
Chef Sexually Assaults 16-year-old Girl Avoids Jail

34-year-old Chef Graeme Walter who sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl has been sentenced…continue reading
Police Officer Allegedly Assaulted in the Execution of Duty in Response to a Domestic Violence Incident Report in NSW

A 27-year-old man has allegedly repeatedly punched a senior police officer's head after police were responding to a domestic violence incident on xmas eve..continue reading
Elderly Man Faces Six Counts of Sexual Touching Charges in NSW

A 77-year-old man has allegedly sexually touched 4 girls in a public swimming pool in Kiama has been charged and granted bail…continue reading
‘Home Improvement’ Actor Zachery Ty Bryan Now Sitting in Jail Cell for Allegedly Choking His Girlfriend

39-year-old Zachert Bryan from hit 90s sitcom ‘Home Improvement’ has allegedly choked his girlfriend during an argument has been charged.continue reading
Drugs Discovered Inside Shoulder Pads, Suit Lining and Shoe Soles of Prison Inmates

Mid North Coast prison correctional officers have captured over $300k in opioids shrouded in soles of sneakers that were meant to be delivered to an inmate…continue reading
Man Allegedly Performed a Sex Act in Front of a 21-Year-Old Woman on Sydney Train

A 48-year-old Eastlakes man has allegedly exposed himself before performing a sex act in-front of a 21-year-old stranger in a Sydney train has been charged.continue reading
Man charged with assault after farting in an Uber

35-year-old James Mallett allegedly farted in an Uber that triggered a brawl between him and the driver has been charged with assault.continue reading
Brave Little Boy Endures 12-Hour Joyride Hiding in Stolen Vehicle Until Safe to Get Help

It is reported that around 8:40pm on Saturday 10 October, a white Mitsubishi Pajero 4-wheel drive was stolen with the boy, named Joseph, inside...continue reading
Man Charged with Contaminating Food After Poking Loaf of Bread with Blood-Covered Syringe at Supermarket

33-year-old Fue Yang has allegedly inserted a needle contaminated with blood into a loaf of bread that sat on a Woolworths’ supermarket shelf has been arrested.continue reading
Section 32 Mental Health Applications now Replaced by Section 14 to Get Criminal Charges Dismissed in Court

The new laws on section 32 mental health diversionary pathways for defendants facing criminal charge(s) in NSW Courts. Click here for more…continue reading
Sydney Man Charged for Wounding with Intent a Police Officer

A Sydney man who pounced on police with a knife while high on ice was shot in the stomach by the officer. The law on wounding with intent charges in…continue reading
Man Gets Sentenced for Break, Enter & Commit Serious Indictable Offence After Smashing Pumpkins

25-year-old carnival worker allegedly smashed pumpkins & smeared vegetables during a rampage in a NSW regional exhibition hall has been sentenced.continue reading
Sydney Uber Driver Sentenced for Raping 17-Year-Old Girl in Car

39-year-old Sydney Uber driver Onur Dedeoglu was booked to drive the 17-year-old girl home when he raped her in the back seat has now been sentenced.continue reading
Woman in Sydney’s West Charged for Maliciously Damaging a Sydney Man’s Tesla Car

A woman in Penrith’s Westfield carpark has been caught on camera blatantly keying the side of a $100,000 Tesla car belonging to a Sydney Man.continue reading
Police Fatally Shoot Sydney Man Carrying Knife in Public

A Sydney man's been shot dead by police after he allegedly ran at them with a knife, meat tenderiser and hammer. But was it necessary to fatally shoot him?continue reading
The Coronavirus Rules and Penalties You Must Know in NSW

31-year-old Justin Rhodes filmed himself inside a supermarket falsely claiming he has tested positive to COVID19 & intended to infect all has been arrested.continue reading
New COVID Laws: $5,000 On-The-Spot Fines for Spitting or Coughing at Police or Health Care Workers in NSW

The 24-year-old and 62-year-old men allegedly spat on police officers during COVID, have each been arrested and charged with new $5,000 on-the-spot fines.continue reading
Clear Guide on When You Can Leave Your Home and Public Gathering Laws and Penalties During COVID19

Two Senior Constable NSW police officers attended a party in a Sydney CBD apartment on the weekend during COVID19 social distancing laws have been fined.continue reading
How Former Prison Guard Used Cereal Boxes to Conceal and Traffic Contraband into Place of Detention

66-year-old prison guard trafficked contraband for prisoners in jail has been charged and due to be sentenced. Law on trafficking drugs in NSW prisons.continue reading
Man Charged for Sexual Assault Offences After Allegedly Posing as Police Officer

31-year-old man allegedly armed with a shotgun attended 2 hotel rooms posing as police before forcing each woman in COVID-19 isolation to have sex with him.continue reading
Woman Charged for Assaulting Police in South-West Sydney After Spitting at the Officer

A 25-year-old woman allegedly spat and coughed at the police officer’s face after being stopped following a car chase in south-west Sydney.continue reading
Penalties for Discriminating Against Race or Colour

A young Asian-Australian mother was quietly travelling in a Sydney train with her baby found herself being yelled at by a middle-aged Caucasian female.continue reading
38-Year-Old Man Sentenced For a Common Assault Charge

Student from Hong Kong accused of having coronavirus punched in face for wearing face mask.continue reading
Melbourne’s Iconic Hosier Lane Covered by Cloudy Streaks of Paint in Graffiti Vandalism Attack

Melbourne’s Hosier Lane has fell victim to a graffiti vandalism attack by a group of people wearing masks with fire extinguishers.continue reading
Woman Charged with Larceny After Stealing Face Masks and Other Medical Supplies from a Hospital

65-year-old woman has allegedly stolen 60 face masks, hand sanitisers and wipes from a hospital she attended to mentor students.continue reading
Western Sydney Smuggling Bust: Two People Charged Attempting to Smuggle Exotic Animals Out of Australia

A two people from Sydney have allegedly tried smuggling a range of exotic species from Australia to Hong Kong and Taiwan have been arrested.continue reading
Two Men Wield Broken Wine Bottles Causing Actual Bodily Harm in Wine Aisle

Two men wield broken wine bottles in wine aisle after a dispute arose when a man bumped his motorizes cart into a couples’ cart.continue reading
Mother ‘Not Guilty’ of Poisoning Daughter with Urine and Laxatives

The court found the 47-year-old mother ‘not guilty’ after she was accused of injecting urine and laxatives into her 14-year-old daughter.continue reading
Poo Found in Woolworths Aisle Could Lead to Offensive Conduct Charges

Poo has been discovered sitting in the cleaning product aisle of a Woolworths supermarket for hours amongst the Coronavirus-induced panic buying.continue reading
Your Rights as a Driver When Pulled Over by Police for RBT in NSW

NSW, Victoria and Qld police have temporarily suspended RBT’s on Roads following the pandemic fears. Your rights as a driver when pulled over for RBT.continue reading
Inquest into William Tyrrell Case Hears Bestiality Allegations Involving Person of Interest

The William Tyrrell inquest hears allegations of bestiality associated with a convicted paedophile who lived near where the boy was last seen.continue reading
Stranger Allegedly Sexually Touched School Girl is Yet to be Identified and Charged

A 12-year-old girl, while walking to school, has allegedly been approached & lured into a strangers’ car before being sexually touched by him in Cabramatta.continue reading
Sydney Woman Who Stabbed Her Cat 20-times Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charges

A 20-year-old Sydney woman who pleaded guilty to stabbing her 11-year-old cat 20-times before throwing it off her apartment window has been sentenced.continue reading
Elderly Man Tortured with Taser & Drill in Murray Bridge Aggravated Kidnapping Ordeal

Two men have allegedly bound, kidnapped and tortured an elderly man with a taser and drill have been arrested and refused bail.continue reading
Australia’s Growing Illicit Drug Consumption

The Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program shows an increased use of cocaine, with a reduction in alcohol consumption across our nation. Click here for more.continue reading
NRL Star Curtis Scott Faces Resisting Arrest Charge in Sydney Court

NRL star Curtis Scott allegedly kicked and punched a police officer has been arrested and charged, but cleared to play for Raiders.continue reading
Former Western Australian Police Officer Faces 108 Sexual Assault Charges

50-year-old former WA police officer, Adrian Moore has allegedly committed 108 sexual offences against women he met from online dating apps has faced court.continue reading
Is it a Crime to Throw Rocks at Vehicles in NSW?

Groups of people have been throwing rocks from an overpass in the Hunter region damaging at least three vehicles. Police are still investigating...continue reading
Cyclist Dies After Being Struck by Car: What’s the Minimum Passing Distance Rule in NSW?

A teenage boy riding his bicycle has been tragically killed after he was hit by a car south of Wollongong. A blog on the law on minimum passing distance.continue reading
Sydney Woman Charged with Damaging Property by Fire After Allegedly Burning Down Home in Domestic Violence Act

A 20-year-old Sydney woman has allegedly set her home on fire with a candle following a bad break-up with her boyfriend has been arrested and charged.continue reading
Explosive discovered in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs Property

A live explosive has been discovered in a property in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, causing families to evacuate their homes.continue reading
A 29-Year-Old Man Is Charged with Assault After Allegedly Causing Actual Bodily Harm on a Busker Dressed as a Pencil

A 29-year-old man has allegedly attacked a pencil dressed street performer over the head with his ukulele instrument has been arrested and charged.continue reading
Two Mothers’ Charged with Affray Following on Online Disagreement

Two Sydney mum’s aged 33 and 36 agreed to settle their argument in person after arguing online about the coronavirus has allegedly ended in violence.continue reading
Man Charged with Filming a Person Without Consent in Sydney

A 49-year-old Sydney man has allegedly secretly filmed a woman engaged in sexual acts in a brothel has been arrested and charged.continue reading
Law, Penalties and Defences for Centrelink Charges

A 35-year-old mother has obtained a financial advantage of over $26,000 by deception from Centrelink over a period of nearly 7-years has been sentenced.continue reading
A 23-year-old Man has been Charged with Attempted Kidnapping in NSW

A man has allegedly attacked a 27-year-old woman by placing his belt around her neck after following her from a Sydney railway station has been arrested.continue reading
Is Sexual Touching Without Consent a Crime in NSW?

A 27-year-old naked man allegedly attacked and sexually touched a woman while she was walking home to her unit in Sydney has been charged and refused bail.continue reading
Law, Penalties and Defences for Armed Robbery in NSW

A teenager has allegedly held up a pizza delivery man at knifepoint on the doorstep of a home before stealing a pizza and drink has been arrested.continue reading
Grievous Bodily Harm Penalties, Defences and Charges in NSW

52-year-old Youlette Wedgeworth has allegedly bitten off a man’s tongue while the pair were kissing has been arrested and charged.continue reading
Law and Penalties for Sexually Touching a Child Under 10 in NSW

29-year-old Indian national, Nikhil Bhatia has allegedly kissed a 2-year-old boy’s lips twice at the Sydney Aquarium has been arrested.continue reading
What are the Penalties, Defences and Charges for Break and Enter in NSW?

A home owner has woken up on his bed to a burglar sucking his toes has led to a police investigation to find the perpetrator.continue reading
What is the Maximum Sentence for Possessing Child Abuse Material?

A 30-year-old man from South-Australia allegedly ordered a child-like sex doll online has been charged and released on bail.continue reading
What is Bestiality and its Penalties in NSW?

A Sydney couple have allegedly committed a sex act with a dog named 'Nala' have been charged for bestiality. This blog outlines the law on bestiality.continue reading
Law on Break, Enter and Commit Serious Indictable Offences in NSW

Thieves have robbed a mother’s home twice after she left her home to escape from the bushfires on new year’s eve. An article on the law on break and enter.continue reading
What is Self-Defence Under the Law in NSW?

The footage depicts an angry Pope Francis slapping a woman’s hand twice after she grabbed and yanked his hand in Vatican City on new year’s eve.continue reading
New NSW Sentencing Penalty Introduced: The New ‘Intensive Corrections Orders’

New sentencing laws in NSW: The new ‘intensive corrections order’ replaces and expands on the old ‘intensive corrections order’ while re-introducing home detention.continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Animal Cruelty in NSW?

A Chinese man who beat a puppy with a stick whilst in his underpants pleads guilty to animal cruelty.continue reading

My Journey Towards Becoming a Law Firm Principal

Ten years ago, I embarked on a journey of working as a criminal lawyer in Sydney. …continue reading

How to Avoid a Criminal Conviction after Pleading Guilty in Court?

We’re all aware that a criminal conviction or criminal record against your name can have …continue reading

Is homosexuality an offence?

The Government is created by the people, for the people, who make the laws that reflect …continue reading

Employee Fraud and Compensation Orders by Courts – Do the Ends Justify the Means?

‘Dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception, or causing a financial disadvantage by deception’ is a common …continue reading

How to Avoid a Conviction After Pleading Guilty to a Drug Offence

A section 10 dismissal, soon to be known (from 2018) as Conditional Release Orders (CRO), is …continue reading

How To Remove your Licence Disqualifications Earlier. Big Changes in the NSW Traffic Laws

The complex traffic laws in NSW are changing again. Some big changes include: the abolition of …continue reading

Is it an Assault to Spit at Someone in NSW?

Spitting at someone doesn’t necessarily constitute a criminal offence of “assault”. If the police charge you …continue reading

Are Interstate Traffic Offences Disregarded by NSW Courts?

A common question I get asked is, when the Court is considering on a penalty to …continue reading

Not Guilty of Bank Fraud After Overdrawing $2.1 Million

Case of Moore v R [2016] NSWCCA 260 The accused Mr. Moore was found Not Guilty …continue reading

How To Get Your Disqualifications Removed Now

The New NSW Driving Laws have come into effect from 28 October 2017, allowing you to …continue reading

Will My Case Be Thrown Out If Alleged Victim Fails To Attend Court?

Consider the scenario where your charged with common assault, with a provisional apprehended domestic violence order …continue reading

How To Get Cases Dismissed Due to Mental Health

A successful section 32 Mental Health Application in Court can result in the dismissal of criminal …continue reading

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Our Featured Articles on Intensive Correction Order

Good Behaviour Bond and Good Behaviour Licence

Intensive Correction Order Complete Guide

What is a Criminal Lawyers’ Role?

Sexual Assault and Age of Consent Australia Laws Complete Guide NSW

Byron Bay Police Bust 24-year-old with 73 kilograms of Cannabis

Chef Sexually Assaults 16-year-old Girl Avoids Jail

Police Officer Allegedly Assaulted in the Execution of Duty in Response to a Domestic Violence Incident Report in NSW

Elderly Man Faces Six Counts of Sexual Touching Charges in NSW

‘Home Improvement’ Actor Zachery Ty Bryan Now Sitting in Jail Cell for Allegedly Choking His Girlfriend

Drugs Discovered Inside Shoulder Pads, Suit Lining and Shoe Soles of Prison Inmates

Man Allegedly Performed a Sex Act in Front of a 21-Year-Old Woman on Sydney Train

Man charged with assault after farting in an Uber

Brave Little Boy Endures 12-Hour Joyride Hiding in Stolen Vehicle Until Safe to Get Help

Man Charged with Contaminating Food After Poking Loaf of Bread with Blood-Covered Syringe at Supermarket

Section 32 Mental Health Applications now Replaced by Section 14 to Get Criminal Charges Dismissed in Court

Sydney Man Charged for Wounding with Intent a Police Officer

Man Gets Sentenced for Break, Enter & Commit Serious Indictable Offence After Smashing Pumpkins

Sydney Uber Driver Sentenced for Raping 17-Year-Old Girl in Car

Woman in Sydney’s West Charged for Maliciously Damaging a Sydney Man’s Tesla Car

Police Fatally Shoot Sydney Man Carrying Knife in Public

The Coronavirus Rules and Penalties You Must Know in NSW

New COVID Laws: $5,000 On-The-Spot Fines for Spitting or Coughing at Police or Health Care Workers in NSW

Clear Guide on When You Can Leave Your Home and Public Gathering Laws and Penalties During COVID19

How Former Prison Guard Used Cereal Boxes to Conceal and Traffic Contraband into Place of Detention

Man Charged for Sexual Assault Offences After Allegedly Posing as Police Officer

Woman Charged for Assaulting Police in South-West Sydney After Spitting at the Officer

Penalties for Discriminating Against Race or Colour

38-Year-Old Man Sentenced For a Common Assault Charge

Melbourne’s Iconic Hosier Lane Covered by Cloudy Streaks of Paint in Graffiti Vandalism Attack

Woman Charged with Larceny After Stealing Face Masks and Other Medical Supplies from a Hospital

Western Sydney Smuggling Bust: Two People Charged Attempting to Smuggle Exotic Animals Out of Australia

Two Men Wield Broken Wine Bottles Causing Actual Bodily Harm in Wine Aisle

Mother ‘Not Guilty’ of Poisoning Daughter with Urine and Laxatives

Poo Found in Woolworths Aisle Could Lead to Offensive Conduct Charges

Your Rights as a Driver When Pulled Over by Police for RBT in NSW

Inquest into William Tyrrell Case Hears Bestiality Allegations Involving Person of Interest

Stranger Allegedly Sexually Touched School Girl is Yet to be Identified and Charged

Sydney Woman Who Stabbed Her Cat 20-times Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charges

Elderly Man Tortured with Taser & Drill in Murray Bridge Aggravated Kidnapping Ordeal

Australia’s Growing Illicit Drug Consumption

NRL Star Curtis Scott Faces Resisting Arrest Charge in Sydney Court

Former Western Australian Police Officer Faces 108 Sexual Assault Charges

Is it a Crime to Throw Rocks at Vehicles in NSW?

Cyclist Dies After Being Struck by Car: What’s the Minimum Passing Distance Rule in NSW?

Sydney Woman Charged with Damaging Property by Fire After Allegedly Burning Down Home in Domestic Violence Act

Explosive discovered in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs Property

A 29-Year-Old Man Is Charged with Assault After Allegedly Causing Actual Bodily Harm on a Busker Dressed as a Pencil

Two Mothers’ Charged with Affray Following on Online Disagreement

Man Charged with Filming a Person Without Consent in Sydney

Law, Penalties and Defences for Centrelink Charges

A 23-year-old Man has been Charged with Attempted Kidnapping in NSW

Is Sexual Touching Without Consent a Crime in NSW?

Law, Penalties and Defences for Armed Robbery in NSW

Grievous Bodily Harm Penalties, Defences and Charges in NSW

Law and Penalties for Sexually Touching a Child Under 10 in NSW

What are the Penalties, Defences and Charges for Break and Enter in NSW?

What is the Maximum Sentence for Possessing Child Abuse Material?

What is Bestiality and its Penalties in NSW?

Law on Break, Enter and Commit Serious Indictable Offences in NSW

What is Self-Defence Under the Law in NSW?

New NSW Sentencing Penalty Introduced: The New ‘Intensive Corrections Orders’

What is the Law and Penalties for Animal Cruelty in NSW?

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