A Guide on the Law on Car Theft Charges in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Uh… well… this is awkward. It is reported that last month, a man who turned up to court in Adelaide facing car theft charges was arrested again after allegedly driving there in another stolen vehicle. *Cue face palm* Indeed, on 30 July 2019, a 34-year-old man from Whyalla ...continue reading
Is it Legal to Make a Citizen’s Arrest in NSW?
It is reported that a man with a large knife in Sydney CBD has allegedly attempted to stab people on Tuesday. Causing the Sydney CBD to go into lockdown, the incident unfolded close to the corner of Clarence and King Street when a man who was reportedly armed with a machete went on a ...continue reading
Dishonestly Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception Penalties in NSW
It is reported that a former Coles employee has been charged with fraud and larceny allegedly worth nearly $2 million over a 5-month period of time, from February through to July 2019. 36-year-old Aaron Baslangic was Coles finance executive as Head of Strategic Initiatives for Coles online. Since his arrest in South-east Melbourne on ...continue reading
What Does the Law say about Joyriding or Taking a Conveyance without Consent in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. “Joyriding” is the term used to describe the act of taking a vehicle and driving it around recreationally without the owner’s consent. Joyriders are usually young – commonly teens and young adults – and are likely to be driving without a licence or insurance. They also usually have ...continue reading
What are the Penalties for Stealing a Dog in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. If you were to embark on a life of crime, professional dognapping is probably not the first act of law-breaking that would likely come to mind. Besides, who would even be that low to steal someone’s four-legged fur friend off them? But it so turns out that stealing ...continue reading
A Guide on Your Right to Silence When Approached by Police
By Scott Feeney and Jimmy Singh. The Brazilian Military Police were ready. The raid was about to take place in the northeast of the country, in the low-income community of Vila Irma Dulce. It was Monday the 22nd of April, and while on a regular patrol of their beat, the police observed a man ...continue reading
The Law on Stealing A Motor Vehicle or Vessel In NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. ‘Tis the season of giving – a time when people are kinder and more generous to one another, and when the spirit of Christmas guides us towards giving without a thought of getting, especially when it comes to the less fortunate. Well, at least for some of us. ...continue reading
Some of the Different Kinds of White-Collar Stealing Offences in NSW
A 53-year old woman, Catherine Koster was charged with obtaining financial advantage or cause disadvantage to her employer at the time, a charity organisation called Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia. The charity organisation raises money for worthy causes including the funding for PhD students to conduct medical research, and to support people suffering asbestos ...continue reading
The Law on Obtaining a Financial Advantage by Deception in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. The allure of winning a large sum of money is something most of us, at some point, find ourselves daydreaming about. Indeed, having more money than you can count and being able to afford that trip around the world, the spectacular mansion and let’s throw in a yacht, ...continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Larceny by Clerk or Servant in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Chances are, most people have stolen something at least once in their lives. For some of us, it’s merely the pen at the bank or the box of tissues from the hotel room, strangely because we enjoy the rush of stealing. For others, it’s a means to survive ...continue reading