The law on larceny in New South Wales. This articles outlines the penalties and laws on theft or stealing offences. continue reading
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Does keeping lost property amount to larceny or stealing in New South Wales? continue reading
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Is intoxication a defence to a criminal offence in New South Wales? Click here for more on the laws on how intoxication can be used in cases. continue reading
Being ‘in company’ makes an offence more serious warranting heavier punishment. But what does ‘in company’ mean? Click here… continue reading
How a person who does not physically commit a crime bear the responsibility of guilt as an accessory in New South Wales. Click here for more… continue reading
Can a person who did not physically commit a crime also be equally guilty of that crime in New South Wales? continue reading
A Sydney dog thief has avoided a conviction in court for stealing a dog, but has been slapped with a COVID fine for not wearing a mask… continue reading
What is the offence of having “goods in custody” in New South Wales and why is it easily misunderstood by lawyers? Click here for more… continue reading
What is Habitual Consorting and it’s Penalties? Habitual Consorting carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment of …continue reading
Robert Lindsay Hughes from the popular Australian TV show Hey Dad! was charged with 11 counts …continue reading
A criminal conviction is something that can generally impact on your ability to gain employment and …continue reading
Out of 1400 Australians, in a poll by News Corp, 75.7% believed that it is acceptable …continue reading
Why Doesn’t Australia Follow Portugal’s Radical Drugs Policy – Decriminalisation of Drugs? Writer and producer, Susan Ferreira, …continue reading
Evidence establishes that community supervision and programs are much more effective at changing offenders behaviour to …continue reading
There are two types of main charges in NSW labelled as “indictable offences”, and “summary offences”. …continue reading
73% of criminal cases result in the accused pleading guilty to serious criminal charges. 23% of …continue reading
Charged with a Drug Possession offence is daunting. It carries a maximum penalty of up to …continue reading
NSW Police are often seizing mobile phones (and other items) from people suspected of crimes, including …continue reading
The Case of R v Amanatidis [2001] NSWCCA 400 Michael Amanatidis was charged with supplying prohibited …continue reading
Key Takeaway Section 418 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) allows you to do whatever you …continue reading
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