Sexual Offences

What is the Law and Penalties for Indecent Assault Charges in NSW?

By Jimmy Singh on 17/10/2018

26-year-old NSW Police Constable, Mitchell James Willey was charged for indecently assaulting a woman at a Penrith music festival-Defqon 1 on 16 September last year. On Monday 15 October 2018, the off-duty police officer pleaded guilty in the Penrith Local Court to the indecent assault charge. Since charged, it’s reported that he had been ...continue reading

Defences and Penalties for Sexual Assault Offences in NSW

By Jimmy Singh on 13/10/2018

29-year-old property developer Longwei Xu was charged and found guilty following an 8-day jury trial for sexual assault, and indecent assault charges. Mr. Xu was sentenced by District Court Judge Norman on Friday October 12, resulting in an imprisonment sentence of two and a half years behind bars, with a balance of one and ...continue reading

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

By Jimmy Singh on 02/10/2018

On 24 October 2017, Parliament in NSW assented to the amending legislation which effectively changed the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW). As of 24 September 2018, three major new sentencing options were introduced into NSW. A Magistrate or Judge can now impose any one of these new sentencing or penalty options for traffic ...continue reading

New Sentencing Option Introduced in NSW: ‘Community Correction Orders’

By Jimmy Singh on 01/10/2018

Our previous blog outlined how the ‘section 10 bond’ has now replaced the new ‘conditional release order’ as a new sentencing option in NSW for criminal and traffic offences. This blog outlines a further new sentencing option called a ‘community corrections order’ which effectively replaces the old ‘section 9 bond’ and ‘community service order’ penalties, ...continue reading

The End of ‘Section 10 Bonds’ in NSW as a Sentencing Option

By Jimmy Singh on 24/09/2018

The Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) reflects the law behind all the sentencing options a Magistrates or Judges can impose on a person guilty of a NSW criminal or traffic offence. That Law has now changed and the new NSW sentencing penalties or options commence from today 24 September 2018 onwards. The popular ...continue reading

Uber Driver Charged for Raping a 17-year-old girl in Sydney

By Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia on 03/09/2018

By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh Our criminal justice system is based on the presumption of innocence until you are proven guilty in court. It’s a fundamental principal of our criminal justice system, and for very good reason- think of ever being accused of something you didn’t actually do. While it’s easy to point ...continue reading

Can a Streaker Be Considered a Sex Offender Under the Law in NSW?

By Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia on 26/08/2018

By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh In November 2017, two streakers invaded the pitch at the Big Bash Sydney, bolting across the Sydney Cricket Ground to the cheers of a record 39,756 spectators. The Central Coast cousins and carpenters Chad Sharp, 28, and Josh ‘a bit of a lunatic’ Hudson, 25, thought they would “light ...continue reading

What is the Law and Penalties on Revenge Porn in NSW?

By Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia on 19/08/2018

By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh Attorney General Mark Speakman has encouraged victims to report instances of revenge porn, which is now considered a criminal offence in NSW attracting heavy penalties, including full time prison- to reflect the seriousness that the community views this behaviour. Advances in technology has its benefits, but it also has ...continue reading

Consent in NSW Sexual Assault Cases

By Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia on 07/08/2018

By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh The NSW government will shell out $200 million over the next four years to educate the public on how to defend themselves against sexual assault, and at the heart of this strategy is a focus on children and university students. Put forward as the state’s first Sexual Assault Strategy, ...continue reading

What is Obscene Exposure and Offensive Conduct?

By Jimmy Singh on 31/07/2018

By Jimmy Singh A man has reportedly masturbated in public with his penis exposed in-front of women in Melbourne. The male, who police are still on the hunt for, is described as Caucasian or European in his 20-30 years of age with a beard, and short dark hair. On one occasion he has reportedly yelled ...continue reading