Law on Aggravated Sexual Assault & Penalties in NSW
It is reported that 36-year-old Reynhard Sinaga has been found guilty and convicted of 159 sexual assaults involving 48 young men over a period of January 2015 to June 2017. The Indonesian born student arrived into the United Kingdom in 2007, and it’s reported that he could have raped many strangers for years prior ...continue reading
What are the Rape Penalties in NSW?
It’s reported that in 2006 and 2013, in New York, former Hollywood film producer, Harvey Weinstein has allegedly raped and sexually assaulted two women. Last week on Monday, Weinstein appeared in the New York State Supreme Court on his first day of trial for a charge of rape and sexual assault. While he entered ...continue reading
Law, Penalties & Defences for Sexual Assault Rape Charges in NSW
It is reported that a former TV newsman Noriyuki Yamaguchi allegedly sexually assaulted freelance journalist Shiori Ito who has been awarded about $44,000 in damages for physical & psychological pain. Yamaguchi was ordered by the Tokyo District Court to pay Ito a sum of 3.3 million yen representing the psychological and physical pain caused ...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
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
What are the Penalties for Aggravated Sexual Assault in NSW?
It’s reported that 59-year-old Simon Prodanovich sexually assaulted an 82-year old woman in her home after he wheeled away her disabled husband. This is reported to have occurred on 12 January in the couple’s Melbourne home while Prodanovich was working as a personal carer for Omni-Care, a community support company. Prodanovich attended the couple’s ...continue reading
Sexual Assault Penalties Guide in NSW
It is reported that a Sydney GP doctor for his own sexual gratification has sexually assaulted patients. 63-year-old Dr. Sharif Fattah had pleaded not guilty to eighteen sex charges. He was found guilty by the Parramatta District Court for committing these crimes to sixteen females aged from 19 to 35. The victims sat Fattah ...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
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
What are the Penalties for Committing a Sexual Assault while in a Position of Authority?
It is reported that a 43-year-old senior police officer was arrested and charged on Wednesday 27 February this year for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney. It is alleged that between July and August of 2013, the senior constable officer was on duty at the time he allegedly sexually assaulted the women in ...continue reading