A Guide on the Law of Indecent Assault and Sexual Touching in NSW
A senior police officer in WA, Andrew Ramsden has been charged for unlawful and indecent assault. It is alleged that in December 2017, the 48-year-old officer pinched a woman’ buttocks causing her to jump in surprise. It is reported that the ‘backside pinch’ allegedly occurred in the context where the police officer had participated ...continue reading
What is Aggravated Sexual Touching and its Penalties?
It is reported that in 1993, Father Ron Peters has allegedly indecently assaulted a fifteen-year-old boy at a Fairfield high school. The investigation into the alleged indecent assaults by the 61-year-old commenced last year after Fairfield Police received the complaints. The 61-year-old has been arrested, and later charged with 3 charges of aggravated indecent ...continue reading
Doctor Fined for Unprofessional Conduct Following Vaginal Examination of Patient
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. “Yes, I do like sex, but I am not interested in any relationship.” These were the words allegedly uttered from gynaecologist, Dr Bhupendra Khara, following a vaginal examination of a patient in 2016, along with, allegedly, an invitation to have dinner at his home. It is reported that ...continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Sexual Touching in NSW?
Nature of the Allegations McLachlan is accused of allegedly indecently assaulting Christie Whelan Browne, a leading musical performer who played a leading role in the Rocky Horror Tour in 2014. Browne alleges that while on tour, McLachlan has touched her inappropriately while on stage as they were performing a sex scene under a bed ...continue reading
Can Clothing be Used as Evidence of Consent in a Rape Trial?
It is reported that an alleged rape victim’s intentions appear to have been judged on her underwear. A 27-year old Irish man has been found not guilty for the charge of allegedly raping a 17-year-old woman in Ireland. The Accused person’s lawyer referred to the alleged victim’s G-string’ in closing submissions- showing it in court, ...continue reading
What is the Law and Penalties for Indecent Assault Charges in NSW?
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
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’
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’
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
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