A criminal defence lawyer has been shot outside his Greenacre home in what police allege was a targeted attack…continue reading
There is a call to harmonise Australia’s laws around sexual consent, which currently differ between jurisdictions…continue reading
What’s the age that a child can be held criminally responsible and punished under Australia’s criminal justice system? Click here for more...continue reading
What is an indictable offence vs summary offence in New South Wales? Click here for more on examples of indictable offences...continue reading
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
A young couple who was having public sex in a busy courtroom foyer before being approached by security have now been sentenced…continue reading
Here’s a guide on how to find the best criminal defence lawyers for your case, including tips on what to look out for and common things to avoid when searching…continue reading
The new affirmative sex consent laws apply in NSW and require each participant to affirmatively ascertain if there is consent by word or conduct…continue reading
A security guard posed as a rideshare driver to reel a teenager into his car before sexually assaulting her has been sentenced…continue reading
When faced with a criminal charge, the first common question is “should I plead guilty or not guilty?”. Here's why you should speak to a criminal lawyer first...continue reading
A middle aged man has allegedly performed a sex act while prowling outside a childcare centre in Balmain in Sydney’s inner west…continue reading
A NSW Senior correctional officer has been charged for allegedly performing sexual acts in front of female staff at facility in central tablelands…continue reading
30-year-old substitute teacher Amelia Ressler has allegedly filmed herself masturbating in front of second-grade students in a classroom has been arrested…continue reading
31-year-old Sebastian McKay asked schoolgirls for directions before exposing his genitals to them has been sentenced. NSW sexual act laws.continue reading
A further three complainants have come forward who are alleging that they were sexually harassed by the former Judge, Justice Dyson Heydon...continue reading
A 48-year-old Eastlakes man has allegedly exposed himself before performing a sex act in-front of a 21-year-old stranger in a Sydney train has been charged.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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