There is a call to harmonise Australia’s laws around sexual consent, which currently differ between jurisdictions… continue reading
Soon people in NSW may be able to access personal information about whether their partner has a history of abuse or violence… continue reading
Indonesia’s parliament has passed controversial changes to its criminal code including the criminalisation of sex outside marriage… continue reading
Can a person who commits a crime in Australia before fleeing to another country be forced to return to Australia under extradition laws... 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
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
The legal age of consent in each of Australia’s States and Territories vary slightly. Click here to find out more… 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
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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