Click here for an outline on the new domestic violence laws in New South Wales to address the prevalent domestic violence in the state… continue reading
New South Wales is the first to criminalise coercive control in Australia, after laws came into effect on 1 July 2024… continue reading
A summary of the proposed new domestic violence bail laws in New South Wales following a spate of alleged DV related murders in the State… continue reading
Here is an outline on the differences between charged vs convicted in New South Wales. Click here for more… continue reading
Recent report finds that NSW Police Officers have been subject to numerous domestic violence allegations. Click here for more... continue reading
Here is an outline on the “right to ask” scheme concerning people at risk of domestic violence in New South Wales… continue reading
Here’s a very quick FAQ guide on apprehended domestic violence orders in NSW. Click here for more on apprehended domestic violence orders... continue reading
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios who pleaded guilty to a domestic violence assault has tried to get it dismissed on mental health grounds… 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
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
Ten years ago, I embarked on a journey of working as a criminal lawyer in Sydney. …continue reading
We’re all aware that a criminal conviction or criminal record against your name can have …continue reading
The Government is created by the people, for the people, who make the laws that reflect …continue reading
‘Dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception, or causing a financial disadvantage by deception’ is a common …continue reading
A section 10 dismissal, soon to be known (from 2018) as Conditional Release Orders (CRO), is …continue reading
The complex traffic laws in NSW are changing again. Some big changes include: the abolition of …continue reading
Spitting at someone doesn’t necessarily constitute a criminal offence of “assault”. If the police charge you …continue reading
A common question I get asked is, when the Court is considering on a penalty to …continue reading
Case of Moore v R [2016] NSWCCA 260 The accused Mr. Moore was found Not Guilty …continue reading
The New NSW Driving Laws have come into effect from 28 October 2017, allowing you to …continue reading
Consider the scenario where your charged with common assault, with a provisional apprehended domestic violence order …continue reading
A successful section 32 Mental Health Application in Court can result in the dismissal of criminal …continue reading
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