Domestic Violence
Is Financial Abuse a Crime in Australia?
NSW Government to criminalise coercive control to acknowledge it as a form of domestic violence... Click here for laws on financial abuse.
Top 10 Famous Criminal Cases In Australia
Arguably Australia’s top 10 worst crimes in history. Click here for more…
PLEADING GUILTY? SPEAK TO A CRIMINAL LAWYER FIRST
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...
Australian Police Found to be Misidentifying Victims of Domestic Violence
A Sydney Magistrate has criticised NSW Police after a Sydney mother accused of assaulting her husband has had all 35 domestic violence charges dropped…
NSW Domestic Violence Laws Reform to Protect Companion Animals
New domestic violence laws acknowledge that harming or threatening animals is a form of intimidation in NSW. While AVO conditions now extend to protecting animals...
Former White Ribbon Chairman and TV Host Faces Domestic Violence Charges
Host of ‘The Chase Australia’ & former White Ribbon Chairman Andrew O’Keefe who has allegedly assaulted his partner in a Randwick apartment has been charged
Mother Assaulted By Her Son at Workplace in Western Sydney
26-year-old western Sydney man was released from a mental health facility hours before he allegedly kicked, punched & slammed his 60-year-old mum to the ground.
The New NSW Local Court Practice Note: What you Need to Know When Going to Court
The new local court practice note attempts to reduce delays experienced by many in our local courts. Here is a guide on what to know if going to court…
Study reveals majority of ‘revenge porn’ convictions linked to family violence
A first of its kind report in Australia reveals that 58% of image based sexual abuse offences were committed in the context of family violence. Click here..
‘Home Improvement’ Actor Zachery Ty Bryan Now Sitting in Jail Cell for Allegedly Choking His Girlfriend
39-year-old Zachert Bryan from hit 90s sitcom ‘Home Improvement’ has allegedly choked his girlfriend during an argument has been charged.