20-year-old Tyrell Edwards who crashed and killed five teenage passengers in his vehicle in Sydney has been sentenced…continue reading
A 38-year-old woman allegedly ran from her vehicle fleeing the scene after being involved in a crash that killed a 26-year-old woman in Adelaide…continue reading
Click here for the law on the circumstances in which a police officer can impound or confiscate your car in NSW…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
The US Supreme Court recently voted to strike down the decision that ruled that the US Constitution protects a pregnant woman's choice to have an abortion...continue reading
What happens when a criminal lawyer comes across a client who confesses guilt but maintains a plea of ‘not guilty’? “I did It, but I want you to defend me”.continue reading
Murder is the most serious type of assault, attracting up to life imprisonment. Equally, you must also understand the difference between murder and manslaughter.continue reading
A 34-year-old man driving his Toyota sedan has allegedly hit and killed a 55-year-old pedestrian in Parramatta… Law on drivers duty to pedestrians in NSW.continue reading
The new laws on section 32 mental health diversionary pathways for defendants facing criminal charge(s) in NSW Courts. Click here for more…continue reading
There are reportedly 70 inmates in lockdown within Silverwater Jail after coming into close contact with a staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19continue reading
Teen L-plate motorcyclist Blair Simpson is lucky to be alive after he was just about left for dead on the side of a highway after a hit and run accident.continue reading
Decision to raise the age of criminal responsibility has been deferred until at least 2021. What's the current age of criminal responsibility for a child? Click here to find out...continue reading
Pedestrian dies after being struck by a vehicle in Sydney’s west. This blog outlines the law on giving way at a pedestrian crossing in NSW.continue reading
A 14-year-old girl was only a few streets from home as she was walking home from school when she was savagely hit by a fast-moving car. She knew the driver.continue reading
A 14-year-old boy has allegedly driven a stolen vehicle before crashing it, killing four other teenagers in Suburban Townsville has been charged.continue reading
A reminder on the minimum passing distance rule as Coffs Harbour fatality marks the 8th cyclist death in NSW for 2020.continue reading
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Up to 40 cars gathered for burnouts and street racing in a closed national park in Newcastle during COVID19 restrictions. Click here for more…continue reading
How Coronavirus led the Supreme Court to grant bail to Mr. Rakielbakhour after he allegedly repeatedly punched his wife’s face and body, causing injuries.continue reading
A guide on the key changes the NSW District Courts are making in response to COVID-19, and how it affects all criminal and traffic cases.continue reading
A teenage boy riding his bicycle has been tragically killed after he was hit by a car south of Wollongong. A blog on the law on minimum passing distance.continue reading
A social media video of a woman who stood in the tray of a moving ute while clinging to an unrestrained refrigerator is now being investigated by police.continue reading
A 45-year-old motorist allegedly forced another man to cling onto the bull bar of his speeding ute as he drove it for 3km through Sydney has been charged.continue reading
The footage depicts an angry Pope Francis slapping a woman’s hand twice after she grabbed and yanked his hand in Vatican City on new year’s eve.continue reading
A 65-year-old man has veered his car too far to the left before fatally colliding into a cyclist has been sentenced. penalties for dangeorus driving causing death in NSW.continue reading
A man who went on a stabbing rampage in Sydney CBD has been pinned down and restrained by members of the public after a woman was stabbed in the back.continue reading
Honolulu introduces fines for pedestrians using their mobile phones. should Australia follow suit? Here we outline the law on dangerous driving causing GBH.continue reading
A NSW police officer has allegedly made a dangerous U-Turn in the path of an almost 40-tonne truck has sparked an outrage after the footage went viral.continue reading
A parrot has allegedly participated as a lookout to alert drug traffickers as to the presence of police has been arrested and placed into police custody.continue reading
A bus driver has allegedly crashed into and killed two passengers on a scooter while using his mobile phone behind the wheel.continue reading
New sentencing laws in NSW: The new ‘intensive corrections order’ replaces and expands on the old ‘intensive corrections order’ while re-introducing home detention.continue reading
New NSW sentencing laws: ‘Section 9 bond’ & ‘community service order’ now replaced by the new ‘community corrections order’.continue reading
The new NSW sentencing laws: 'Section 10 bonds' are now removed and replaced with conditional release orders. Read on for more.continue reading
The law and penalties for street racing and burnouts in NSW. This blog outlines when police can take and impound your car in NSW.continue reading
New traffic laws that came into effect on 1 September are considered unfair & dangerous to all NSW road users. Read on for more.continue reading
This blog outlines the penalties for negligent driving and related traffic offences under the Australian Road Rules.continue reading
Can the police take your blood without your permission? This blog answers some common questions concerning your rights when police want to carry out forensic procedures.continue reading
Can a wife refuse to give evidence against her husband in Australia? Read on to find out.continue reading
How soon after taking drugs do you need to wait before driving in NSW? Read on to find out.continue reading
When is jaywalking an offence in NSW? Read on to find out.continue reading
Is it illegal to eat or drink while driving your motor vehicle in NSW? Read on to find out.continue reading
The meaning of life sentences in NSW and the circumstances it will apply in.continue reading
Should a person presumed innocent until proven guilty of a crime in NSW be detained and refused bail under the new Bail Act?continue reading
Is the removal of the ancient fundamental right to silence to allegations of criminal offences working in NSW?continue reading
Can you be charged with manslaughter for accidentally causing death as a result of driving in NSW?continue reading
What the Law says about encouraging or assisting another person to commit a crime before, during, or after it’s committed.continue reading
The laws about when police can and can’t take your phone or smart device in NSW.continue reading
New Laws in NSW Attempt to Encourage More People to Plead Guilty to Serious Criminal Cases in Efforts to Reduce Delay in Court Proceedings.continue reading
The type of offence will affect whether police can charge you after 6 months of the offence, duration of case, and seriousness of penalties.continue reading
Section 10's will be abolished under new penalties set to come into effect in NSW. Read on for more.continue reading
A convicted person is not required to disclose, for any purpose, any information about his or her conviction, if that conviction is “spent”. Read on.continue reading
Chance Encounters with Convicted Criminals is Not Habitual Consorting. Supreme Court Finds Charlie Forster Not Guilty for Consorting with Convicted Offenders.continue reading
How the Law Treats Those With Mental Health Conditions. Read on for more.continue reading
The New NSW Driving Laws Have Come Into Effect 28 October 2017. You Can Now Remove All Disqualifications. Lighter Penalties & Fairer Laws For NSW Drivers.continue reading
NSW Courts are Currently Disregarding Interstate Traffic Offences when Sentencing Traffic Offenders in NSW. Read on for more.continue reading
New Changes to Traffic Law in NSW. How to Get Your Licence Disqualifications Removed Earlier And the Abolition of Habitual Traffic Offender Declarations.continue reading
What is a non-conviction section 10 dismissal or Conditional Release Order, and how to get it after pleading guilty in a NSW court? Read on to find out.continue reading
What are Steroids? Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones that imitate male sex hormones, particularly testosterone and …continue reading
A 31-year-old man, Brian Edmund Brown, has been charged after allegedly punching a security guard in …continue reading
Conducting a ‘pretext’ call has become common practice for police investigating sexual assault allegations in New …continue reading
The Court of Criminal Appeal has confirmed that the defence of ‘honest and reasonable mistake of …continue reading
In New South Wales, under the ‘Protected Admissions Scheme’, young offenders (i.e., those under 18 years …continue reading
It has been revealed that counter-terrorism police encouraged an autistic 13-year-old boy’s fixation on the Islamic …continue reading
The police officer son of former New South Wales premier Kristina Keneally has avoided full-time imprisonment …continue reading
Whilst the introduction of fines for first time low, special and novice range drink-driving and drug-driving …continue reading
Key Takeaways What is a Good Behaviour Bond? A good behaviour bond is a condition to …continue reading
A 48-year-old Sydney man has been charged with using inside information to bet on the outcome …continue reading
When young people are sentenced for committing criminal offences, the court is required to give greater …continue reading
The Australian Federal Police have released a statement urging school communities to learn the signs of …continue reading
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