Drivers in NSW who use medicinal cannabis can legally drive if they’re not impaired under proposed new laws… continue reading
Is marijuana legal in Australia? Click here for legal insight on where marijuana is legalised in Australia… continue reading
The second highest court has confirmed whether the honest and reasonable mistake defence is available in drug driving cases in NSW... continue reading
Court appearances and dismissals significantly reduced for first time low, special and novice drink driving offences… continue reading
Is the honest and mistake of fact defence still available for drug driving offences in New South Wales? 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
The Woy Woy 26-year-old man who fell off his boat whilst on a video call to his family has been charged for drink driving on a vessel… 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
New research reveals the length of cannabis impairment, renews calls for drug driving law form... Drug driving offences in NSW. continue reading
Read about the new proposed ‘Four Angels” laws which bring tougher penalties for combined drink and drug driving in NSW… 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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