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
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
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 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 41-year-old woman allegedly drove a vehicle with a high-range drink driving reading with a 3-year-old child inside before crashing has been charged. continue reading
A motorist has crashed his car into a truck and teared into a fence following a police pursuit in Mackay which has left one police officer injured. 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
A 41-year-old man has allegedly crashed a Ferrari worth about $300,000 into a Sydney CBD jewellery shop has been charged with mid-range drink driving. continue reading
Sydneysider Sheree Panetta copped a whopping fine because her passenger was video calling while seated in the front passenger seat next to her. 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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