What is an indictable offence vs summary offence in New South Wales? Click here for more on examples of indictable offences... continue reading
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... 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
A 61-year-old man allegedly drove his vehicle at a security guard while attending a COVID-19 testing clinic in Sydney’s south… continue reading
Five-year-old girl dies and mother in critical condition in hospital after being struck by car on pedestrian crossing in Sydney’s west… continue reading
An 18-month old dog was struck and dragged by a school bus as the driver failed to stop or return to see what he had hit… 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
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
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
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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