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
Truck driver slapped with heavy fine after being spotted playing on his phone while driving. Click here for the law on mobile phone use while driving...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
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 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
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
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
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
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
What is the law on driving with pets in NSW? Click through to read more.continue reading
What is the law and penalties for driving under the influence, and using a mobile phone when driving in NSW? Read on to find out.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
Heavy penalties apply for making false accusations against people in NSW for perverting the course of justice.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
The laws about when police can and can’t take your phone or smart device in NSW.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
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
Other than NMN’s supplement side effects and benefits, this article outlines the legalities around NMN in …continue reading
This article is a guide on drug laws. For more information, contact our drug lawyers Sydney …continue reading
The High Court of Australia has ruled on how provisions related to mandatory minimum sentencing for …continue reading
This article is written by our sexual assault lawyers as a guide. For tailored advice, get …continue reading
Keli Lane has been denied parole after more than 13 years behind bars on the basis …continue reading
The New South Wales Government has announced new bail laws which will lead to more young …continue reading
What is an arrest warrant and what are the different types of arrest warrants in Australia? …continue reading
Senator Lidia Thorpe has introduced a bill into Federal Senate which seeks to remove the Attorney-General’s …continue reading
The New South Wales Government is introducing an additional penalty of two-years imprisonment for those who …continue reading
Key Takeaways Tren is a controlled substance and is illegal to possess or supply without a …continue reading
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has been accused of ‘blatant judge-shopping’ after seeking …continue reading
What are Steroids? Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones that imitate male sex hormones, particularly testosterone and …continue reading
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