Does your State or Territory allow restricted driver licences for work purposes while you're suspended or disqualified? Find out here... 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 42-year-old woman has allegedly smashed her vehicle into a police car while she was intoxicated four times the legal limit in NSW. continue reading
An NSW man whose licence expired over two decades ago allegedly drove his car twice in three hours while drunk… continue reading
Public backlash prompts police backdown on fines given to drivers in COVID-19 test queue. The penalties in NSW for passenger of vehicle using a mobile phone 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
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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