Double Demerits for NSW Drivers over the Easter Weekend
When does it start and finish? The campaign commences Thursday 1 April 2021 and ends midnight Monday 5 April 2021. What is the “Double Demerits” scheme? Double Demerits is...
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Character References: Everything You Need to Know
What is a Character Reference? A character reference is a legal document that describes one person’s opinion of another person’s character. Character references are used to assist the Court...
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How drink/drug driving and boating laws can affect you …
The Christmas holiday period coincides with an increase in fatalities on NSW roads. With end of year parties, gatherings and celebrations regularly involving alcohol, road users must be extra...
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Can You be Found Guilty With No Conviction Recorded?
Guilty, with No Conviction – Here’s what it means The NSW Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act allows criminal Courts in NSW to make a finding of guilt against someone, however...
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Significant Changes Are Proposed to Criminal Law Sentencing & Offender Supervision
On 9 May 2017, the NSW Governments announced a series of significant justice reforms that aim to deliver justice more quickly to communities and victims, strengthen sentencing options and...
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When can I defend myself from an assault in NSW?
Have you ever been out on a weekend, enjoying yourself with friends or family when suddenly you have found yourself in a situation where you’re being threatened with violence?...
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Drink Driving Matters through the Local Court of NSW
The usual arrest for a drink driving charge occurs in the following order: You are pulled over by the police either for a random breath test or because of...
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Demerit Point Increase for NSW Phone Use While Driving
From 17 September 2018 NSW drivers who are caught using a mobile phone while driving illegally will be penalised 5 demerit points instead of the previous 4 points. During...
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Cameras to detect mobile phone usage while driving from 1 July 2018
From 1 July 2018 drivers can be charged for using a mobile phone when driving … via camera detection The Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Road Safety) Act 2018 No...
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Criminal law changes result in abolished committal hearings
Criminal law changes result in committal hearings being abolished On 30 April 2018 changes were implemented to the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) which resulted in contested Committal Hearings...
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