Cyber harassment, cyber stalking and cyber bullying: the offences and penalties
Note: If an individual is exposed to cyber bullying, cyber stalking and/or cyber harassment the matter should be reported to NSW Police. The Laws Cyber bullying, cyber stalking and...
Read MoreKnow Your Rights in NSW
This information is general information only. If you are contacted by the police immediately contact our Criminal Law team. POLICE POWERS TO DEMAND NAME AND ADDRESS In most situations you do...
Read MoreJury Duty – A Guide For Potential Jurors
Serving on a jury is a new experience for most people. Whilst some people see it as an honour, others wish to avoid duty at all costs. The following...
Read MoreWhat is self-defence?
Under NSW law, a person is not responsible for a criminal offence if the person carries out the conduct constituting the offence in self-defence. It will be “self-defence” if...
Read MoreDoes going to prison reduce the risk of reoffending when compared with a suspended sentence?
Does going to prison reduce the risk of reoffending when compared to offenders who receive a suspended sentence? The answer is no. A study published by the NSW Bureau...
Read MoreIt is now illegal to smoke electronic cigarettes whilst children are in the car
Is it illegal to smoke an e-cigarette in a car with children? From 1 December this year the using of an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) in a vehicle in the...
Read MoreDrug Offences: The difference between small, traffickable and indictable quantities
The Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 is an act which prohibits the manufacture, supply, possession and use of drugs. What offence a person will be charged with and...
Read MoreAre you fleeing from domestic violence?
If you are in a domestic violence relationship and you have made the decision to leave, the practical suggestions below may assist you to leave the relationship, safely. This...
Read MoreHave New South Wales criminal courts become more lenient in the past 20 years?
In March 2015 Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) released a study after reviewing NSW Higher and Local Court outcomes to determine whether they have become more lenient...
Read MoreCan the police deregister and confiscate your car? What does the law say?
Newcastle Police and Traffic Highway Command announced on 16 April 2015 that it was targeting “hoons” in the Newcastle area with Newcastle Commander, John Gralton stating Police “will consider...
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