Criminal Law
Guide to Standard Non-Parole Period in NSW
Defining Parole Parole is the conditional release of an offender from custody in order to serve the balance of their sentence in the community. When
Defining Parole Parole is the conditional release of an offender from custody in order to serve the balance of their sentence in the community. When
Everything You Need to Know to Appeal a Licence Suspension as a Driver in NSW In navigating the complexities of a licence suspension in New
Recording a meeting may seem to be a beneficial task given the changing nature of meetings which have transitioned to online mediums, such as Zoom,
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron announced the ‘Christchurch Call to Action’ at the International Summit in Paris last week. The Christchurch
Whilst money doesn’t grow on trees, it does sprout from the stems of rare indoor plants. Recent listings on eBay, Gumtree, and Facebook groups have
In New South Wales, the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 and Crimes (Sentencing Procedure Act) 1999 govern the rules regarding the prosecution and sentencing of indictable
It seemed highly appropriate to clarify the committal proceedings process in light of the Sydney Local Court decision this week. The decision means that Chris Dawson has been committed to stand trial for alleged murder.
For many people, envisioning a trial within NSW generally involves a panel of 12 jurors who determine their guilt or innocence. Whilst this is often
When do you apply for bail in the supreme court? A person may apply for bail in the Supreme Court when they have been refused
Whilst the term ‘presumption of innocence’ and ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ may be lines many of us have seen on our TV screens or read
It is not uncommon to be pulled over by the police in a vehicle, whether that be for speed, driving or a random breath test
A statement is a fundamental tool within the Criminal Justice System and one of the essential ingredients of a brief of evidence. Taking a statement
Under the Companion Animals Act 1998 (‘The Act’), a dog that is in a public place must be under the effective control of some competent
Justice Legislation Amendment Bill (no 2) 2019 The NSW Parliament has recently passed the Justice Legislation Amendment Bill (No 2) 2019 which amends AVO provisions in the Crimes
Participation in a criminal group is deemed unlawful under Section 93T of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), which was incorporated in 2006 as part of
A US man has requested that a judge allow him to settle a legal dispute with his ex-wife in trial by combat. Discontent with modern processes, which
With NRMA reporting in 2021 that almost 20% of all fatal crashes involve alcohol, drink driving is considered a serious criminal offence within NSW that
Within the NSW legal system, two primary types of criminal offences are outlined under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW): Summary Offences and Indictable Offences. Whether
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