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• ACT endorses changing the Age of Criminal Responsibility: The Significance Explained (March 24, 2025)
• A Road Rule is Changing … (March 23, 2025)
• Modern slavery: The NSW Laws explained (March 21, 2025)
• Drug Quantities in NSW: The penalties for supply and possession (March 18, 2025)
• What is Reasonable Force in Australia (March 11, 2025)
• Is it legal to record a phone call in NSW? (March 10, 2025)
• High Court: arrest without a warrant unlawful unless intention to charge (March 9, 2025)
• What is a ‘Vehicle’ Under the Law? (March 9, 2025)
• No more warning signs for Mobile Speed Cameras in NSW (March 8, 2025)
• Is Your Motorised Scooter, Bike or Skateboard Legal? (March 8, 2025)
• Replica Gun Laws – How the law treats imitation firearms in Australia (March 8, 2025)
• The requirement to wear face masks: the Law in NSW (March 7, 2025)
• Jaywalking In NSW (Fines & Rights Explained by Traffic Lawyer) (March 6, 2025)
• Partners again recognised as Leading Criminal Lawyers  (March 4, 2025)
• Eating While Driving: Your Rights Explained (March 3, 2025)
• Speeding Fines in NSW (what you need to know) (March 3, 2025)
• Good Behaviour Licence NSW (Quick Guide) (March 3, 2025)
• Traffic Law NSW (Quick Guide) (March 3, 2025)
• High Court Upholds Validity of Crime Prevention Orders (March 2, 2025)
• Royal commission recommends appointment of special investigator into Lawyer X: Lawyer X Explained (March 1, 2025)
• Mental Health Laws in NSW: the Changes Explained (February 28, 2025)
• Your Rights When Pulled Over By Police & Unmarked Police (February 27, 2025)
• Reaching a verdict and other obligations: The role of the jury explained (February 27, 2025)
• Affirmative sexual consent laws pass NSW Parliament (February 26, 2025)
• Involving Indigenous voices in NSW District Court decisions (February 26, 2025)
• Charges Dismissed Under Mental Health Provisions (February 21, 2025)
• How Will My Sentence Be Determined? (February 21, 2025)
• US Demands Social Media Details From Travellers (February 21, 2025)
• Appearing via AVL? What you need to know (February 19, 2025)
• A family member has gone to prison- how can I get in contact with them? (February 19, 2025)
• How to avoid a criminal record despite pleading or being found guilty (February 19, 2025)
• Mobile phone detection cameras may challenge Local Courts (February 17, 2025)
• James Janke nominated for Lawyer's Weekly Partner of the Year (February 17, 2025)
• Clause 14 Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW) (February 17, 2025)
• Local Police Condemned for Violent Arrest (February 16, 2025)
• 20 NSW road rules you might not know (February 15, 2025)
• Interfering with the administration of justice (February 13, 2025)
• NSW’s War on Drugs: Drug Supply Prohibition Order Pilot Scheme Explained (February 13, 2025)
• Fraud and Fraud Related Offences in NSW (February 13, 2025)
• Mobile Phone Detection Cameras: Cameras targeting illegal phone use across NSW (February 12, 2025)
• 'Revenge Porn' & Intimate Images Offences: the law in NSW (February 8, 2025)
• No more warning: Government may remove speed camera signs (February 8, 2025)
• What The Police Can Search Without A Warrant (Police Search Powers) (February 8, 2025)
• Mobile Phone Cameras NSW: What You Should Know (February 6, 2025)
• How a passenger using a mobile phone or laptop could cost you $344 (February 6, 2025)
• Can I use my phone to pay in a drive-thru? (Drive-Thru Phone Laws) (February 6, 2025)
• What To Do After a Car Accident (Legal Duties Explained) (February 6, 2025)
• Removal of a Licence Disqualification Period (February 6, 2025)
• Minor illicit drug possession could be decriminalised in NSW (February 5, 2025)
• High Range PCA (Drink Driving): Explained (February 4, 2025)
• Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders Explained (February 3, 2025)
• The Evidence Amendment (Tendency and Coincidence) Act 2020: Explained (February 3, 2025)
• #MeToo Campaigner Sued For Defamation (February 3, 2025)
• NSW Says Yes to Affirmative Consent (February 2, 2025)
• What Does It Mean to Have a Disqualified Licence in NSW? (January 31, 2025)
• Deepfake Sexual Material Bill Introduced (January 31, 2025)
• DNA difficulties: how your online family tree could lead to conviction (January 30, 2025)
• Police Search Powers: What The Law Actually Says (And Why You Should Know) (January 30, 2025)
• Domestic Violence Reforms: conditions of ADVOs expanded to address animal abuse (January 30, 2025)
• I’m being sentenced for a criminal offence: What will the court consider? (January 30, 2025)
• I’ve been found guilty an Offence: Will I be imprisoned? (NSW Sentencing Laws Explained) (January 30, 2025)
• Graffiti Offences in NSW: The law explained (January 30, 2025)
• Boy Who Hacked Apple Escapes Conviction (January 29, 2025)
• Exemptions From Jury Duty (January 29, 2025)
• Spent Convictions NSW: How long does a conviction stay on your record? (January 28, 2025)
• Water restrictions no excuse for dirty car: keep number plate and windows clean (January 28, 2025)
• Double Demerits NSW: Understanding the Holiday Road Rules (January 28, 2025)
• NSW Sentencing Options (January 26, 2025)
• Can I Change My Plea? (Changing your Plea) (January 26, 2025)
• Can I Get a Working with Children Check with a Criminal Record? (January 26, 2025)
• What Weapons are Legal to have in NSW? (January 26, 2025)
• Fines for Red Light Cameras in NSW (January 26, 2025)
• Guide to Standard Non-Parole Period in NSW (January 26, 2025)
• How Do I Appeal a Licence Suspension in NSW? (January 25, 2025)
• Recording a meeting: the law in NSW (January 25, 2025)
• Explained: Abhorrent Violent Material Act (January 23, 2025)
• Stealing Plants: the roots of criminal charges (January 22, 2025)
• What is a Serious Indictable Offence? (January 22, 2025)
• The Committal Proceeding Process (January 22, 2025)
• Can I have a judge-only trial in NSW? (January 21, 2025)
• Supreme Court Bail Applications in NSW (January 21, 2025)
• What does beyond a reasonable doubt mean? (January 21, 2025)
• Can the Police Search My Car in NSW? (January 21, 2025)
• Can I withdraw a statement made to the NSW police? (January 21, 2025)
• Dog Attacks: When Owners and Carers face Criminal Offence (January 20, 2025)
• Explained: Justice Legislation Amendment Bill (no 2) 2019 (Changes to AVO orders) (January 19, 2025)
• Participating in a criminal group: the law in NSW (January 19, 2025)
• Trial by combat: is it an option in Australia? (January 19, 2025)
• What is the penalty for drink driving in NSW? (January 19, 2025)
• What is the difference between summary and indictable offences? (January 17, 2025)
• Intoxication Defence: What The Law Says in NSW Australia (January 17, 2025)
• Drunk and Disorderly: Is it an offence to be drunk in public? (NSW) (January 17, 2025)
• NSW Police granted new powers to issue on-the-spot fines for minor drug possession (January 16, 2025)
• The Difference Between Murder and Homicide (January 15, 2025)
• Drivers more careful when transporting a pavlova than when driving kids (January 15, 2025)
• Do I have to give evidence against my family member? (January 15, 2025)
• Violence in Sport: Criminal Assault or Just Part of the Game? (January 15, 2025)
• Illegal 'Backyard' Tattooing Operations: the Law in NSW (January 15, 2025)
• Drink Driving Offences: The Interlock Program Explained (January 15, 2025)
• Ankle Bracelets for Domestic Violence Perpetrators in NSW (January 14, 2025)
• What Would A Police Check Reveal About You? (January 14, 2025)
• Drink Driving Licence Suspension: What You Should Know (NSW) (January 14, 2025)
• What is Negligent Driving? (January 14, 2025)
• Is It Illegal To Eat While Driving? (Fines For Eating While Driving NSW) (January 14, 2025)
• Groovin The Moo Pill Testing: ACT vs NSW (Case Study Comparison) (January 14, 2025)
• Explained: Demerit Points Limits and Licence Suspensions (January 14, 2025)
• Is It Illegal To Use Your Phone In A Drive-Thru? (January 14, 2025)
• LGBT People In Brunei Could Be Stoned To Death According To Controversial New Laws (January 14, 2025)
• Alcohol Interlock Program Expanded Under Reforms (January 14, 2025)
• Obscure Laws: Have you heard of these offences? (January 14, 2025)
• What You Should Know About Cannabis Cautions (January 14, 2025)
• Australia Refuses to Support the UN’s International Women’s Day Statement (January 14, 2025)
• The Pill Testing Debate and Drug Offences (What You Should Know) (January 14, 2025)
• SAFE HAVEN NEWCASTLE (January 14, 2025)
• "Yeah, but i did it in self-defense": Self-Defense in NSW (January 13, 2025)
• Unwarranted Demand with Menaces: Blackmail in NSW (January 13, 2025)
• Is it a crime to make a false accusation? (January 12, 2025)
• Why Is Two-up Illegal – Can It Only Be Played On ANZAC Day? (January 11, 2025)
• Guide to Simple Affray vs Simple Assault (January 11, 2025)
• Could Santa Be Charged with Break & Enter this Christmas? (January 10, 2025)
• Is it legal to smack my child? (Corporal Punishment Australia) (January 9, 2025)
• Committal Proceedings in NSW (January 8, 2025)
• Assaulting a Police Officer (January 8, 2025)
• Money Laundering and Money Mules (January 8, 2025)
• Straight to the Court Room: The Fascinating Life of Costas Kilias (January 8, 2025)
• Appealing a Sentence: The Appeal Process in NSW (January 8, 2025)
• Understanding AVO Conditions NSW (January 8, 2025)
• How to prepare for jail (January 7, 2025)
• How long is a life sentence in Australia? (January 7, 2025)
• What is a Court Attendance Notice? (January 7, 2025)
• What is a court mention? (January 7, 2025)
• What is the Age of Sexual Consent in NSW? (January 7, 2025)
• Drink Driving Offences in NSW: What you need to know (January 6, 2025)
• Apprehended Violence Orders: Amendments and COVID-19 temporary changes (January 3, 2025)
• Appealing a Speeding Fine in NSW (January 2, 2025)
• What Does Reasonable Suspicion Mean in NSW? (January 2, 2025)
• High Court Rules Catholic Church Not Liable (December 16, 2024)
• Changes to Bail Laws for Youth in NSW (November 26, 2024)
• Local Court Retires ‘Magistrate’ and Introduces ‘Judge’ (November 25, 2024)
• Changes to Roadside Drug Testing in NSW (September 12, 2024)
• Partners Recognised as Preeminent Criminal Defence Lawyers in Regional New South Wales 2024 (July 15, 2024)
• Sharing Intimate Images Without Consent (April 8, 2024)
• Kathleen Folbigg: Innocent After Proven Guilty (December 18, 2023)
• Partners recognised as Preeminent Leading Criminal Lawyers in Regional New South Wales 2023 (June 29, 2023)
• The decade in crime: is there less crime now than 10 years ago? (December 28, 2022)
• Why a Queensland mother is charged with murder after leaving kids in car (December 2, 2022)
• Digital Driver’s Licences: the rules explained (November 8, 2022)
• The confessional seal: An excuse for non-disclosure? (October 2, 2022)
• Former detective in the William Tyrrell case loses appeal regarding illegal recordings (Listening Devices in NSW) (September 25, 2022)
• Spy Pleads Guilty To Secrecy Offences (September 16, 2022)
• Increase In Strip Searches Criticised (September 2, 2022)
• #RaisetheAge and the Criminal Responsibility of Children (July 24, 2022)
• Is ‘Catfishing’ a Crime in NSW? (July 10, 2022)
• AFP Raids: A Threat to Media Freedom (June 12, 2022)
• NSW Government Wants To Criminalise The Loss Of An Unborn Child (Zoe's Law) (May 14, 2022)
• Parking Fines: Ten Minute Grace Period for Parking Tickets to Take Effect in 2019 (May 14, 2022)
• Landmark Humans Right Case in Victoria A Win For Mental Health Patients (May 14, 2022)
• $148M Funding Announced To Reduce NSW District Court Delays (May 14, 2022)
• Towards Zero NSW Road Safety Campaign (What You Should Know) (May 14, 2022)
• Man Eating Hash Brown Escapes Driving Offence (April 29, 2022)
• Hamilton Janke Lawyers Farewell Hannah Williams (April 14, 2022)
• Polygraph Testing – Are Lie Detector Tests Admissable in Court? (March 12, 2022)
• Use Your Smart Phone Wisely (or Face Criminal Charges) – Carriage Service to Harass, Menace or Offend. (February 17, 2022)
• Drew Hamilton Treasurer of Defence Lawyers NSW (December 9, 2021)
• 2021 Women in Law Awards (November 26, 2021)
• The partners of Hamilton Janke Lawyers, James and Drew are pleased to again be recognised as Leading Criminal Lawyers in Doyle’s Guide for 2021. (November 17, 2021)
• Hannah Williams joins Hamilton Janke Lawyers (March 4, 2021)
• Partners recognised as Leading Criminal Lawyers in Doyle’s Guide for 2020 (August 26, 2020)
• COVIDSafe App: What we know so far (April 28, 2020)
• Possession and Use of Ice: What are the Legal Consequences? (April 20, 2020)
• Passenger of Drink Driver that Killed 4 Children Might Face Serious Criminal Charges (Accessory to Crime) (February 9, 2020)
• Pregnancy and marriage could curtail criminal offending (December 9, 2019)
• Law Enforcement Complaints Commission faces funding challenges (November 17, 2019)
• Total Fire Ban Rules NSW (What You Should Know) (November 17, 2019)
• Filming Police in Australia (What The Law Says) (November 2, 2019)
• Arson Offences in NSW (Criminal Lawyer Explains) (November 2, 2019)
• Bec Winder joins Hamilton Janke Lawyers (October 31, 2019)
• Re-Thinking Consent: Changes to NSW Sexual Assault Laws Proposed (October 27, 2019)
• R U OK Day 2019 (September 11, 2019)
• Sexual Assault Trial Sparks Legislation Review (August 29, 2019)
• Partners Recognised in Top Criminal Law Rankings (August 26, 2019)
• Stealing Offences (May 14, 2019)
• Anti-Protest Laws Australia (May 14, 2019)
• At What Age Can A Child Be Held Criminally Responsible? (May 14, 2019)
• Victims’ Voices Heard in Forensic Mental Health Cases (May 14, 2019)
• Man Released Without Charge After Home Intruder's Death (May 14, 2019)
• Banking Royal Commission: Report Released (May 14, 2019)
• ATO Scam – New Year, New Tactics (May 14, 2019)
• Allegation to Trial – The Making of a Murder Charge (May 14, 2019)
• A Bitter Pill to Swallow – The Pill Testing Debate (May 14, 2019)
• The Presumption of Innocence & The Press (Lynette Dawson, Teacher's Pet Podcast) (May 14, 2019)