How Long Will Illicit Drugs Remain Detectable in My System?
If you’ve recently consumed an illicit drug, you may be wondering how long you’ll need to wait before driving, or going to a workplace where you may be tested; or you may just be curious about how long it takes...
Can a Person Consent to Sexual Activity Whilst Intoxicated?
The twenty first century has seen a whole of radical changes to the definition of sexual consent in New South Wales, invariably expanding the situations when it is to be considered a person is not consenting. Previous definition of sexual...
Is it a Crime to Help Another Avoid Arrest or Conviction?
Wanting to help a close friend or loved-one is a natural inclination for anyone with a heart. But when it comes to assisting a person evade being arrested or charged with, or convicted of, a criminal offence, your selfless deed...
What Drug Diversion Programs Are Available in New South Wales?
If you have been charged with a drug offence or your offending is related to drug-related issues, you may be able to avoid traditional criminal justice processes through caution or diversion schemes. Here’s what you need to know. Cannabis Cautioning...
The Misconceptions of Pseudolegal Preachers – Part 3: Knowing Your Rights
In part 1 and part 2 of this three-part series, we looked at how pseudolaw preachers disseminate false and unfounded information about the sources of law and nature of legal process, as well as promote inaccurate, ineffective and potentially dangerous...
The Misconceptions of Pseudolegal Preachers – Part 2: Baseless Legal Arguments
In Part 1 of this three-part series, we looked at some of the misinformation regarding the source and scope of the law disseminated by pseudolegal preachers. In this second instalment, we’ll look at some of the most common legal arguments...
The Misconceptions of Pseudolegal Preachers – Part 1: Understanding the Law
Nobody likes to be misled, particularly when it comes to something as important as the law and legal process. In fact, relying on inaccurate legal advice can have dire consequences, potentially resulting in being charged and convicted in circumstances where...
The Offence of Supplying a Prohibited Drug Causing Death in New South Wales
The Queensland government recently approved pill testing services in the state. The move follows the success of fixed site drug services in the ACT, and a number of successful trials involving mobile pill testing at music festivals. And while other...
Can I Object to a Coronial Autopsy?
Hearing that a deceased loved-one may be examined via an autopsy can be an incredibly distressing experience. But there are some circumstances where you can object to an autopsy, and here’s an outline of them. What is a coronial autopsy?...
The Law on Attempts to Commit Offences in New South Wales
Stonehouse is a new series on streaming service Amazon Prime, which tells the story of disgraced British minister John Stonehouse, his alleged espionage activities and attempt to fake his own death. The show mixes fact and fiction, but here’s a...
