What Happens If a Domestic Violence Complainant Fails to Attend Court?
Criminal defence lawyers are often asked what will happen if the complainant - also known as the alleged victim - in a case involving accusations of domestic violence fails to attend the Local Court on the ‘hearing date’, which is...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 31 July to 6 August 2023
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Criminal Offences Relating to Female Genital Mutilation in NSW A person may be found guilty for arranging or performing the procedure, including where the female...
Shane Drumgold Engaged in “Serious Misconduct”, But Will He Face Disciplinary Action?
The inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann – which was requested by the ACT’s Chief Prosecutor, Shane Drumgold – has ended as sensationally as it began, with findings that Drumgold engaged in “serious misconduct” by, among other things, lying...
I’m Going to Court: How Can I Find the Best Criminal Lawyer for My Case?
Whether you have been charged with a criminal or traffic offence for the first time, or you’ve been through the court system before, the uncertainty of what may lie ahead can cause significant stress and anxiety. However, knowing what to...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 24 to 30 July 2023
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: UK Proposes Legal Defence for Domestic Violence Victims Who Harm or Kill Their Partners The defence would reduce the criminal culpability of domestic violence victims...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 17 to 23 July 2023
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: The Offence of Engaging in Unqualified Legal Practice in Australia A retired Qantas pilot has been sentenced for pretending to be a lawyer. Click here...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 10 to 16 July 2023
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Criminal Offences Related To Unlawful Gambling in NSW An outline of the laws, defences and penalties that apply to unlawful gambling in New South Wales....
Domestic Violence Blitz Raises Questions Regarding Lawfulness of Arrests
The New South Wales Police Force is boasting about the arrest of nearly 600 people during this week’s four-day operation targeting ‘domestic violence offences’. And as usual, the mainstream media is right behind them, labelling those arrested as ‘predators’ and...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 3 to 9 July 2023
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: New Criminal Offences Relating to Possessing or Using Knives in NSW Offences relating to possessing or using knives in public places are now contained in...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 26 June to 2 July 2023
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Is Receiving Oral Sex Whilst Driving A Crime? An Australian porn performer revealed she was involved in a car crash whilst performing fellatio on her...
