Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 19 to 25 September 2022
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: What is the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law? Civil law involves disputes between parties whereas criminal law is where prosecutions are brought by or...
When Do Double-Demerit Points Apply in New South Wales?
In New South Wales, double demerit points apply for periods not limited to public holiday dates but also to days before and after them. In fact, the law states that double demerits automatically apply on a long weekend when a...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 12 to 18 September 2022
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: High Court Rules Indefinite Detention of High Risk Offenders Is Constitutional The highest court in the land has ruled that our constitution allows for the...
Police Threaten to Taser Father at His Home Over Alleged Driving Offence
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has come under fire for attending a father’s home and threatening him with a taser, over an alleged driving offence, which was later thrown out of court when police failed to produce any evidence. Video...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 5 to 11 September 2022
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Sentence Quashed After Lawyer Enters Guilty Pleas on Behalf of Client Without Instructions The appeal court quashed the defendant’s pleas of guilty after finding his...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 29 August to 4 September 2022
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: The Law, Defences and Penalties for Dealing in the Proceeds of Crime The AFP seized $5m in classic cars, gold bullion and cash which they...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 22 to 28 August 2022
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: NSW Police Claim Ignorance of the Law, As They Continue to Illegally Strip-Search Kids Officers who illegally strip-searched children claimed to be unaware of the...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 15 to 21 August 2022
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: The Offence of Displaying a Nazi Symbol by a Public Act Without Reasonable Excuse The NSW government has criminalised the public display of Nazi symbols,...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 8 to 14 August 2022
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Defendant’s Perception Is Crucial When Assessing Manslaughter Based on Excessive Self-Defence The appeal court reduced the defendant’s sentence because the initial judge failed to sufficiently...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 1 to 7 August 2022
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Australian Territories Could Be Given the Right to Introduce Euthanasia Laws The Federal Government may finally allow the NT and ACT to decide whether to...
