Controversial Bill “Zoe’s Law” Passes NSW Lower House
Unborn babies are now on the way to having separate legal recognition to their mothers after a controversial bill passed the lower house of the NSW Parliament last week. Under the bill, known as Zoe’s Law, defendants could for the...
Will I Get a Fine For Common Assault in NSW?
Common assault is the least serious assault-category offence and is normally brought in cases where no serious injuries have occurred. Common assault is generally dealt with in the local court, but the prosecution may elect to take it up to...
Do I Need an Assault Lawyer for a Minor Assault Charge?
If you have been charged with assault, you face a range of penalties from a fine to imprisonment, depending on how serious the offence is. Assault law can be complicated, and there are a number of different charges of assault,...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® – Representing Locals in Parramatta Court
Going to court can be stressful and confusing, and having a lawyer who is experienced in your type of case to guide you through the process and help you defend yourself can be highly beneficial. Sydney Criminal Lawyers® has offices...
What Types of Cases Appear at Parramatta District Court?
The NSW court system is divided into three different levels of court. The local court deals with less serious matters. Local court hearings are presided over by a magistrate rather than a judge and jury. The district court is where...
Our Recent NSW Criminal Court Results – Non Conviction Orders
A criminal conviction can have a serious impact on your future, but with the right legal help it can be possible to avoid a conviction, even for relatively serious cases. A Section 10 order (now section 10 dismissal or conditional release...
What is Provocation in Criminal Law?
Provocation is a valid partial defence to a murder charge, and can result in a reduction of the charges from murder to manslaughter. If you are facing a charge of murder, you could of course serve a long-term jail sentence...
Is Encouraging A Dog To Bite Assault in NSW?
The owner of a dog that bites someone else is considered responsible for the behaviour of their animal, regardless of whether they encouraged the dog or not. But, according to section 17 of the Companion Animals Act 1998, anyone who...
The Difference Between an Act of Indecency and Indecent Assault in NSW
There are a large number of different sexual offences in NSW, which range in severity from summary offences to indictable offences with serious penalties such as long-term imprisonment. There is a lot of very specific terminology surrounding sexual offences, and...
Is Spitting a Crime in NSW?
When it comes to serious criminal behaviour, spitting probably seems like it should be a long way down the list of punishable crimes in NSW. Many local councils have implemented fines for spitting in certain public locations, including train stations,...
