Innovative Programs for Inmates at Junee Correctional Centre
Junee Correctional Centre is the largest regional correctional centre in NSW, and was the first to be privately run. Housing 790 adult male prisoners in minimum and medium security facilities, the private company that runs Junee claims to offer a...
When Can I Represent Myself and When Do I Need a Lawyer?
Being charged with a criminal offence can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. If you are not familiar with the criminal justice system, you may be confused and worried about the outcome of your matter. Even relatively minor criminal charges...
Is Stealing Plants from Gardens a Criminal Offence?
If you live in NSW you might not be aware that stealing a plant from someone else’s garden is actually a criminal offence. According to the Crimes Act 1900, section 520; it is an offence to steal plants or vegetables...
How to Help Children Cope with Having a Parent at Silverwater Jail for Women
Having a parent in jail can be confusing for children. It may be difficult for them to understand why their parent has gone away, and they may need to be cared for by other family members or friends while their...
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...
What Penalties can the Children’s Court in Sydney Give?
If a person under the age of 18 is charged with a criminal offence in the Sydney area, the matter will be dealt with by the Children’s Court in Sydney. Going to court can be an overwhelming experience for a...
Going Out on Your Own as a Criminal Defence Lawyer Part Three
This blog follows on from blogs of 24/04/2013 (part one) and 26/04/2013 (part two). Again, they are just tips and may not be for everyone! Tip 7) Engage an SEO Expert Continuing with the internet theme, which I believe is...
Issues Facing Female Inmates at Emu Plains Correctional and Other Centres
Female inmates make up 7% of the total prison population in NSW, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The figures also show that the number of female prisoners in NSW has risen by 48% over the past decade....
Information for Parramatta Drug Court Participants
Have you been charged with a drug-related offence? Or had you taken an intoxicating substance at the time you committed your alleged offence? If you are facing the probability of a custodial sentence, and you are dependent on a prohibited...
How to Prepare for a Term in a Correctional Centre in Sydney
If you are facing a potential prison sentence, it is best to be prepared. This means taking a number of things into consideration before your court date in Sydney. If you are sentenced to a prison term, you will be...
