Served With an AVO? PINOP Contact Restrictions You May Face
An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a court order that is intended to protect one person from the threat of harassment or violence from another person. The person in need of protection (PINOP) can apply for an AVO if they...
What Can I Expect in Prison?
If you have a court appearance scheduled in the near future, and one of the possible penalties you face is a term in prison, you will probably be feeling apprehensive. You may also be unsure about the process itself, and...
Enforced disappearance as a crime against humanity
Enforced disappearance can be classified as a crime against humanity. Crimes against humanity are a set of criminal offences that are recognised as contravening internationally defined human rights. What is enforced disappearance? Enforced disappearance is defined as the arrest, detainment...
What are the Penalties for Drug Possession?
The law surrounding drug possession can be complicated, particularly in instances where the drugs are found in shared premises for example. You can be charged with drug possession even if the quantity of illegal substance found in your possession is...
Telling the Truth in Court: Penalties under the Crimes Act for Perjury
If you are involved in a judicial proceeding, whether as the defendant or a witness, you will be required to take an oath promising to tell the truth. If it is later discovered that you did not tell the truth,...
Which Court is the Best Choice: Local Court, or Higher Court?
Our video and blog post below discusses the question: Which Court is the Best Choice: Local Court, or Higher Court? The NSW court system is comprised of three separate courts, the local court, the district court, and the supreme court....
What is a Good Behaviour Bond? NSW Penalty Explained
Our video and blog post below explains a good behaviour bond in NSW. If you have been charged with a criminal or traffic offence in NSW, a good behaviour bond is one of the potential penalties you face. As with...
What is the Summary Offences Act NSW?
If you have been involved with the legal system in NSW in any capacity, you will probably have heard the term ‘summary offences’ used. Maybe you have been charged with an offence that has been described as a ‘summary offence’...
