The Boston Bomber Death Penalty: Justice?
On 15 April 2013, a terrorist act took place that would alter the images that come to mind when we hear of the Boston Marathon. Three people were killed and hundreds were injured when two pressure-cooker bombs used exploded near...
What Happens If Police Damage My Property?
Recent changes to the law mean that police are getting more and more power. But fortunately, they cannot barge down your front door and come into your home without a legitimate reason. Police must have a legitimate reason come into...
When False Accusations Lead to Tragedy
When people make accusations against others, they normally think that they are justified. A bit of sketchy information combined with emotions like frustration and anger can all work together to make a hunch seem like solid reality. In trivial circumstances,...
What Is Malicious Damage Law?
Malicious damage is the most widely reported category of criminal offences in NSW, according to the Australian Institute of Criminology. Malicious damage incorporates a wide range of different activities, including intentional/reckless damage or destruction of property, graffiti and vandalism. Even...
Six Police Charged following an ICAC Investigation
The latest in a long string of ICAC investigations has surfaced in South Australia. Today’s headlines announced that six South Australian police officers were charged with serious offences and faced court today. The investigation by ICAC and the state’s anti-corruption...
Do Men Commit More Crimes than Women?
Men have always had a reputation for being more inclined to criminal behaviour than women, especially when it comes to committing violent offences such as assault or murder. The statistics would appear to support this, with only one fifth of...
NSW Criminal Court Statistics – News and Trends
The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has recently released a summary of crime statistics for the March 2014 quarter. This report shows a number of interesting trends in criminal activity, sentencing and time taken to finalise court...
Driving Furiously and other Less Prosecuted Offences
Throughout history, civilisations have come up with some fairly unusual crimes and possibly even more unusual punishments. Of course, many of these are never, if ever prosecuted. In a country like Australia, where there is an abundance of laws and...
Four Things You Probably Don’t Know Are Against the Law
If you’re an ordinary law-abiding citizen, chances are the possibility of committing a criminal offence never crosses your mind. After all, you know when you’re breaking the law, right? Well, if you’ve ever enjoyed playing in a fountain on a...
What Are The Different Offences Under Graffiti Laws in NSW?
This Blog post on the different offences under graffiti laws in NSW follows on from our post last week on the penalties for Graffiti. Graffiti is an ever-present problem, especially in urban areas, and it is an issue that frequently causes...
