Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 5 to 11 February 2024
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: When Can a Judicial Inquiry Be Held Into a Potential Wrongful Conviction in NSW? There are a number of provisions that may be used to...
Stealing, Theft and Larceny Offences Across Australia
Going to court over a property which involves dishonesty – such as larceny, theft or stealing – can be a stressful and daunting experience. You may be uncertain as to how you should plead, what will happen in court, whether...
The Criminal Offence of Vehicular Manslaughter Across Australia
Driving on our roads carries a number of risks and responsibilities, and failing to comply with the road rules can land a driver on the wrong side of the law – potentially amounting to a traffic offence. And while a...
AFP Radicalise Troubled Autistic Child Then Charge Him With Terrorism Offences
The Victorian Children’s Court heard last October that, after his parents attended a Victoria police station in April 2021 seeking assistance, a 13-year-old autistic boy, who’d developed an obsession with the Islamic State, was radicalised by law enforcement and entrapped into...
The Involuntary Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program in NSW
Dealing with a loved one who is dependent on alcohol or other drugs, and suffering from associated symptoms, can be a difficult and heartbreaking experience. And while it is always before those those who are severely dependent on substances to...
The Coronial Process in New South Wales
The NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes delivered its final report right before Christmas. Established in April 2022, the inquiry delved into 34 unsolved murders that took place in Sydney between the years 1970 and 2010, 25 of...
Is Chris Minns Going to Ban Gay Conversion or Not? Or Is He Attempting to Do Both?
New South Wales premier Chris Minns prioritised the establishment of a multifaith council charged with providing advice to government on policy affecting faith groups. And having had its first meeting in November 2023, the influence of the NSW Faith Affairs Council...
As Morrison Cosies Up to Former CIA Chief, It’s Clear Assange Never Stood a Chance
Former PM Scott Morrison announced on 23 January that he’s leaving federal politics this month for bloodier pastures, and as the news of his future endeavours came to light, the details reinforced the fact that there’s no need for dystopian fiction...
Noise Offences Relating to Residences, Business and Vehicles in NSW
Is your noisy neighbour making you crazy? Sick of the P-plater down the street revving their engine? Or on the other hand, is your neighbour making a mountain out of a molehill when it comes to your gatherings or vehicle?...
Can I Get a Harsher Penalty if I Appeal a Decision in NSW?
If you’re disappointed by an outcome of a criminal case in court, or you’ve received a hefty penalty notice for a traffic or minor criminal offence, you may be tempted to appeal a decision or, in the case of a...
