What Does Criminal Law Say About Threatening a Person?
Threatening another person is not always a criminal offence. Whether or not you will be found guilty under criminal law for threatening a person depends on the circumstances involved, and the nature of your relationship with the other individual concerned....
New One-Punch Law in Force in NSW
Controversial new legislation surrounding one-punch sentencing is now law after being pushed through NSW Parliament late last month in a special sitting. The new legislation mandates a minimum sentence of eight years for a drug or alcohol-fuelled assault that results...
What the Law Says About “King Hit” Attacks
Our video and blog post below discusses what the law says about ‘king hit’ attacks. Alcohol-related violence has been in the media spotlight recently, particularly the growing number of king hit incidents - which some have called “coward punches” –...
NSW Law and Drink Spiking as a Crime
With the party season well underway, it is important to stay as safe as possible and enjoy yourself without ending up in legal trouble. Under NSW law, drink spiking is a criminal offence that can attract harsh penalties. Whether you...
Is it a crime to threaten or intimidate someone?
Certain threats and intimidation are considered to be serious criminal offences. For each of those offences, the prosecution must prove certain matters beyond reasonable doubt. Here’s what you need to know. The offence of staking or intimidation in NSW Section...
What is Drug Supply?
If you are charged with drug supply, the maximum applicable penalty will vary depending on the type and quantity of the drug, and whether your case remains in the Local Court or is finalised in a higher court such as the District...
What is the Maximum Sentencing for Affray?
Legal terminology can often be confusing, and a case in point is the offence known as affray. The word affray might conjure up images of all-in brawls, but actually you can be up on affray charges without having hurt anyone....
What are the penalties for a dog attack?
Recent changes in the Companion Animals Act 1998 have increased the penalties for dog attacks in NSW. The penalties since 19th November 2013 are as follows: Section 16 Companion Animals Act: Dog Attacks 16(1) Dog attacks generally There is a...
What Are The Penalties for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Charges?
Assault is a common offence under the Crimes Act and there are a number of different types of assault charges, all of which come with different penalties. If you are facing assault occasioning actual bodily harm charges, there are serious...
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...
