Can I Avoid a Conviction and Licence Disqualification if I am Guilty of a second or more Major Traffic Offence?
Section 10 dismissal or conditional release order of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) is a way to avoid a criminal conviction and, in driving cases, a licence disqualification and fine. The section may apply if you plead guilty,...
Sydney Man Charged with Police Pursuit: What is ‘Skye’s Law’?
Last weekend, a 33 year old Sydney man was charged with the offence of “police pursuit” following a lengthy chase that saw police following the man through the M2, M5 and M7 motorways. The man then continued over the Harbour...
The Hidden Costs of Going to Court – Court Costs and Victim’s Support Levies
It is understandable that people facing criminal charges are ordinarily anxious about the impact those proceedings may have on their liberty and future. What everyone may not know is that those who are guilty of a criminal offence will normally...
Intensive Traffic Offenders Rehabilitation Program (TORP) – Now also at Parramatta
Being charged with a major traffic offence such as drink driving can be distressing, especially if it comes with a period of disqualification. But just because you’ve been charged with a traffic offence, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be convicted...
Can Employers Discriminate on the Basis of your Criminal Record?
Your criminal record will hang around long after you have done the time, paid the fine or completed any punishment a court may hand down to you. Even minor offences like being caught in possession of one ecstasy pill or...
Recent AVO Breach Stories
Breaching an AVO can lead to serious repercussions, especially if it involves violence. But there is little consistency in the penalties that are imposed. Many real life stories of AVO breaches show that those who are are guilty of contravening...
What penalties do the courts really hand-down for drug possession charges?
Ever wondered what the penalties are for drug possession ? Not the maximum penalties – but the penalties that are really handed-down by the courts? It might surprise you that most people who are guilty of drug possession receive criminal...
What Does the Law Say About Air Rage and In-Air Offences?
Air rage is a modern day term that is used to describe angry and unruly behaviour by passengers on commercial flights. Over the last few years, we have seen a number of incidents of air rage and other criminal offences...
Recent Financial Advantage and Fraud Offences in NSW
Fraud is a serious criminal offence and one that has been on the increase in recent times according to figures from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). When it comes to fraud-related offences, the law can be confusing...
Father Convicted After Buying Gifts For His Son
Australia has perhaps the strictest quarantine laws in the world. We even have the TV show Border Security, where we can watch people get into trouble for infringing them. The long list of things that are not allowed into the...
