Recent Sydney Drug Sentencing Success Stories
What are the odds that a man caught supplying 1000 ecstasy tablets and 79 grams of ice will soon be seeing the world from behind bars? If you think they are fairly high, the results of his case may surprise...
A Guide to Common Assault
A common assault is any unauthorised touching, or act that causes another to apprehend immediate unlawful violence. The offence of common assault is contained in section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. To be found guilty of common assault, the prosecution will...
The pitfalls of engaging law firms with budgets
It’s no secret that lawyers have a reputation for charging their clients excessive fees, and often clients are shocked when they receive an exorbitant bill from their lawyer. What many clients don’t realise is why legal bills can be so...
What are the Penalties for Graffiti?
Our Video and Blog post below gives an explanation of the offence of graffiti and the relevant penalties. What are the Penalties for Graffiti? Graffiti is a criminal offence under the Graffiti Control Act 2008. If you are caught marking property or...
A Guide to Indecent Assault Penalties
Have you been charged with indecent assault? There are a number of indecent assault penalties, ranging from avoiding a criminal conviction altogether by getting a ‘section 10 dismissal or conditional release order’ all the way up to a term in prison....
How Does A Section 14 Mental Health Order Work?
Section 14 of the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 is commonly used to divert those who suffer from mental conditions away from criminal penalisation and towards getting help and treatment they need. A section 14 can...
Can I Get a Section 10 Dismissal or Conditional Release Order for Drink Driving?
If you have been charged with a drink driving offence, the consequences you face can be serious. You can be fined, and can even face a jail term depending on the severity of the offence. You will also face a...
Can I Avoid a Conviction if I Plead Guilty to a Serious Drug Charge? R v Mauger
We all make bad decisions from time to time, but when it comes to breaking the law, poor judgment could land you in front of a District Court Judge facing potential time behind bars. The defendant in R v Mauger knows this...
Appealing a Drink Driving Sentence
It is a criminal offence to drive while under the influence of alcohol. If you have been charged with drink driving, you face a number of different penalties depending on the level of alcohol alleged to have been in your system at...
Can I Get A Shotgun Licence With Previous Convictions?
If you want to own or use a shotgun in NSW you will need to apply for a firearms licence. The firearms licensing laws in NSW are fairly stringent, and if you want to apply for a licence you will...
