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...
Why Choose a Specialist Appeal Lawyer?
If you have been convicted of a crime that you didn’t commit or you have been given an overly harsh sentence, you have the right to appeal to a higher court. Generally, you only get one chance to make an...
Should Minors Charged with Serious Offences be Released on Bail?
The issue of minors committing criminal offences has been in the spotlight after the recent incident where a 16-year-old was charged with sexual assault after the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Sydney’s west. Sexual offences perpetrated by...
Will Schapelle Corby Be Allowed to Make Money from Interviews?
There has been a large amount of media attention surrounding the issue of whether convicted Australian drug smuggler Schapelle Corby will be allowed to profit from any interviews she gives after her recent release from Bali’s Kerobokan Prison. Corby was...
Is it Better to Have a Jury Trial or a Judge-Alone Trial?
If you are facing a criminal matter in the district or supreme court, you will most often be tried in front of a jury. A jury is made up of a panel of 12 people who are randomly selected members...
Speeding and Section 10 Dismissals and Conditional Release Orders – How You May be Able to Avoid a Conviction
Pleading guilty to a speeding offence doesn’t always mean you will accrue demerit points or be suspended from driving. You may be able to successfully obtain a non conviction order, which is a finding of guilt with no criminal conviction....
The New Bail Act – Changes to Bail Legislation in NSW
Changes to the bail process in NSW, including the removal of presumptions in favour of bail, are set to become law. The legislation, known as the new Bail Act, was introduced to the state parliament in May 2013. The act...
How Can I Appeal my Court Case?
If you have recently faced criminal proceedings and are unhappy with the outcome, it is possible to appeal. If you want to appeal a recent sentence or verdict, make sure you seek legal advice first to ensure you present the...
NSW Councils given broad power to declare dogs ‘menacing’
The Companion Animals Amendment Act 2013 which came into effect on 19th November 2013 introduces several new provisions to regulate dogs that are considered to be aggressive. ‘Menacing Dogs’ The most significant change is the introduction of a new category...
Do I Need A Criminal Lawyer if I Plead Guilty?
Deciding whether or not to plead guilty to criminal charges is a decision that should not be made lightly. Admitting to a charge, even a minor one, can lead to harsh penalties and a criminal conviction. It is a good...
