NSW Police Pursuit Policy Leads to More Deaths
Community and legal groups have renewed their push for a change to NSW’s police pursuit policy, following the tragic death of three women in Sydney’s West last month. The trio were killed instantly when the car they were travelling in struck a...
The Importance of Seeking Legal Advice Early
Being charged with a criminal offence can be a daunting and confronting experience - so it’s natural to try and put things to the back of your mind until you feel ready to deal with them. As criminal lawyers, we...
Got a Parking Fine: Your Robot Lawyer Can Help!
Coming back to your car to find a parking ticket tucked under the windscreen is frustrating, but thanks to a 19-year-old university student from the UK, appealing parking fines may soon be a whole lot easier - and cheaper. Joshua...
The Law on Refusing a Breath Test or Analysis in NSW
Many jurisdictions, including NSW, have laws which make it a crime for drivers to refuse a breath test by police. The state of Kansas in the USA had similar laws in place - until recently. Last month, the Supreme Court...
Police Officer Admits Issuing Fake Fines
For years, concerns have been raised about police officers having to meet arrest quotas – with officers in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland being accused of the practice. In 2011, an email leaked from Adelaide’s Holden Hill Police Station...
Government Ignores Angry Cyclists
The New South Wales cycling community delivered over 10,000 signatures opposing new laws affecting cyclists to NSW Parliament House this week, but the government says it won’t budge. Labor’s roads spokeswoman Jodi McKay came down and accepted the petition from...
Are There Too Many Offences in Australia?
Did you know it is a crime to damage a library book, or even be in possession of money that has been torn or scribbled on? Or that there is a specific provision making it a crime to splash mud...
Novel Cases: Passengers Who ‘Drink Drive’
Drink driving is the most prevalent offence in the NSW Local Courts, with over 20,000 drivers being charged in 2014. The offence is usually committed by those who make the fateful mistake of driving home after a night of drinking,...
Cyclists Outraged Over New Laws
Sydney’s cycling community is outraged about the introduction of tough new laws which the government claims are intended to promote road safety. The laws include heavy penalties for those who commit offences and a requirement that cyclists carry photo ID...
Extreme Drink Driving Cases
Drink driving is the most common criminal offence before the courts each year, making up roughly 20% of all cases in NSW; with mid range drink driving taking the top spot as the state’s most detected criminal offence. While many drivers...
