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...
What is the Pro Bono Scheme?
What do you do if you have a legal problem, are struggling to afford a lawyer, and you find out you aren’t eligible for Legal Aid? The NSW pro bono scheme is set up and run by the Law Society, and it...
Is There a Statute of Limitations for Minor Offences in NSW?
Have you been charged with a summary offence which you allegedly committed months or even years in the past? If you have committed a criminal offence, there is sometimes a time limit for police to bring charges against you. If...
Phone Use Now One of the Top Five Causes of Driving Fatalities
Mobile phone use has surpassed not wearing a seatbelt as one of the top five causes of driving fatalities, according to recent figures released by the NSW Centre for Road Safety. Other main causes of driving fatalities include speeding, drink...
What Happens to Young Offenders After They Are Charged?
Children as young as 10 can be held criminally responsible for breaking the law in NSW. The criminal justice system is different for children than for adults, and is set up in a way that is intended to help them...
Dealing with the Police for People with English as a Second Language
Being arrested or questioned by the police can be stressful and challenging for anyone. For those with English as their second language, their dealings with the police can be even more complex. The language barrier may mean that they aren’t...
Want To Be A Lawyer? Consider LPAB Study
Our Video below talks about criminal law career options and our Blog post specifically discusses LPAB study. You might think that becoming a lawyer means long years of full-time study, and for many law students, this is true. But if...
Are Young People the Most Negligent Drivers on NSW Roads?
Negligent driving is the cause of many accidents on NSW roads each year. A driver speeding or becoming distracted, impatient, and careless through general recklessness, or due to being under the influence of drugs, alcohol or fatigue, can lead to...
Drink Driving: What is the Difference between PCA and DUI?
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating substance is a criminal offence in Australia. If you are caught driving or in charge of a motor vehicle after consuming a certain amount of alcohol, or another intoxicating...
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...
