Defence Lawyers Denied the Right to Evidence
Recent changes to court legislation have meant that defence lawyers no longer have certain rights they previously had regarding summary offences. Until recently, defence lawyers had the right to receive a ‘brief of evidence’ from the prosecution at least 14...
What is a Pre Sentence Report?
A Pre-Sentence Report is requested by the Court if you plead to, or are found guilty of, your offence. If the Magistrate or Judge is considering a full time gaol sentence for your matter then, in order to be able...
Will I Be Granted Bail for Fraud in NSW?
If you have been arrested for any offence in NSW, you have the right to apply for bail as soon as possible. If the police refuse to grant you bail at the police station you have been taken to on...
What is the Sentencing Appeals Process in NSW?
If you have recently been involved in a criminal case and you disagree with the outcome, and believe that the sentence you were given was too harsh, there is a way that you can lodge an appeal. The sentencing appeals...
How Can a Mid-Range Drink Driving Conviction Impact You?
Have you been charged with mid-range drink driving? Although a mid-range drink driving conviction is not as serious as a high range drink driving conviction, there are still harsh penalties associated with being found guilty of this offence, which is...
Section 11H Summary Offences Act 1988 | Intimidatory Use of Vehicles and Vessels
Section 11H of the Summary Offences Act 1988 (NSW) is the criminal offence of Intimidatory Use of Vehicles and Vessels and is stated below. If you would like an experienced criminal lawyer to help you achieve an outstanding outcome in...
Section 20 Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act 2012 | Right to Attend Hearing
The Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act 2012 contains controversial provisions which enable a court to impose a control order upon a person in certain situations. Control orders are court orders which can impose restrictions upon your life. For instance, if...
Section 360.3 Criminal Code Act 1995 | Taking or Sending Firearm Across Borders
Taking or sending a firearm or firearm part across borders is an offence under section 360.3 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. To establish the offence, the prosecution must...
Section 93I Crimes Act 1900 | Possession of Unregistered Firearm
Possessing an Unregistered Firearm in a Public Place is an offence under Section 93I(1) of the Crimes Act 1900, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt...
Section 93H Crimes Act 1900 | Trespassing or Dangerous Use of Firearm or Spear Gun
Trespassing with or dangerous use of a firearm or spear gun is an offence under Section 93H of the Crimes Act 1900, which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove...