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This case is a good example of the complexity arising in historical abuse cases regarding the admissibility of evidence at trial.

A "commercial quantity" is determined by the type of drug and its potential street value.

Discusses the offence of arson, penalties, causing a bushfire in NSW & what happens if you are a firefighter?

The UK judge refused to grant Assange bail prior to the US appealing her ruling, meaning prolonged solitary confinement.

Recommends some top podcasts/series to tune into.

There needs to be a careful consideration and an appreciation that your actions could have serious consequences at law.

You can apply for an AVO for verbal abuse if you fear another person will cause you physical or mental harm.

The Situation: At the direction of the Attorney General of Australia, the Australian Law Reform Commission ("ALRC") is undertaking a comprehensive review of Australia's Commonwealth ...

Larceny is unlawfully taking and carrying away someone else's property with the intention of permanently depriving them of it.

Digital evidence access orders are reshaping both prosecution strategy and defence approaches in cases involving minors.

The Scheme is the product of recommendations by the Royal Commission Into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

Article discusses the changes to the law that present a step forward in safeguarding justice for victims of child abuse.

NSW police watchdog, the LECC, has been conducting inquiries into the increasing police practice of strip-searching.

Workers who plead guilty to an offence still have a lawful avenue to potentially avoid a career-threatening penalty.

Brief look at the power of this legislation with a specific focus on the defence of mental impairment. Examples provided.

Is a lack of intent a defence to a criminal offence? It depends.

Dangerous Driving in WA is defined as driving in a manner that is dangerous to the public or to any person.