ArticleNSW government silences police watchdogThe Chief Commissioner of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) will be stood down at the end of January 2020.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleNSW police are fining teens for visiting their friendsThe COVID-19 infringement notices that NSW police has been issuing are some of the steepest on-the-spot fines available.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleOpportunities hiding amongst the issues in youth detentionAmidst accounts of mistreatment and misconduct in correctional centres, the youth justice sector is looking to reform.AustraliaCriminal LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticlePilger on Assange at the Sydney Extradition RallyIf extradited to the US, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange could face espionage charges of up to 175 years behind bars.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticlePokémon Card Heist in East Maitland: When Collectibles Become Criminal CurrencyLarceny refers to the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.AustraliaCriminal LawLamont Law
ArticlePolice arrest 23 pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Port Botany protestPorts could not be blocked due to political disagreements as it would be damaging to the economy.AustraliaCriminal LawO'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
ArticlePossessing prohibited weapons in New South WalesPossession and use of prohibited weapons in NSW is authorised by a permit licensed by the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998.AustraliaCriminal LawCriminal Defence Lawyers Australia
ArticleQueensland government proposal to reintroduce breach of bail for juvenile offendersBill proposes to reintroduce the charge of breach of bail condition for juvenile offenders and more.AustraliaCriminal LawRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleQueensland to criminalise coercive controlWhat is coercive control? Why is this important? What are the changes being made? AustraliaCriminal LawBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleSophisticated parties, legal advice given, effect of signed document changed by the Court to reflect parties’ true intentionIn Thiess Pty Ltd v. Flsmidth Minerals Pty Ltd [2010] QSC 6, Thiess Pty Ltd (Thiess) was engaged to design and construct three calciners, which are thermal treatment processors, for an aluminium plant. Thiess engaged Flsmidth Minerals Pty Ltd (Flsmidth) to carry out most of the design work. AustraliaCriminal LawNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleStanley v DPP [2023] HCA 3 and intensive correction orders – What it means for those facing jail.Recent case is relevant for those looking to avoid full-time jail & instead receive an intensive correction order.AustraliaCriminal LawO'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
ArticleStealthing and Affirmative ConsentWhat is stealthing? What is affirmative consent? The law regarding sexual offences is constantly evolving.AustraliaCriminal LawDoogue + George Defence Lawyers
ArticleStrict and absolute liability offences in NSW Explanation of strict and absolute liability offices.AustraliaCriminal LawLamont Law
ArticleThe Law, defences and penalties for Perverting the Course of Justice in NSWLaw, defences & penalties discussed in light of a recent allegation where a man forced another to change his statement to police.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleThe law, defences and penalties for stealing from a person in NSWStealing from a person in NSW is an offence under section 94 of the Crimes Act 1900, which carries a prison sentence.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleThe offence of intentionally coughing on or spitting at a public official in NSWThis order came after incidents where members of the public were accused of coughing on or spitting at police officers.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleThe role of Mobile Drug Testing (MDT)Mobile drug testing (MDT) is a method used to detect drugs at a traffic stop or at a random breath testing (RBT) site.AustraliaCriminal LawO'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
ArticleThe STMP has always been racially biased, discriminatory, and likely unlawfulThe STMP has come under regular fire for its racially discriminatory and likely unlawful pre-crime powers.AustraliaCriminal LawO'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
ArticleTop 5 anti-Fraud tips published to mark International Fraud Awareness week, and why the Wells Fargo example should make you go furtherACFE's 5 fraud tips are a great start, but, as the Wells Fargo case demonstrates, enforcing the code of ethics is vital.AustraliaCriminal LawKordaMentha