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NRL player faces destroy or damage property charges at Wollongong Local Court
If you intentionally or recklessly destroy or damage property, you may be guilty of 'malicious damage to property'.
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Does an AVO show on a police check?
Can AVO being made against have any unforeseen consequences?Astor Legal - Article
New research casts doubt on roadside saliva tests for Drive Under Influence (DUI) cases
The levels of THC in a person's system may not directly correlate to how badly a person is affected by the drug.Astor Legal - Article
New coercive control laws In NSW
Changes to the Crimes Act 1900 creates a new offence of coercive control that came into effect on 1 July 2024.Astor Legal - Article
Gymnastics coach Daniel Benson charged with sexual assault in NSW
The Child Abuse Squad commenced investigating historical sexual abuse allegations against Mr Benson in October 2021.Astor Legal - Article
How to get domestic violence charges dropped - step by step guide
Allegations of domestic violence are not easy to dismiss. False domestic violence allegations also discussed.Astor Legal - Article
Miles Bridges charged with domestic violence offences
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (AOABH) is an assault charge which carries a maximum sentence of 5 years jail.Astor Legal - Article
Police officer who travelled at 230km/hr charged with dangerous driving
All police drivers must still travel in a reasonable and safe manner that does not endanger themselves or the public.Astor Legal - Article
Sydney socialite jailed for supplying commercial quantity of prohibited drugs
If you knowingly took part in supplying, or agreeing to supply a prohibited drug, you could be guilty of an offence.Astor Legal - Article
AVOW App Developed to Encourage Compliance with AVOs
What is the AVOW App? What is an ADVO? How many AVO breaches are there in NSW?Astor Legal - Article
Armed robbery in front of a police station: The law, defences & penalties for armed robbery in NSW
Armed robbery in NSW is a crime defined as the use of use of an offensive weapon to steal property from another person.Astor Legal - Article
Ex-AFL star facing 88 domestic violence charges
Police laid domestic violence charges after his partner alleged that she had been subjected to a campaign of offencesAstor Legal - Article
Former banker facing over 100 fraud charges
The former banker faces fraud charges and is alleged to have masterminded a syndicate which targeted elderly clients.Astor Legal - Article
Michael Slater contravenes AVO charge - attributed to alcohol addiction
An AVO is an Apprehended Violence Order, imposed by a Court on a person for the protection of another person (or persons).Astor Legal - Article
New Anti-Hate Laws Explained by Criminal Lawyer
New Law creates new criminal offences and increases maximum penalties for a number of existing offences.Astor Legal - Article
Breaching an AVO in New South Wales
Breaching an AVO is a criminal offence, carrying a penalty of up to two years in prison or a fine of up to $5,500.Astor Legal - Article
How to get sexual assault charges dropped
Experienced criminal defence lawyers are often essential to conducting a successful sexual assault defence.Astor Legal - Article
How to beat a drug driving charge - step by step guide
Discussion about the 2 separate offences for Drug Driving in NSW, how to beat the charge & the penalties that apply.Astor Legal - Article
Supreme Court bail application granted for multiple domestic violence offences
Laws around bail applications. Includes recent case example.Astor Legal - Article
NSW police apply for AVO against the actress & her partner
Domestic assaults were occurring between the parties with consumption of intoxicating liquor exacerbating the violence.Astor Legal