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No sex for you! Indonesia criminalises sexual intercourse outside marriage
These new laws were supported by all political parties and signify the nation's regression to religion-based laws.
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The criminal offence of hindering an investigation in NSW
Hindering an investigation is a criminal offence in NSW and carries a maximum penalty of 7 years in prison.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
‘Representations' can result in criminal charges being withdrawn
Making representations is often a vital part of the criminal process as it can result in the proceedings being shortened.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Psychic scams can constitute the criminal offence of Fraud
Discusses the offence of fraud in NSW in the context of psychic scams.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
New South Wales parliament passes greatly diluted LGBTIQA+ equality laws
From July 2025 transgender people in NSW will not have to undergo surgery before they can change their sex on their birth certificate.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
The offence of shooting a firearm at a dwelling house in NSW
Discusses recent case where 3 men were arrested in relation to a shooting at a home.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Luke Moore Secures Hatrick Of Successfully Suing Police
Moore spent 22 days all up in the South Coast Correctional Centre, after he rang Newtown police station.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Sydney pharmacist imprisoned for Commercial Drug Supply
Discussion about the offence of Commercial Drug Supply. Recent example.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
The offence of causing grievous bodily harm by misconduct in New South Wales
Causing grievous bodily harm by an unlawful or negligent act or omission carries a maximum penalty of 2 years in prison.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Former US president could face criminal charges
Donald Trump is currently the subject of multiple investigations in the US.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Firearm Offences that Apply to Mass Shootings in New South Wales
New South Wales police officers charged Croydon Park man Artemios Mintzas with 25 firearm offences.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Is it legal to ride an eScooter in New South Wales?
It continues to be illegal to ride eScooters on roads and road-related areas across New South Wales.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
NSW police officers charged with perverting the course of justice
Perverting the course of justice is a criminal offence in NSW and carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Offences relating to underage drinking in New South Wales
Outlines the offences that could apply to the consumption of alcohol by minors.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Should jurors be Informed of the past criminal record of the defendant?
Concerns are that convictions could be based more on past criminal history and social media, than the presented evidence.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Can you be found guilty of drug possession for handling drugs without your knowledge?
The doctrine of innocent agency would allow the drug supplier to be charged and convicted for the actions of the handler.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
NSW police officers please guilty after brutalising and degrading mentally ill woman
An investigation was launched into the incident and the officers were subsequently charged with a range of criminal offences.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Police recommend criminal charges against William Tyrell's foster mother
Recommended NSW police charges include perverting the course of justice and interfering with a corpse.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
The offence of taking or being carried in a conveyance without the owner's consent in New South Wales
Taking or being carried in a conveyance without the owner's consent is the criminal offence of 'larceny' in NSW.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Victorian government proposes reforms so that sexual assault victims will be allowed to speak out
Proposal to repeal laws that prevent complainant in sexual assault cases from using their names when speaking out.Sydney Criminal Lawyers