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Are tasers legal in Australia?
Tasers are strictly regulated and subjected to guidelines which aim to minimise their misuse.
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Criminal lawyer explains Nick Kyrgios assault case
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been charged with common assault over an alleged domestic violence incident in the ACT.Astor Legal - Article
How to defend an AVO (Apprehended Violence Order)
An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) could have a devastating effect on yourself, your partner and your family.Astor Legal - Article
How Much Does a Criminal Lawyer Cost?
Depends on the complexity of the case, fixed fee or non-fixed fee basis, and lawyer's level of skill and experience.Astor Legal - Article
Kate Ritchie loses licence for low range drink driving in New South Wales
The offence of drive with low range PCA is driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration between 0.05 and 0.079.Astor Legal - Article
Man jailed for breach of AVO at Parkes Local Court
An AVO is an Apprehended Violence Order, a Court order on a person for the protection of another person (or persons).Astor Legal - Article
Qld father jailed for commercial quantity drug supply in NSW
Drug supply charges are taken very seriously by the courts and maximum penalties reflect a high likelihood of jail.Astor Legal - Article
Police search quotas scrapped in NSW
After community backlash, NSW Police search quotas have been scrapped, along with targets for the use of move on powers.Astor Legal - Article
Guy Sebastian manager claims fraud charges were in revenge for AVO
The former manager applied for an AVO against the pop star after Sebastian allegedly discovered fraudulent activity.Astor Legal - Article
Mayor Karen Williams not charged with drink driving after crash
There have been a number of recent examples of charges dismissed after an accused retains experienced traffic lawyers.Astor Legal - Article
How to contest a mobile phone fine offence in New South Wales
Using a mobile phone while driving in New South Wales is a serious offence.Astor Legal - Article
Supreme Court bail application in New South Wales
In NSW, a Supreme Court bail application is made only after a person's Local Court bail application is refused.Astor Legal - Article
Police apply for AVO against foster parents of William Tyrrell
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
Breach of bail in NSW
The penalties for breaching bail include fines, imprisonment and revocation of bail.Astor Legal - Article
Police officer filmed throwing man down during lockdown charged with Common Assault
Officer suspended & charged with common assault after throwing man to ground.Astor Legal - Article
Sydney man charged with historical sexual assault after DNA breakthrough
Discussion about the crime of sexual assault s61I Crimes Act & recent case where man charged following new DNA evidence.Astor Legal - Article
Sydney paramedic guilty of sexual touching charges at train stations
The offence of sexual touching under s61KC Crimes Act NSW. Recent case example discussed.Astor Legal - Article
Stealthing laws in Australia
Stealthing is the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex without the knowledge of the other person.Astor Legal - Article
AFL player Andrew Lovett in jail for domestic violence charges
The penalty for a domestic violence offence can range from a fine to a term of imprisonment.Astor Legal - Article
COVID and Resist Arrest charges dropped against Sydney bodybuilder
Resist Arrest is an offence in NSW with a maximum term of imprisonment of 5 years, if dealt with in the District Court.Astor Legal