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Bank fined $1.3 billion but no jail for executives: The law, defences & penalties for money laundering
Discusses recent case where bank admitted to breaching money laundering & terrorism financing laws.
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Child abuse material and sexual touching charges laid in major paedophile ring bust
S91H Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) regarding child abuse material discussed. Discusses recent offences.Astor Legal - Article
Couple charged with sexual assault after alleged sex slave operation busted
Police searched two properties and found illicit drugs and evidence of sexual servitude and organised prostitution.Astor Legal - Article
NRL Player Jamil Hopoate facing large commercial drug supply charges
Sections 25 & 29 of the Drug (Misuse & Trafficking Act) NSW discussed. Includes recent case example.Astor Legal - Article
NSW police take out Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) for television star
An Australian television actress has had NSW Police take out a provisional AVO for protection against her partner.Astor Legal - Article
More people charged with money laundering in George Alex construction boss case
Dealing with money or property that was the proceeds of crime is an offence under the NSW Crimes Act 1900.Astor Legal - Article
NSW police make multiple drug arrests in response to gang war
If you knowingly took part in the process of supplying, or agreeing to supply a prohibited drug, you can be guilty of an offence.Astor Legal - Article
Man refused Australian citizenship due to AVO & domestic violence offences
Tribunal found that the Queensland man was not a person of good character.Astor Legal - Article
Andrew OKeefe bail application refused despite self-defence claim
Former TV presenter charged with Choking and his bail application was refused.Astor Legal - Article
Former treasurer, Troy Buswell, avoids jail for domestic violence charges
Domestic violence discussed with recent example provided.Astor Legal - Article
Foster mother of William Tyrell charged with giving false or misleading evidence to NSW Crime Commission
Giving false or misleading evidence to the NSW Crime Commission carries a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment.Astor Legal - Article
NRL star charged with cocaine possession
Another NRL star has been arrested and charged with cocaine possession after not complying with a 'move on' direction.Astor Legal - Article
Sydney school teacher charged with supplying prohibited drug to her students
if you knowingly take part in supplying, or agreeing to supply a prohibited drug in NSW, you can be guilty of an offence.Astor Legal - Article
Victoria to consider electronic monitoring of domestic violence defendants
The VLRC is considering whether electronic monitoring should be a mandatory condition of intervention orders (AVOs).Astor Legal - Article
Woman killed by disqualified driver: The law, defences and penalties for Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death
Recent tragic case discussed & explanation of offence of Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death – definition & penalties.Astor Legal - Article
Jury Duty In NSW
Jury duty is an essential civic duty which helps to uphold justice in the decision of the court.Astor Legal - Article
Ex-client of celebrity trainer Steve Commando Willis has AVO dismissed on appeal
An AVO, an Apprehended Violence Order, is an order imposed on a person for the protection of another person (or persons).Astor Legal - Article
Man charged with sexual assault of Brittany Higgins
The crime of sexual assault is defined as engaging in sexual intercourse with another person without their consent.Astor Legal - Article
The offence of Supplying Large Commercial Quantity of Drugs in NSW
The offence of Supplying Large Commercial Quantity of Drugs in NSW discussed. Recent case example given.Astor Legal - Article
How To Find Out If Someone Has An AVO – 2025 UPDATE
The Right to Ask scheme would allow police to disclose information about a domestic violence offender to potential new victims.Astor Legal