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The offence of Sexual Intercourse Without Consent
The crime of sexual intercourse without consent discussed. Recent example.
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$2.3 million alleged international money laundering scam exposed
Police exposed an alleged international fraud scheme & laid dozens of money laundering charges against the two perpetrators.Astor Legal - Article
Drink driving charges after a crash or accident
Complete guide to the process after a collision and what to expect.Astor Legal - Article
NSW union boss guilty of fraud – Penalties for dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception
Fraud in NSW falls under the offence of ‘Obtaining financial advantage or property by deception' in the Crimes Act 1900.Astor Legal - Article
Police officer suspended after stomping on head of mentally ill man
Discussion about the crime of assault & includes a recent upsetting case example.Astor Legal - Article
Conviction for Sexual Assault of The Lovely Bones author Alice Sebold overturned
Discussion about recent case where a sexual assault conviction was overturned.Astor Legal - Article
Fake uber driver to be deported after conviction for indecent assault
The law of indecent assault discussed. Includes recent case example.Astor Legal - Article
A Court has heard that two policemen charged with attempted sexual assault of a schoolgirl may be close to pleading guilty
The crime of sexual assault and an ongoing disturbing case are discussed in this article.Astor Legal - Article
Bikies charged with defrauding bushfire victim payments
Laws around Centrelink fraud charges discussed. Recent case example involving alleged bushfire fraud.Astor Legal - Article
Carer sentenced to jail for stealing from disabled patients – The law, defences and penalties for making false statement
A female disability worker has been jailed for stealing jewellery and cash from her disabled and terminally ill patients.Astor Legal - Article
Former Bachelor Australia contestant receives No Jail for drug supply charges
Drug supply and drug possession charges are treated very seriously, with risks of jail terms and a criminal conviction.Astor Legal - Article
Former Sydney barrister jailed for possessing child abuse material
Child abuse material is defined as material that depicts or describes in a way reasonable people consider offensive.Astor Legal - Article
Over 250 charges laid in Sydney drug cartel takedown
Operation Pinnacle, a sophisticated Police investigation spanning 2 years, resulted in over 250 drug charges being laid.Astor Legal - Article
The offence of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception
In New South Wales, the offence of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception is also known as fraud.Astor Legal - Article
Doctor jailed for sexually assaulting sleeping patients – The law, defences and penalties for sexual assault in NSW
The definition of sexual assault in NSW is engaging in sexual intercourse with another person without their consent.Astor Legal - Article
Man pleads guilty to common assault charges against teenage girls in NSW
A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to common assault charges where he is alleged to have bashed teenage girls in NSW.Astor Legal - Article
How to get charges dropped before the court date: A step-by-step guide
Charges can be dropped before the court date if legal representations are sent to police.Astor Legal - Article
South Australia suspends all red light cameras and fines – How to beat a red light camera fine
The red-light camera was not tested as a vehicle actually passed through the intersection, as required by the regulations.Astor Legal - Article
Explained: New sexual consent laws in NSW
The reforms to sexual assault consent laws go even further than what was proposed by the Law Reform Commission.Astor Legal - Article
Possess Prohibited Drug charges to be replaced with fines?
The NSW government has unveiled a plan to potentially replace possess prohibited drug charges with fines.Astor Legal