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ArticleMother considered responsible for murder of her childrenPolice now believe that the dead woman with her children was responsible for their murders before committing suicide.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
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ArticlePossess Prohibited Drug charges to be replaced with fines?The NSW government has unveiled a plan to potentially replace possess prohibited drug charges with fines.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleTheranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud chargesShe was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to defraud investors and three counts of wire fraud against investors.United StatesCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleHow to beat an AVOThere are stringent processes involved with these orders, so defending an AVO can be a costly and lengthy process.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleAnti-Lockdown protestor accused of punching horse granted bailProtestor vows to fight some of the charges against him including animal cruelty and affray.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
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ArticleFootage shows police officer punching NRL starThe brawl of up to 50 people, included police officers, the riot squad and security guards.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleTerence Darrell Kelly charged with Kidnapping Cleo SmithThe offence of kidnapping. Recent case about the kidnapping of Cleo Smith discussed.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleCouple charged with murder of NZ firefighter after hit and run in NSWThe accused was charged with murder and a string of traffic offences in NSW, but may walk free for lack of evidence..AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleFalse sexual assault allegationsA NSW police officer has been found guilty of perjury after supporting his wife's false sexual assault allegations.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleHow to find out if someone in NSW has an AVO – 2024 UPDATENew proposed legislation could provide an answer to the question of how to find out if someone in NSW has an AVO.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleOlympic swimmer arrested for allegedly masterminding multi-million dollar commercial drug supply syndicateDiscusses commercial drug supply laws & includes details of recent relevant case.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleRandom breath testing (RBT) in NSWRBT is a test given by police to arbitrarily chosen drivers to measure the amount of alcohol the driver has consumed.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleOver the counter medicinal cannabis oil legalisedThere are no products yet approved for sale, but low-dose cannabis oil can legally be purchased without a prescription.AustraliaCannabis & HempAstor Legal
ArticlePolice officer convicted of sexual assaultThe definition of sexual assault in NSW is engaging in sexual intercourse with another person without their consent.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleGel blaster laws in NSWA gel blaster is a life-like toy gun that is designed to shoot a gel pellet that has been soaked in water. AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal