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Actor has assault police charges dismissed due to mental health – What is a Section 32 Application?
A Section 32 Application allows a charge to be dismissed for a mental condition, mental illness or cognitively impaired.
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How to find out if someone has an AVO in New South Wales
A ‘Right to Ask' scheme would allow police to disclose information about a domestic violence offender to persons at risk.Astor Legal - Article
Instagram Fast & Furious pair charged with take and drive conveyance for luxury car thefts in Sydney
Taking and driving a conveyance without the consent of the owner carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison in NSW.Astor Legal - Article
Squatters Rights in Australia
Important for landlords and tenants to be aware of their rights and obligations.Astor Legal - Article
Man forgives drunk driver for killing his family – What are the penalties for drink driving in NSW?
A man whose wife and unborn twins were killed by a drunk driver gave powerful evidence in Court and forgave the accused.Astor Legal - Article
Man found not guilty of domestic violence murder due to mental illness
The law of murder & the defence of mental illness. Includes recent case example.Astor Legal - Article
Man charged with drink driving twice in same day sentenced at Cowra Local Court
He was charged with driving with middle range PCA, driving while suspended and driving with low range PCA.Astor Legal - Article
Supreme Court bail applications
Laws around SC bail applications - SC powers, repeat bail applications, how to make an application, Show Cause etcAstor Legal - Article
Supreme Court bail applications in New South Wales
Supreme Court bail applications in NSW can only be made after a person has been refused bail in the Local Court.Astor Legal - Article
Banker charged with common assault of wife inside Sydney Childrens Hospital
Common assault is if he intentionally or recklessly caused another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence.Astor Legal - Article
NSW police stalk and intimidate criminal lawyer who represented bike
Discussion about recent case where special police unit called Strike Force Raptor were accused of harassment.Astor Legal - Article
Further child sexual assault charges against former labor politician
S66A Crimes Act relating to child sexual assault charges discussed in the context of a recent case.Astor Legal - Article
Mobile Phone Camera Locations [Update 2025]
NSW Mobile Phone Detection CamerasAstor Legal - Article
The offence of hindering or obstructing a Commonwealth public official
Hindering or obstructing a Commonwealth public official is an offence that carries a maximum of 2 years imprisonment.Astor Legal - Article
Criminal lawyer explains the Prince Andrew sexual assault case
Court documents revealed that Ms Giuffre alleged she was a victim of sex trafficking and abuse by the financier Epstein.Astor Legal - Article
Is Jaywalking Illegal in Australia?
Jaywalking is seen to present a danger to both pedestrians and traffic which has led to its criminalisation in many jurisdictions.Astor Legal - Article
Another domestic violence murder: The law, defences & penalties for murder in NSW
Murder is an act that causes the death of another person and the accused intended to kill or cause grievous bodily harm.Astor Legal - Article
Avenging angel jailed for assault & robbery of sex offenders
A vigilante who attacked a number of registered sex offenders was jailed for over two decades for assault and robbery.Astor Legal - Article
Strip search laws NSW
Strip search laws in NSW are governed under the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002.Astor Legal - Article
Sydney preacher charged with child sexual assaults
Child sexual assault charges are extremely serious, and attached stigma can follow a person for the rest of their life.Astor Legal