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Building manager jailed for stealing hundreds of items from residents – The law, defences and penalties for break & enter
Break and enter offences – recent case example, sentencing and charges.
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Casino in Sydney prevented from opening due to money laundering concerns
NSW gambling regulators have banned Crown Resorts from opening its new Sydney casino due to money laundering concerns.Astor Legal - Article
Criminal lawyer explains why NRL star Sam Burgess was found guilty, with AVO
NRL star Sam Burgess was found guilty of intimidation and an AVO was made for the protection of his former father-in-law.Astor Legal - Article
Group charge with kidnapping former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill
The offence of kidnapping including discussion about the recent case example involving Stuart MacGill.Astor Legal - Article
Infamous mother & daughter in NSW avoid conviction for affray charges
The offence of affray is taken very seriously, with a maximum penalty five times greater than that for common assault.Astor Legal - Article
Is it illegal to flash your headlights to warn of police in NSW?
While there is no specific offence of flashing headlights to warn of Police, similar traffic offences can be charged.Astor Legal - Article
The law, defences and penalties for aggravated sexual assault in NSW
These allegations of aggravated sexual assault were said to occur during photoshoots and the alleged victims were models.Astor Legal - Article
Two children dead and driver charged with dangerous driving occasioning death
The unlicensed driver is alleged to have lost control of his girlfriend's car and killed both the children instantly.Astor Legal - Article
Lawyer Salary Australia – How Much Do Lawyers Make in Australia? 2025 UPDATE
It will come as no surprise to see that legal professionals are among the top 10 salary earners in Australia.Astor Legal - Article
Man granted bail for proceeds of crime charges disappears
Bail is a form of conditional liberty which is granted to a defendant when they are charged with a serious offence.Astor Legal - Article
Hillsong founder Brian Houston charged with concealing child sexual abuse
Discussion about the crime of concealing a serious indictable offence including a recent case example.Astor Legal - Article
Apprehended Domestic Violence Order or ADVO – What is an ADVO?
An ADVO is an order protecting a person from someone they have had a domestic relationship with. Questions about ADVOs answered.Astor Legal - Article
Lawyer salaries Australia – How much do lawyers earn in Australia?
These statistics set out where the average lawyer salary in Australia in 2020 sits in the hierarchy of income earners.Astor Legal - Article
Is pepper spray legal in Australia?
Pepper spray, an aerosol spray containing capsaicin, is illegal in most states of Australia.Astor Legal - Article
McDonalds QR Code offender sentenced at Blacktown Local Court
NSW police issued a statement saying the man refused to complete a COVID-safe check-in using QR codes.Astor Legal - Article
Larceny - Sydney citizens investigate and capture thief who stole mobility scooter belonging to an 82 year old
The law of larceny explained including a discussion about a recent case.Astor Legal - Article
Criminal lawyer explains why Tristan Sailor was found not guilty of aggravated sexual assault
The crime of aggravated sexual assault discussed. Includes recent example.Astor Legal - Article
Identity of Sydney criminal lawyer charged with sexual assault revealed
Non-publication order on the name of a lawyer charged with sexual assault.Astor Legal - Article
Is jaywalking illegal in Australia?
Jaywalking is illegal in most of Australia. The penalties vary from state to state.Astor Legal - Article
Lingerie Bar Worker Stabbed – The Law, Defences & Penalties For Affray
Law, defences & penalties for Affray including discussion about a recent case on point.Astor Legal