There are harsh penalties for deliberately lighting properties on fire in NSW. Includes recent example where 12 yr old boy lit fires.

The Legalising Cannabis Bill seeks to provide for registration of cannabis, cannabis strains & the establishment of CANA.

New Indonesian laws penalising sex outside of marriage apply to citizens AND visiting foreigners.

NSW Crime Commission's powers extend to ordering people to attend by way of summons. If summoned, get legal advice.

Whilst it is illegal to record someone without consent in NSW, there are exceptions.

The STMP is a preventative policing policy which involves its 'targets' being consistently monitored and observed.

Car-jacking, or "stealing a motor vehicle or vessel with assault or with an occupant on board", is a criminal offence.

It is a criminal offence to film or video another person engaged in a private act where no consent has been given.

This offence attracts a maximum penalty of five years in jail - to reflect the high risk of danger to motorists.

The criminal offence of perjury is making a false statement, under oath or affirmation, knowing it to be untrue.

The most common reason for a fine being issue, was those who were found outside their LGA without a reasonable excuse.

The offence of obtaining benefit by deception in NSW is fraud, with a maximum penalty of 10 years jail.

Perverting the course of justice is deemed an obstruction to the justice system and taken very seriously by the courts.

In NSW, if you found guilty of a stealing offence - also termed " larceny" offence - the penalties are weighty.

The Opal card is a pay-as-you-go system, enabling transport across NSW on public trains, buses, and ferries.

Discusses new laws that introduced new offences relating to entering, climbing on etc major facilities. Recent example.

In NSW, the crime of murder generally attracts a maximum penalty of imprisonment for life.

What is bail? Factors that impact bail costs. Typical bail amounts. Types of bail. How to pay for bail.

What is bribery? Is it legal? Corruption charges. Punishments. Bribery & corruption offences in NSW.

A section 14 order is a diversionary pathway for those facing criminal proceedings who suffer from mental health issues.