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What is the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission watchdog?
The ACIC focuses on serious crime, including cybercrime, firearms, national security, drugs, and financial crime.
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Imitation firearms NSW
To be allowed to possess and use an imitation firearm, you must have a firearms permit. Recent case example.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Are hemp gummies and edibles legal in Australia?
Outlines the law regarding cannabis derived edibles, noting the import distinction between CBD dominant & THC dominant productsCriminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
The Lehrmann defamation case is not a criminal trial
The legal and evidentiary burden to prove a defamation claim is the civil standard of "on the balance of probabilities".Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Trespassing laws and penalties in Australia
Trespassing in NSW can be a criminal offence under specific laws, with penalties including fines or imprisonment depending on the severity.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Difference between civil and criminal law
What is civil and criminal law in Australia? What are the similarities and differences? Civil law vs common law.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
What is a conviction? How long does a criminal record last?
A criminal record can limit many aspects of life, including career options or the ability to travel to certain countries.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Are Online Casinos Legal in Australia?
Legality of online casinos in Australia including the federal prohibition on online interactive gambling services.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Can Police Search You For Drugs? Illegal Police Search - NSW Complete Guide
Common questions regarding when police can conduct searches are answered here.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Drink driving high range offences in NSW
She faces a high range drink driving charge, aggravated by the alleged manner of driving and children in the vehicle.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
New parole laws: No body, no parole in New South Wales
NSW Government has now proposed a Bill in New South Wales regarding parole laws.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Doli Incapax | Age of criminal responsibility in Australia
What is Doli Incapax? How can the Doli Incapax presumption be rebutted?Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Duty Of Disclosure: Prosecution Disclosure Obligations And Guidelines
The prosecution role is a public duty to be efficiently performed with an ingrained sense of dignity.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Timothy Rowland's Sexomnia Defence for Rape Charges
What is sexsomnia as well as its potential relevance as a defence to the offence of sexual assault (rape) in NSW.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Fatigue Driving Laws In Australia
The criminal law in Australia has a number of discrete offences dealing with fatigue whilst driving.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Is forced marriage legal in Australia?
Discusses the offence of Forced Marriage.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Accidentally viewing child abuse material online
Possessing and accessing child pornography is criminalised at both a State and Federal level.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Arson offences in New South Wales
Discusses the offence of arson, penalties, causing a bushfire in NSW & what happens if you are a firefighter?Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
What is common assault?
Common assault is an assault where actual bodily harm is not occasioned.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia - Article
Electric bike laws in Australia
Outlines the legal status of e-bikes across Australia, including what distinguishes e-bikes from other motorised vehicles.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia