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Criminal prosecution of accessing restricted data in New South Wales
Unauthorised access to or modification of restricted data held in a computer is a criminal offence in New South Wales.
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High-Speed Chase In Penrith Highlights The Harsh Reality Of Disqualified Driving Laws In NSW
Under section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW), it is an offence for a person whose licence has been disqualified, suspended, or cancelled to drive a motor vehicle on a public road.Lamont Law - Article
Being armed with intent in New South Wales
Intimidating an individual while armed and/or breaking into premises without lawful excuse is a criminal offence in NSW.Lamont Law - Article
Lawful correction in NSW (corporal punishment)
Lawful correction is a statutory defence to assault and other criminal charges of applying physical force to children.Lamont Law - Article
Ice addict released from prison after role in aggravated sexual assault in NSW
The NSW woman had pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual assault in company, inflicting actual bodily harm.Lamont Law - Article
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or any other drug NSW
A DUI charge is often used in situations when police are unable to comply with formal testing requirements.Lamont Law - Article
Parity in sentencing
Parity in sentencing is the legal principle that co-offenders should, all things equal, receive the same penalty.Lamont Law - Article
Central Coast and rise in cases of sexual assaults
Recent sexual assault cases in the Central Coast. Discussion about sexual assault – what is it, the problem, assessing it etcLamont Law - Article
Section 10 Dismissals NSW
This section gives the court the power to dismiss the charges against an offender in particular situations.Lamont Law - Article
Community Correction Orders (CCOs) in New South Wales
A CCO is an alternative sentencing option that a court can choose to impose instead of a term of imprisonment.Lamont Law - Article
Pleading Guilty and Discount on Sentence NSW
If an early plea of guilty to an offence is entered, the offender is likely to receive a discount on sentence.Lamont Law - Article
Cyber Assaults in Sydney: When Campus Grievances Escalate into Digital Warfare
A serious data breach at Western Sydney University (WSU) has brought to light a concerning evolution in cyber offendingLamont Law - Article
Consent and sexual assault laws
It is imperative that greater understanding of consent and sexual violence is fostered in the community.Lamont Law - Article
Understanding Divorce In Australia
Divorce is the legal process that formally ends a marriage.Lamont Law - Article
Aiding and abetting murder
In all Australian jurisdictions, if you help other people to commit a crime, you can be charged with a criminal offence.Lamont Law - Article
Cyberstalking on the rise during Covid-19
What is cyberstalking? Does the law prohibit cyberstalking? Commonwealth offence. What is the rationale of criminalisation.Lamont Law - Article
Police pursuits in New South Wales
The offence of police pursuits in NSW was introduced by the Crimes Amendment (Police Pursuits) Bill 2010.Lamont Law - Article
Do NSW police have power to search the contents of a mobile phone without a search warrant?
NSW police do not have an express power to search contents of a mobile phone, so they must rely on more general powers.Lamont Law - Article
Do The Police Have The Power To Search The Contents Of A Mobile Phone Without A Warrant?
Police do not have the express right to search your mobile phone, but do they have a general right to search it?Lamont Law - Article
High range drink driving NSW
High range drink driving is a conduct offence – which means there is no requirement for any specific consequences.Lamont Law
