ArticleThousands of COVID Business Grants stopped as police look at fraud chargesOver $20 million of grants have been identified as potentially fraudulent, leading Service NSW to request police assistance.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
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ArticleScott Morrisons nephew faces fair trading chargesSome of the fraud offences allegedly occurred during his work as a builder, and a jail term could be imposed if guilty.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleHow can a lawyer defend someone who is guilty?There are strict rules in place that govern the how legal practitioners conduct themselves when faced with such a dilemma.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleHow to get fraud charges dropped in New South WalesThe offence of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception in NSW is also known as fraud.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleAndrew OKeefe charged with assault and breach of AVOThe TV star suffered from bipolar and substance abuse disorders and was in a ‘hyper-manic' state during the incidents.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleAustralian investigation into Amber Heard perjury chargesAustralian authorities are investigating a possible perjury offence committed by Amber Heard during a court case in 2016.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleGrandfather charged with drug supply at NSW retirement homeIf you took part in the process of supplying, or agreeing to supply a prohibited drug, you can be guilty of an offence.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticlePolice apply for AVO against Delta Goodrem stalkerAn AVO, an Apprehended Violence Order, is a Court order imposed for the protection of a person (or persons).AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleSydney airport employees facing drug importation chargesSix employees are facing charges after a large quantity of prohibited drugs was intercepted on an international aircraft.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleTennis legend Boris Becker sentenced to jail for fraudThe crime of fraud discussed with a recent example.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleHow to beat a sexual assault chargeDiscusses sexual assault & consent, types of sexual assault & punishment for sexual assault.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleWilliam Tyrrells foster mother facing new Common Assault ChargeSection 14 Mental Health Applications discussed. Recent case example where MHA made in relation to Common Assault charges.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleNRL journalist charged with affray in SydneyIn NSW, affray is a criminal offence relating to public order, with a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment.AustraliaCriminal LawAstor Legal
ArticleNew vaping laws in AustraliaNew vaping laws aimed at regulating the supply and manufacture of vapes.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesAstor Legal
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