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The offence of participation in a criminal group in New South Wales
Participation in a criminal group n New South Wales is an offence which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison.
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It is time to get our environmental priorities right
If we include our exports, each Australian has a larger carbon footprint than those living in China, the US and India.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
The Great Dividing Range between Morrison and the people
Australia is the only western democracy without some kind of bill of rights that protects citizens' freedom of speech.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Sydney man sentenced to 28 years for murdering his girlfriend
The judge took the breach of an Apprehended Violence Order into account when sentencing him, imposing two years extra.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
The Criminal Offence Of Dishonestly Obtaining Financial Advantage By Deception In NSW
The most recent figures released by BOCSAR (the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research) relate to the June quarter 2025.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
As PNG offshore detention ends, Australia abandons its remaining detainees
Author opines on PNG offshore detention and in particular, the remaining detainees.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Ruby Princess class action commences in Federal Court
The court heard that the cruise line's negligent conduct resulted in COVID-19 being unleashed on Sydney and beyond.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Doli Incapax and the age of criminal responsibility in Australia
In NSW, it is presumed that no child under the age of 10 years can be guilty of a criminal offence.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Ben Roberts-Smith appeals being branded a war criminal
Update on recent defamation proceedings involving Ben Roberts-Smith.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Paramedics do not call police over illicit drug-related ambulance call-outs
Fear of getting into trouble with the law is a major barrier to seeking medical help when illicit drug use is involved.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Bestiality Investigation Leads to Child Sexual Abuse Charges
There is a strong argument that offenders don't just progress from one type of sexual offending to another.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
How do I check if a warrant is out for my arrest?
There is no nationwide, or even state or territory-wide, register of outstanding arrest warrants in Australia.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
The law, defences and penalties for Larceny in New South Wales
The offence of larceny and defences to larceny explained. Includes recent case example.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Needle spiking in New South Wales criminal law
Unlike drink or food spiking, needle spiking isn't covered by any discrete offence, but there are related offences.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Masks are mandatory in greater Sydney
Under the Public Health Act, NSW police can give on-the-spot fines for failing to comply with a public health order.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced for Sexual Offences
Article comments on the Harvey Weinstein case.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
The offence of sexually touching a child aged 10 to 16 in NSW
Sexual touching of a child aged 10 to 16 is an offence in NSW and carries a penalty of at least 10 years in prison.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
National security law permitting the secret trial of Witness J is under scrutiny
Witness J was tried, convicted and sentenced without public knowledge, and the transcript of proceedings was withheld.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
What is a Conditional Release Order (CRO) in New South Wales?
A CRO is the most lenient penalty that can be handed down by the court, other than dismissing the case unconditionally.Sydney Criminal Lawyers - Article
No sex for you! Indonesia criminalises sexual intercourse outside marriage
These new laws were supported by all political parties and signify the nation's regression to religion-based laws.Sydney Criminal Lawyers