What’s the difference between a ‘surety’ and ‘security’ in a NSW Bail Application?
The mainstream media often uses the term ‘surety’ to denote money or other valuable property provided to guarantee a person’s bail.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 22 to 28 March 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Can I Appeal the Refusal or Revocation of a Firearms Licence? There are circumstances where an appeal can be lodged against a police refusal or...
Can I Appeal the Refusal or Revocation of a Firearms Licence?
If you are refused a firearms licence, or your existing firearms licence has been revoked, you will receive a written notice from police advising you of this. If you are unsatisfied with the decision, you have 28 days from the...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 15 to 21 March 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: NSW Police Commissioner Grilled Over Handling of Christian Porter Investigation Mr Fuller made a number of questionable claims and startling admissions when questioned in parliament...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 8 to 14 March 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Abortion Is No Longer a Crime in Australia South Australia has become the final jurisdiction to formally repeal the crime of abortion. Click here to...
The ‘Rule of Law’ – A Convenient But Misunderstood Excuse
It’s been a month since the first allegations of sexual assault made by Brittany Higgins erupted in Federal Parliament, paving the way for other women to come forward with allegations against the same man. There have also been two allegations...
Doctors Must Be Given Every Opportunity to Attend a Disciplinary Hearing
The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) has responsibility for investigating complaints made about health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists. If the HCCC finds a practitioner unfit to practise by reason of, for example, engaging in professional...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 1 to 7 March 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: The Laws, Defences and Penalties for Dog Attack Offences in New South Wales A dog has allegedly bitten a police officer who was attending to...
What is a Working With Children Check in New South Wales?
A legal clearance is required for an adult to work with children in either a paid position or a voluntary role in New South Wales. This is known as a Working With Children Check clearance’ (WWCC), and is made through...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 22 to 28 February 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Scott Morrison “Very Upset” About Alleged Sexual Assaults in Parliament Three women have now come forward alleging the man sexually assaulted them. Click here to...
