Magistrate Under Investigation for Remarks About Sexual Assault Complainant
Magistrate Richard Pithouse is to be investigated by the Judicial Commission of Victoria after reportedly telling a complainant in a sexual assault matter that she “put herself in that position”. The investigation will come as a result of a referral...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 25 to 30 December 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Murderer Given Lesser Sentence for “Unexplained Killing” A young killer’s sentence was reduced when it was found that the sentencing judge placed too much emphasis...
Training Troubled Youths to Recognise Expressions Can Reduce Crime
New research suggests that training young offenders to interpret facial expressions can reduce their likelihood of engaging in violent crime. A simple computer-based training model has proven to be a promising new method to manage antisocial behaviour amongst troubled teens....
Assault Rates Drop as Young People Reduce Their Alcohol Consumption
Paul Gregoire and Ugur Nedim The holiday season is upon us once more. It’s that time of year when everything begins to wind down and people come together with their relatives and friends to celebrate. And of course, with alcohol...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 17 to 24 December 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Police Officer Charged With Hacking After Leaking Address of Victim An officer who put a domestic violence victim in danger by leaking her new address...
What is the Law on Offensive Language in NSW?
Earlier this month, a jury in the state of Michigan acquitted a man of violating a noise ordinance after he allegedly blasted the NWA song ‘Fuck tha Police’ when pulled over by a Sheriff’s Deputy in front of a petrol...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 10 to 16 December 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: More Music Festival Overdoses, But Still No Pill Testing A 19-year old man is dead and three other young adults are in a critical condition...
Is Polygamy a Crime in Australia?
There are many nations where it is perfectly legal to marry more than one spouse, normally more than one wife. These countries include Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Gabon, The...
Arguments Over Games Escalate to Physical Violence
24-year old Manly Sea Eagles Rugby League star Dylan Walker is facing Manly Local Court today charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault against his fiancée of the same age, Alexandra Ivkovic, last Thursday evening. Emergency services...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 3 to 9 December 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Woman Commences Private Prosecution After Police Refuse to Charge her Alleged Attacker A woman has launched a private criminal prosecution after police refused to bring...
