Does Circle Sentencing Work?
Circle sentencing is an alternative form of sentencing available to adult Aboriginal offenders. It is generally used to deal with more serious crimes and often entails full community involvement as well as consideration of traditional Indigenous forms of dispute resolution...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 10 to 16 September 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Claims of a ‘Sudanese Crime Wave’: Political Point Scoring at its Worst The claim by certain politicians that Victoria is experiencing a Sudanese ‘gang crime...
Britain May Ban Secret Facebook Groups
British Labour Party MP, Lucy Powell, has introduced a bill into parliament which seeks to outlaw ‘secret’ online social media groups. The proposal The basis of the proposal is that these hidden groups are fertile ground for unchecked hate speech,...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 3 to 9 September 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Do I have to attend the court if subpoenaed? Those who are subpoenaed to attend court or produce materials have certain rights and obligations. Click...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 27 August to 2 September 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Hiding Amongst Us - Australia’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives They are suspected of committing some of the nation’s most serious criminal offences. Click here to...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 20 to 26 August 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: NAB Executives May Face Criminal Prosecution One executive claimed she was not aware that charging for services never provided could amount to fraud. Click here...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 13 to 19 August 2018
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Changes to NSW Sentencing Options: Community Correction Orders Community Correction Orders are expected to replace Community Service Orders and ‘Section 9’ Good Behaviour Bonds in...
Law Society Opposes Changes to Sexual Assault Consent Laws
The NSW state government commissioned a review of the laws relating to consent in sexual assault cases in May 2018, following the acquittal of a man accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year old woman in an alleyway behind his father’s...
What to Do if Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault?
High-profile cases such as the trial of Hey Dad! star Robert Hughes, the investigation of Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and comedian Bill Cosby, and the prosecution of Australian entertainer Rolf Harris, along with the rise of the #metoo movement,...
Can I Change My Plea from Guilty to Not Guilty?
Defendants who are charged with criminal offences are often unsure as to how they should plead. This uncertainty may arise as a result of not fully understanding the essential elements (or ingredients) of the charges they are facing. They may...
