Killer Cop Charged with Murder
The police officer who shot and killed unarmed Australian woman Justine Damond last July has turned himself in to authorities. Ms Damond was wearing her pyjamas the night she was shot dead by US police officer Mohamed Noor from the...
Government Prosecutes Manufacturer of Phone Encryption Software
The Chief Executive Officer of encryption software company Phantom Secure has been served with a criminal indictment in the United States. Canadian citizen, Vincent Ramos, and four of his associates built an $80 million empire developing encryption software used by...
More Police in Byron Bay to Get Body Cameras
After two recent incidents filmed and uploaded to social media showing police officers using heavy-handed tactics on members of the public, more officers in Byron Bay will be fitted with body cameras. The process of issuing the cameras is being...
Jarryd Hayne Defends Sexual Assault Claims
NRL star Jarryd Hayne could have a protracted and complicated legal battle ahead of him, now that civil proceedings have been filed in California’s Supreme Court, by a woman accusing him of sexual assault. He said, she said Hayne met...
Should Businesses Contribute to Legal Aid Funding?
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim Unlike in the United States, there is no general right in Australia to a defence lawyer for those who cannot afford it. In fact each year, tens of thousands of people across the country...
Results of Recent Firearms Amnesty Triggers Debate
The final results of last year’s National Firearms Amnesty have been released, revealing that tens of thousands of previously unaccounted for firearms were handed-in Australia wide between July and September. A total of 57,324 firearms were surrendered, including around 2,500...
Woman Who Stabbed Boyfriend Avoids Prison
By Blake O’Connor An Oxford University student who stabbed her boyfriend with a knife has avoided prison, after the judge found that imprisonment would damage her prospects of a medical career. The perceived leniency of the sentence has led to...
Arrest Made in Murder of Sydney Criminal Lawyer
Homicide detectives have arrested the man they suspect of murdering Sydney criminal lawyer Ho Ledinh at a café in Bankstown last month. Arrested trying to flee The suspect was arrested at Sydney International Airport as he attempted to leave the...
How Do I Find the Right Lawyer in New South Wales?
There may be times in life when you find yourself in need of the best lawyer for your particular case. Buying and selling property, getting divorced or dealing with family issues, recovering a debt, resolving an employment-related issue, or going...
NSW Greyhound Racing Industry Fails to Reform
Greens MP Mehreen Faruqi has obtained figures through freedom of information laws which suggest that the greyhound racing industry has failed to fulfil its undertaking to significantly reduce the euthanasia rates of dogs. The pledge was one of many the...
