A Quick Guide to Marine/Waterway Offences
Being behind the wheel of a car is not the only way you can get in trouble for your driving. If you are driving a boat there are a number of different offences and penalties you can face if you...
How Accountable Should Police Be In Domestic Violence Cases?
In Western Australia, the family of a victim of domestic violence is suing the state government and the police service for failing to act or investigate breaches of domestic violence orders which took place. This failure in the duty of...
What is the Penalty for Threatening a Person?
Making a threat towards someone can be a criminal offence under certain circumstances. Depending on the nature of the threat and who it is made to, you can face a number of different penalties for threatening a person, from a...
New Chief Judge Appointed to NSW District Court
Like the rest of the legal community, I am saddened by the retirement of Chief District Court of NSW Judge Reginald Blanch AM who will be stepping-down on 7th August 2014. Justice Blanch is respected by members of the legal...
Finders Keepers in Law – Can I Be Charged With Theft?
Finding something valuable like a sum of money is exciting, but as tempting as it might be, keeping it without taking adequate steps to locate the owner could leave you facing criminal charges. Although many people argue that there should...
What To Do If False Claims of Domestic Violence Are Made Against You
False claims of domestic violence are distressing and unfair. Some people use these claims strategically to take revenge or gain an advantage in a child custody battle. Even worse, sometimes it is the abuser who initiates charges against the person...
Misuse of Legislation Leads to Unfair Charges
Increasing numbers of criminal cases appear to be skewed by police wrongly applying the law to certain situations. From inadmissible forms of evidence to misapplying criminal charges, incidents like these can lead to frustration, increased court costs and an unfair...
Do We Need New Technology Laws in NSW?
Cyber bullying and technology-facilitated offences like fraud, identity theft and hacking have been highlighted in the media recently with concerns being raised that there is no specific legislation to address these emerging issues. As technology increases, so does the potential...
Opal Card Data Accessible by Police Without a Warrant
There’s no doubt that public transport smartcards are convenient for commuters who take public transport regularly, saving them money and time queuing for tickets. But along with the convenience comes a hidden cost, with recent reports revealing that data from...
Car Rebirthing in NSW
Car rebirthing, where vehicles are stolen, stripped of identifying numbers and then sold, is believed to be fairly widespread in NSW. Earlier this year, an alleged syndicate operating out of Sydney’s west was arrested and police seized 32 cars and...
