Should We Elect Judges?
In the US, judges, like politicians, are frequently elected but Australia follows the model of most common law countries, where judges are chosen by the executive branch of government. You may be familiar with Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio, described by...
Section 234AA: What Happens If You Are Caught In A Restricted Area At The Airport?
Failing to answer police questions could get you into a lot of trouble. On the other hand, what are your rights when it comes to dealing with police? Sometimes the law is complicated and you are walking a fine line...
NSW Bail Hearings: Recent Commencement of New Rules
For decades, NSW has been governed by a complex and heavy-handed bail system under the Bail Act of 1978. NSW bail laws have been particularly harsh on juveniles and vulnerable people, but that has now changed with the commencement of...
Should Entrapment be a Defence in Australia?
Entrapment is when a police officer induces a person to commit a crime they wouldn’t have otherwise committed, or provides them with an opportunity to commit a crime that they would not ordinarily have had. Entrapment can be used as...
What Are The Penalties For Littering in New South Wales
Did you know there is a website now where you can ‘dob in a litterer’? Cigarette butts littered from car windows can be reported, and fines can be issued by state authorities. And that is not all, there is even...
Why You Should Hire an Expert Drink Driving Lawyer in Sydney
Are you facing drink driving charges? You may have been caught drink driving during a random breath test carried out by police at the roadside, or as a result of being breathalysed following a car accident. If so, you are...
What To Do If You Have Been Charged With Obscene Exposure
One streaker last year earned himself a ban for life at the ANZ stadium when he entered the field and ran almost the full length just two minutes before full time. Wati Holmwood was charged with wilful and indecent exposure...
What Constitutes Illegal Gambling in NSW?
Did you know that tossing two coins together and betting money on which side up they will land is illegal? The only defence to playing such a game is not knowing that it was illegal, and after reading that last...
Why a Proceeds of Crime Barrister is a Wise Idea
If you have been convicted of a serious offence, such as drug trafficking, or fraud, there is the very real prospect that the prosecution will apply to the court for a confiscation order for the proceeds of your crime. Under...
The Consequences of False Accusation Cases in NSW
Have you ever been the subject of a false accusation which led to you being investigated, or even charged with a criminal offence? If someone has falsely accused you of a crime, it’s a good idea to speak to a...
