The Innocence Project Australia
Over the past few decades the Innocence Project has highlighted problems in the justice system in the US, which can allow for wrongful convictions. One American man, (although not acquitted with the Innocence Project) Jonathon Fleming, spent 25 years in...
Advantages Of The Jury System: Should We Keep Jury Trials?
Homer Simpson: “Getting out of jury duty is easy. The trick is to say you’re prejudiced against all races” Today most people see jury duty as a hassle, and to be avoided if at all possible. Historically, the right to...
Getting a DUI Dismissed if Diagnosed with Depression
If you have been diagnosed with a mental condition like depression, you may be able to have criminal charges against you dismissed under a Section 32 order. Section 32 is a provision of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act which allows...
Do I Need a Traffic Lawyer?
Traffic matters can range from a speeding ticket right up to very serious offences like dangerous driving occasioning death. While many of us may have got caught by a red light or speed camera, when it comes to contesting a...
Terrorism and the Right to a Fair Trial
Earlier this year, Attorney-General George Brandis has been urged to consider new terrorism legislation. Since 2001, Parliament has seen the introduction of over 50 pieces of legislation relating to terrorism. But many of the new laws have run contrary to...
Common Centrelink Fraud Penalties
If Centrelink has overpaid you as a result of a deliberate attempt to obtain payments you weren’t entitled to, you could find yourself facing fraud charges. Offences against federal government organisations such as Centrelink are treated as Commonwealth offences, and...
What Are the Different Assault Charges in NSW?
If you have been charged with assault you could find yourself facing a number of different penalties, from a fine up to long-term imprisonment, depending on the circumstances and the seriousness of the alleged offence. Whether you choose to plead...
Proposed Changes to Racial Discrimination Laws
The federal government has proposed a number of changes to the Racial Discrimination Act. One of the draft changes, the amendment of section 18C of the Act, has been the subject of much debate recently. Some sections of the community...
Do I Need a Lawyer to Appear at the ICAC?
A number of recent high profile corruption hearings have raised interest in the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and its public inquiries. While we have seen many media reports about politicians being brought before the ICAC, the fact is anyone who has...
The Role of a Support Person in Court
There are many reasons why you might have to attend court at some point in your life. You might be accused of a crime, be the victim of a crime, or be called as a witness in a criminal matter....
