Recent Sydney Drug Sentencing Success Stories
What are the odds that a man caught supplying 1000 ecstasy tablets and 79 grams of ice will soon be seeing the world from behind bars? If you think they are fairly high, the results of his case may surprise...
A Guide to Common Assault
A common assault is any unauthorised touching, or act that causes another to apprehend immediate unlawful violence. The offence of common assault is contained in section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. To be found guilty of common assault, the prosecution will...
The Impact of Drones on Privacy
No longer the preserve of the military and law enforcement, unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are being increasingly used in the civilian world. These days, anyone can buy a drone from a retail store at a relatively modest cost. But...
What Are The Different Offences Under Graffiti Laws in NSW?
This Blog post on the different offences under graffiti laws in NSW follows on from our post last week on the penalties for Graffiti. Graffiti is an ever-present problem, especially in urban areas, and it is an issue that frequently causes...
Recent Changes to Forum Sentencing
Recently, the New South Wales government proposed changes to the forum sentencing program in response to a study which found that it had no significant impact in reducing criminal behaviour. The changes have already taken effect in some courts and...
Committing Fraud by Obtaining a Financial Advantage
If you by deception or dishonestly obtain financial advantage from another person, or cause another person any financial disadvantage, you can be found guilty of the offence of fraud. The maximum penalty for this offence in NSW is 10 years’ imprisonment. While...
A Guide to AVO Proceedings in NSW
Our Video and Blog post below gives a Guide to AVO Proceedings in NSW. A Guide to AVO Proceedings in NSW You may be in a domestic or personal relationship where you fear for your safety, or the safety of...
Finders keepers – what should you do if you find a large amount of money?
The ‘finders keepers’ rule may have been popular in primary school but does this translate into a rock-solid legal defence? Unfortunately not. If you find a large amount of money or other valuable property, simply keeping it could land you...
What are the Penalties for Graffiti?
Our Video and Blog post below gives an explanation of the offence of graffiti and the relevant penalties. What are the Penalties for Graffiti? Graffiti is a criminal offence under the Graffiti Control Act 2008. If you are caught marking property or...
A Guide to Indecent Assault Penalties
Have you been charged with indecent assault? There are a number of indecent assault penalties, ranging from avoiding a criminal conviction altogether by getting a ‘section 10 dismissal or conditional release order’ all the way up to a term in prison....
