What Are the Penalties for Using a Forged Document?
Fraud has long been recognised as a criminal offence, and according to figures from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research’s latest quarterly crime report, released in December, fraud has increased by 20.7 per cent over the past two...
Should Police be Held More Accountable for their Actions?
Police forces hold a position of responsibility in Australia. As they are responsible for ensuring that those in the general community live up to certain standards of behaviour and follow the law, it stands to reason that individual members of...
Can You Still Be Convicted if You Have Been Unlawfully Arrested?
Unlawful arrest is an issue that is increasingly in the media spotlight. High profile cases such as that of Andrea Taylor have gained a lot of attention in recent years, and have cost the police force money in legal costs...
Is Crime on the Increase?
If you follow the news, it would appear that crime is an ever-increasing problem, particularly in cities, but how true is this? Is crime really increasing, or could it actually be on a downward trend? The increased coverage of crime...
Could Brothels in Sydney be Linked to Sex Trafficking?
There are a number of rules governing the licensing process for brothels in Sydney, and the rest of NSW. The licensing process was tightened last year in an attempt to lessen the involvement of organised crime in brothels, and the...
Want To Be A Lawyer? Consider LPAB Study
Our Video below talks about criminal law career options and our Blog post specifically discusses LPAB study. You might think that becoming a lawyer means long years of full-time study, and for many law students, this is true. But if...
The NSW Crimes Act: Computer Offences and Cyber Bullying
With the proliferation of new technology, computer crime in Australia is increasing both in scope and complexity. Most people regularly use a computer and mobile phone along with email and social media, and are exposed to the online world on...
Are Young People the Most Negligent Drivers on NSW Roads?
Negligent driving is the cause of many accidents on NSW roads each year. A driver speeding or becoming distracted, impatient, and careless through general recklessness, or due to being under the influence of drugs, alcohol or fatigue, can lead to...
New One-Punch Law in Force in NSW
Controversial new legislation surrounding one-punch sentencing is now law after being pushed through NSW Parliament late last month in a special sitting. The new legislation mandates a minimum sentence of eight years for a drug or alcohol-fuelled assault that results...
Companion Animals Act and Nuisance Animals
Australia is a nation of dog lovers and owning a dog can be extremely enjoyable and rewarding and is a part of life for many families. The household pet is often like another member of the family, but what happens...
