Should We Bring Back the Death Penalty?
The death penalty is a controversial issue the world over. Globally, human rights organisations campaign to put an end to execution as a form of punishment, while some countries maintain that the death penalty is necessary, and has a valid...
Do Lawyers Work As Hard for Legal Aid Clients as Private Clients?
Legal Aid is a government-run organisation that offers financial assistance to people who need legal help, but may not be able to afford to pay a private lawyer. Legal Aid is means tested and if assistance is granted, usually pays...
Are You Being Prosecuted for a Trivial Offence?
If you have been charged with a criminal or traffic offence, it is important that you take your charges seriously and seek legal advice as soon as possible - even if you believe that the charges aren’t serious. Many people...
Is Your Child Attending Children’s Court? Why You Should Use Specialised Children’s Lawyers in Sydney
When a minor is alleged to have committed a criminal offence the matter is generally dealt with at children’s court. Children’s court is a separate court system which is set up to deal with legal matters involving minors. This can...
What the Law Says About “King Hit” Attacks
Our video and blog post below discusses what the law says about ‘king hit’ attacks. Alcohol-related violence has been in the media spotlight recently, particularly the growing number of king hit incidents - which some have called “coward punches” –...
How Support Organisations Can Help Clients with Unpaid Fines
Fines are an accepted penalty within our legal system, but they can cause extreme financial hardship for vulnerable people. The system of fines in NSW means that people can potentially build up large debts, and if they have no way...
How to Deal with SDRO Debt
Fines and infringements can be costly. Various government organisations, including Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), local courts, and other agencies, have the authority to issue fines in different situations. Traffic infringements and parking fines are among the most common, and...
What Should I do if I’m facing A Centrelink Overpayment Prosecution?
Over payment of Centrelink benefits can lead to serious criminal charges, particularly if it is believed that you deliberately withheld information or misled Centrelink for the purposes of receiving benefits that you weren’t entitled to. The process for Centrelink overpayment...
Speeding and Section 10 Dismissals and Conditional Release Orders – How You May be Able to Avoid a Conviction
Pleading guilty to a speeding offence doesn’t always mean you will accrue demerit points or be suspended from driving. You may be able to successfully obtain a non conviction order, which is a finding of guilt with no criminal conviction....
Are The Life Sentencing Laws in NSW too harsh?
The NSW criminal law system has recently been criticised for arguably contravening Australia’s human rights obligations when it comes to offenders who are sentenced to life imprisonment. Currently, NSW is the only state in Australia that doesn’t allow for a...
