Court Sentences in NSW; Community Service Orders and How They Work
If you have been found guilty of a criminal offence, the courts will sentence you. Court sentences in NSW vary according to the nature and severity of the offence, and they include custodial prison sentences, home detention, good behaviour bonds,...
Are you facing a Traffic Offence? Represent Yourself in Court
Not everyone can afford a criminal lawyer. If you have been charged with a traffic offence, but you don’t have legal representation, you can still take steps to ensure the most positive outcome possible by representing yourself. Here are a...
Offensive Language and Obscene Conduct are NSW Crimes
Are you facing a charge of obscene exposure or offensive conduct? These offences are surprisingly common, and although they are generally not considered severe, you can still end up with a criminal record and a fine, or in some cases...
Visiting a Maximum Security Prisoner in Cessnock Prison
Cessnock prison opened its maximum security section, which is built to house up to 250 inmates, in February 2013. The addition of the new section makes Cessnock prison the largest NSW correctional complex outside Sydney, with a total capacity of...
It Must be Tough to be a Magistrate!
Magistracy: what an unenviable job. I sometimes sit in the courtroom waiting for my turn and watch Magistrates keep their cool while dealing with the most frustrating situations. Dealing with the same cases day-in day-out. Dealing with a court list...
Getting Discharged for a Commonwealth Offence
Our Video and Blog post below talks about the penalties for Commonwealth Offences and the possibility of getting a discharge and avoiding a criminal conviction. Commonwealth offences are offences that have been committed against federal law, rather than state or...
What is Provocation in Criminal Law?
Provocation is a valid partial defence to a murder charge, and can result in a reduction of the charges from murder to manslaughter. If you are facing a charge of murder, you could of course serve a long-term jail sentence...
Can I Appeal A Disqualified Licence from RMS?
There are a number of different driving offences that can lead to suspension or disqualification in NSW. Some offences will be dealt with in court, while others are handled outside the court process, by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). If...
Will A Good Behaviour Bond Appear on my Criminal Record?
If you are guilty of a criminal offence, you might be given a good behaviour bond. A good behavior bond is a court order which imposes certain conditions on you for a set period of time. A good behaviour bond...
How Can Traffic Offence Lawyers in NSW Help in Court?
Being charged with a traffic offence doesn’t always lead to a court appearance, but if it does, it is important to seek legal representation from a firm of experienced traffic lawyers. No matter how serious or minor the charges, it...
