No More Right to Silence – Police Questioning
The NSW parliament recently passed two pieces of legislation designed to: (1) water down a person’s right to silence when being questioned by police, and (2) require the defence to disclose its case in the lead-up to a criminal trial....
Facing criminal charges in NSW? Contact a lawyer. Sydney based lawyers can be key to state cases
Being charged with a criminal offence, no matter how serious, can be overwhelming. You might be unsure what will happen, you might not understand the charges you face, or have any idea what your penalty will be if you are...
Have you been caught street racing? Sydney laws now tougher than before
Tougher laws regarding street racing in Sydney and NSW have only taken effect relatively recently. In 2007, the NSW government announced stronger penalties for those found guilty of street racing and performing dangerous driving manoeuvres, such as burnouts, on public...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® success in defending fraud charges
In a recent case defended by Sydney Criminal Lawyers® and publicised in the media, a Salvation Army executive who stole more than $140,000 from the Salvation Army at Collaroy, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches was successfully kept out of prison. The...
Is it fair to keep sex offenders in prison beyond their sentence if they’ve done nothing wrong during their sentence?
The Crimes (Serious Sex Offenders) Act 2006 (NSW) enables the Attorney General to apply for ‘continuing detention orders’ to keep ‘serious sex offenders’ in custody beyond their prison terms and ‘continuing supervision orders’ to intensely supervise offenders after release. Continuing...
What are the penalties for an offensive language offence?
Have you been charged with an offensive language offence? Offensive language offences fall under the Summary Offences Act, and they are considered criminal offences. If you have been charged with one of these offences, you will need to seek legal...
Accused of a reckless driving offence? Driving lawyers can help
Reckless driving is one of a number of common types of traffic offences, which come with a range of penalties and fines, depending on the severity of the offence and the circumstances surrounding it. If you have been charged with...
Negligent driving court imposed fines
There are a number of penalties you face if you are charged with negligent driving. Court imposed fines are the most common penalty, but depending on the severity of the offence, and whether anyone else was harmed, you might find...
What are the criminal fines for assault charges in NSW?
If you have pleaded guilty or been found guilty of an assault offence in New South Wales, there are a number of penalties you face, including: avoiding a criminal record altogether, a good behaviour bond or a fine. It is important...
Police Assault Young Man at Mardi Gras
By now you will have seen footage of a solidly-built police officer throwing a slightly-built, handcuffed young man to the hard ground and then standing on his body at last Saturday’s Mardi Gras. You may also have seen tv interviews...
