The Offence of Break and Enter With Intent to Commit a Serious Indictable Offence in NSW
At around 3.30 am on Wednesday 15 October 2025, a group of males armed with machetes forced entry into a fast-food restaurant on Dunghutti land in the NSW town of Kempsey, threatening staff on site and stealing a silver Isuzu...
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Appeals to the District Court Against Local Court Convictions in NSW
A former NRL player who went on to become a professional boxer has successfully appealed his conviction over allegations of breaking and entering, with the appeal court finding ‘suspicion is no substitute for proof’. In the Local Court A magistrate...
The Criminal Offence of Breaking and Entering in New South Wales
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The Law, Defences and Penalties for Break and Enter Offences in New South Wales
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12 Reasons to Choose Sydney Criminal Lawyers®
Being prosecuted for a criminal or traffic offence can be a nerve-wracking experience. You may be unfamiliar with the process, unsure of the best way forward and concerned about the outcome. But whether you are charged with a less-serious matter...
Innocent Man Convicted After Botched DNA Test
Controversial DNA testing laboratory PathWest is under fire once again in the wake of fresh revelations that an innocent man was wrongly convicted and suffered the consequences of a criminal record for more than a decade after staff at the...
NSW Crimes Rates are the Lowest in 40 Years
Crime rates across NSW have dropped to their lowest in 40 years. The latest annual report by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has found that most major categories of crime have fallen or remained steady over...
