What are the Penalties for Graffiti?
Our Video and Blog post below gives an explanation of the offence of graffiti and the relevant penalties. What are the Penalties for Graffiti? Graffiti is a criminal offence under the Graffiti Control Act 2008. If you are caught marking property or...
How Police are Making Use of Smartphones to Combat Crime
Smartphones are everywhere and recent technological developments have led to speculation that police may start using smartphones in a number of different ways to help make arrests. Smartphone apps that allow the public to help find suspects and report minor...
Summary Offences Act: What is an Offensive Implement?
There are a number of different offences that have similar penalties under the Summary Offences Act. Summary offences are considered to be relatively minor, and are generally tried in the local court in front of a magistrate, rather than at...
The Difference Between a Summary Offence and a Minor Indictable Offence in NSW
Legal terminology can be confusing. If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offence, you may hear a lot of different terms, which you are not familiar with. Criminal offences are categorised into certain groups, generally depending on...
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