Do Mandatory Sentences Work?
The issue of mandatory sentencing has been in the media recently, with NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell announcing the proposed introduction of mandatory sentencing laws for alcohol-fueled one-punch attacks. Under the proposed new laws, defendants found guilty of fatal offences involving...
Is Racial Profiling A Problem for NSW Police?
The police force is intended to be an impartial and unbiased organisation, but there are allegations that racism is alive and well within police ranks in the form of racial profiling. While police authorities in NSW deny that racial profiling...
MRRC Suicide Risk: What to do if you Suspect an Inmate isn’t Coping
Do you have a loved one at the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) at Silverwater? It can be stressful to have a friend or family member in prison, and the experience can be particularly distressing if you are concerned...
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...
What Constitutes Unlawful Arrest?
Contrary to popular belief, police officers aren’t legally allowed to go around arresting whomever they want, whenever they want, and in any manner they like. There are a number of rules and regulations that the police have to abide by,...
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” –...
