Police Use of Tasers in the Spotlight
Tasers are weapons that are given to police officers for use only in certain situations. According to the NSW police operating procedures, officers are only meant to use Tasers in situations where they are in immediate danger, or are under...
Is it legal to carry a knife?
There appears to be some confusion about whether a person is allowed to carry a knife in a public place in NSW. Various online forums discuss the issue and reach different conclusions about the circumstances in which a person is...
What is Drug Supply?
If you are charged with drug supply, the maximum applicable penalty will vary depending on the type and quantity of the drug, and whether your case remains in the Local Court or is finalised in a higher court such as the District...
Thumbnail Sketch of Defences to Criminal Charges
The main defences available in criminal law are: 1. Self Defence This is when you are acting in reasonable defence of yourself, another person or property. An example is a bar fight when you punch someone back after they attack...
Is it Legal to Film Police in NSW?
In recent years the combination of smartphones with cameras and social media has meant that anyone can photograph or video anything and everything and post it online in a matter of moments. Nobody, from strangers on the street to friends...
Community Service Orders: Benefits Compared to Prison Sentences
If you have committed an offence in NSW you could find yourself liable for a number of potential penalties, including imprisonment, fines and community service orders. The benefits of being sentenced to community service compared to being sentenced to prison...
Innovative Programs for Inmates at Junee Correctional Centre
Junee Correctional Centre is the largest regional correctional centre in NSW, and was the first to be privately run. Housing 790 adult male prisoners in minimum and medium security facilities, the private company that runs Junee claims to offer a...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® in Mental Health Cases
The criminal justice system is mainly designed to cater for participants who do not suffer from mental illnesses. This one-size-fits-all approach often means that support systems are not properly implemented to ensure that a person’s mental condition does not lead...
NSW Police of the Future
While advances in technology have given us a raft of modern day conveniences, they’ve also made life much more complex in many regards. In fact, it’s changed many things - from consumer behaviour and buying practices, to the type of crimes...
What happens if I breach a suspended sentence?
What is a Suspended Sentence? A suspended sentence is an option available to the courts under section 12 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act in NSW. It involves the court taking 3 steps: 1. Identify if there is any alternative...
