Want To Be A Lawyer? Consider LPAB Study
Our Video below talks about criminal law career options and our Blog post specifically discusses LPAB study. You might think that becoming a lawyer means long years of full-time study, and for many law students, this is true. But if...
The NSW Crimes Act: Computer Offences and Cyber Bullying
With the proliferation of new technology, computer crime in Australia is increasing both in scope and complexity. Most people regularly use a computer and mobile phone along with email and social media, and are exposed to the online world on...
New One-Punch Law in Force in NSW
Controversial new legislation surrounding one-punch sentencing is now law after being pushed through NSW Parliament late last month in a special sitting. The new legislation mandates a minimum sentence of eight years for a drug or alcohol-fuelled assault that results...
Companion Animals Act and Nuisance Animals
Australia is a nation of dog lovers and owning a dog can be extremely enjoyable and rewarding and is a part of life for many families. The household pet is often like another member of the family, but what happens...
Is it Better to Have a Jury Trial or a Judge-Alone Trial?
If you are facing a criminal matter in the district or supreme court, you will most often be tried in front of a jury. A jury is made up of a panel of 12 people who are randomly selected members...
What Can You Do if You Have Been Unlawfully Arrested?
Wrongful arrest cases have been in the media recently, with a number of individuals and groups seeking compensation for being unlawfully detained or injured during the arrest. Being arrested can be a highly upsetting and stressful experience, which can be...
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...
