The Advantages of a Jury Trial
If you are charged with a criminal offence, it will be dealt with either in the local court by a magistrate or in a higher court by a judge-alone or a judge and jury. More minor offences are generally dealt...
How Do AVOs Work?
Our Video and Blog post below talks about how AVOs work. An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a court issued document which is intended to protect a person and their dependents from the threat of violence or harassment from someone...
Is Encouraging A Dog To Bite Assault in NSW?
The owner of a dog that bites someone else is considered responsible for the behaviour of their animal, regardless of whether they encouraged the dog or not. But, according to section 17 of the Companion Animals Act 1998, anyone who...
Why Do I Need A LPAB Barrister?
The Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) manages the accreditation of solicitors and barristers in NSW. If you are looking for someone to represent you in court, or you need to consult with a lawyer about a legal matter, it is...
Appealing a Nuisance Dog Order
A nuisance dog differs from a dangerous dog in that the dog’s behaviour is not believed to be an actual threat to people or other animals, but it is annoying. For example, nuisance dog orders are often used when an...
Going Out on Your Own as a Criminal Defence Lawyer Part Three
This blog follows on from blogs of 24/04/2013 (part one) and 26/04/2013 (part two). Again, they are just tips and may not be for everyone! Tip 7) Engage an SEO Expert Continuing with the internet theme, which I believe is...
The Difference Between an Act of Indecency and Indecent Assault in NSW
There are a large number of different sexual offences in NSW, which range in severity from summary offences to indictable offences with serious penalties such as long-term imprisonment. There is a lot of very specific terminology surrounding sexual offences, and...
Can You Be Arrested For Using Mace Spray in Australia?
Can You Be Arrested For Using Mace Spray in Australia? Can You Be Arrested For Using Mace Spray in Australia? Self-defence sprays such as mace or pepper spray can cause incapacitation if they are sprayed in a person’s face. Some...
What Are The Most Serious Commonwealth Postal Offences?
Committing an offence against the postal service or an Australia Post employee is considered to be a Commonwealth offence. Commonwealth postal offences cover a range of illegal activities, from tampering with someone else’s mail to sending a bomb by post....
How to Write an Apology Letter to a Judge
If you have been charged with a criminal offence and have decided to plead guilty, you may want to consider writing a letter of apology to the Judge or Magistrate. This aids your case and demonstrates a sense of genuine...
