Issues Facing Female Inmates at Emu Plains Correctional and Other Centres
Female inmates make up 7% of the total prison population in NSW, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The figures also show that the number of female prisoners in NSW has risen by 48% over the past decade....
A Guide to Criminal Fraud Definitions
Fraud is a general term used to describe an act of deception that is intended to result in personal gain, or to cause a loss to another person or organisation. There are a number of different types of fraud, which...
What Are My Rights At The Police Station?
If you are arrested and taken to a police station, it is important that you are aware of your rights. Contrary to popular belief, the police are not just entitled to do whatever they want when they arrest a suspect....
A Guide to Community Service as a Punishment in NSW
If you are found guilty of a criminal offence, there are a number of different forms of punishment in NSW. Depending on the nature and severity of the offence, you could be given a section 10 dismissal or conditional release order...
What Happens to Silverwater Jail Inmates On Release?
Life after prison can be difficult for many offenders, particularly if they have been in custody for a long period of time. On their release, prisoners often have very few personal belongings, no money and no home. There are a...
What Happens If I Am Refused Bail in NSW?
If you have been arrested and charged with an offence, you can apply for bail. Obtaining bail means that you will be allowed to go home and continue your normal life while you wait for your court date, subject to...
What Are The Conditions for Home Detention Orders in NSW?
A home detention order is offered as a substitute to a custodial sentence for eligible offenders who have been found guilty of an offence for which the most appropriate sentence is a term in prison. Serving a sentence at home...
How to Prepare For an Appearance at Corowa Local Court
Appearing at a local court can be an intimidating experience, particularly if it is your first time and you don’t have a criminal lawyer. If you have been charged with a criminal offence that requires a court appearance at a...
What Are The Rules for Visitors To Oberon Correctional Centre?
Oberon Correctional Centre, located in the central west of NSW near Bathurst, is a minimum security facility for young male offenders. As with all correctional centres in NSW, there are set visiting hours and restrictions around how many visitors are...
Penalties in NSW: Suspended Sentences
If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, you face a number of possible penalties in NSW. Penalties range from a ‘section 10 dismissal or conditional release order‘ (no conviction), to community service, to long-term imprisonment, depending on the...
