How to Appeal a Court Decision; Making an Application for Annulment
If you disagree with a decision that has been made by the Local Court in NSW, there is an appeals process you can undertake to have the decision reviewed, and if you are successful, dismissed. The process varies depending on...
R v Rondo – Reasonable Suspicion Explained
Contrary to popular belief, police officers are not allowed to just randomly search people, vehicles and premises for drugs, unless they have a good reason to believe that someone is in possession of an illegal substance. If you have been...
Going Out on Your Own as a Criminal Defence Lawyer Part Two
Here are the next 3 tips for starting your own criminal law firm: Again, theyre based on my experience and may not be for everyone! Tip 4) Rent a Small Office Near a Court My first office was a bedroom...
What are the Penalties for Drug Possession?
The law surrounding drug possession can be complicated, particularly in instances where the drugs are found in shared premises for example. You can be charged with drug possession even if the quantity of illegal substance found in your possession is...
Going Out on Your Own as a Criminal Defence Lawyer
Our Video and Blog post below gives tips on how to setup a criminal defence firm. I started the criminal law firm ‘Nedim Lawyers – Criminal Defence Specialists’ in 2001 after being admitted as a lawyer in 1998. I was...
Telling the Truth in Court: Penalties under the Crimes Act for Perjury
If you are involved in a judicial proceeding, whether as the defendant or a witness, you will be required to take an oath promising to tell the truth. If it is later discovered that you did not tell the truth,...
Which Court is the Best Choice: Local Court, or Higher Court?
Our video and blog post below discusses the question: Which Court is the Best Choice: Local Court, or Higher Court? The NSW court system is comprised of three separate courts, the local court, the district court, and the supreme court....
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Jury Trial?
If you go to court in NSW, you will either be tried in a local court by a magistrate, or in the district or supreme court by a judge and jury. In some cases, you may be tried in the...
Is it Possible to Get an AVO Dismissed?
Apprehended Violence Orders, or AVOs, are a type of court order that is designed to protect people from becoming victims of violence. An AVO can be taken out by the police, or by an individual, if it is believed that...
Sentencing Sex Offenders
The sentencing laws around sex offences are complicated, and the severity of a sentence depends on a range of factors including the nature of the offence, steps towards rehabilitation and whether the person who committed it is believed to be...
