Summary Offences Act: What is an Offensive Implement?
There are a number of different offences that have similar penalties under the Summary Offences Act. Summary offences are considered to be relatively minor, and are generally tried in the local court in front of a magistrate, rather than at...
How Offenders are Assessed at the Silverwater Gaol Remand Centre
The Silverwater Correctional Complex in Sydney’s west is generally the first place newly sentenced offenders, and those on remand, will be sent. From the Silverwater Gaol Remand Centre, offenders are classified and sent to the appropriate correctional facility, or if...
Professional Contract Shooters and Firearms Licences
There are a number of stringent rules surrounding who is allowed a licence to possess a firearm in NSW. One of the requirements of owning a firearm is having a genuine reason to possess a weapon. Other factors that will...
What Are the Penalties for Property Proceeds of Crime Offences?
Section 193C of the Crimes Act 1900 states that it is a criminal offence to knowingly deal with property that is suspected of being the proceeds of crime. Dealing with property that is the proceeds of crime is a summary...
What Penalties can the Children’s Court in Sydney Give?
If a person under the age of 18 is charged with a criminal offence in the Sydney area, the matter will be dealt with by the Children’s Court in Sydney. Going to court can be an overwhelming experience for a...
The MERIT Program: Helping Defendants Overcome Substance Abuse Issues
The Magistrates Referral into Early Treatment (MERIT) program is a diversionary program that is designed to help defendants who have a substance abuse issue to obtain access to treatment, so they can overcome addition and reduce their chances of reoffending...
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...
