What Are the Rules Governing Brothels and Massage Parlour Licences in NSW?
In NSW, the laws regulating brothels and massage parlours have become more strict over recent years, with a focus on reducing worker exploitation and limiting the influence of organised crime in the sex industry. Brothels in NSW are regulated by...
Can I Defend Myself Against An Act of Indecency Charge?
Being charged with committing an act of indecency can be a distressing experience, and being found guilty of this offence can have repercussions for the rest of your life. If you have been charged with committing an act of indecency,...
The Difference Between a Summary Offence and a Minor Indictable Offence in NSW
Legal terminology can be confusing. If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offence, you may hear a lot of different terms, which you are not familiar with. Criminal offences are categorised into certain groups, generally depending on...
What the Law Says About Minors in Sydney Sex Clubs
The presence of a minor in a sex club is a summary offence, according to Section 21D of the Summary Offences Act 1998. If you are the owner of a Sydney sex club and a minor is found to be...
What the Law Says About Soliciting in Massage Parlours in Sydney
If you have been charged with solicitation, you will need to seek advice from an experienced criminal lawyer. There are a number of different offences associated with solicitation and prostitution. According to Section 16 of the Summary Offences Act, it...
Which Court Will My Indecent Assault Charges Be Heard In?
Some criminal charges are considered a summary offence, which means they will be tried in the local court only. Other offences are considered more serious, and will mean that your case is heard in the district or supreme court. There...
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...
Is it fair to keep sex offenders in prison beyond their sentence if they’ve done nothing wrong during their sentence?
The Crimes (Serious Sex Offenders) Act 2006 (NSW) enables the Attorney General to apply for ‘continuing detention orders’ to keep ‘serious sex offenders’ in custody beyond their prison terms and ‘continuing supervision orders’ to intensely supervise offenders after release. Continuing...
Sex Offence Prosecutions – to proceed or not to proceed
Our video and blog post below discusses the importance of choosing an experienced criminal lawyer when charges will be brought and continued for sex offences. People charged with sex offences will often ask me: ‘how can they charge me when...
