Judges Gone Bad: Drunk Judges Misbehaving
Most of us enjoy having a drink or two from time to time, and judges are no different. But not everyone behaves themselves on the drink, including some members of our esteemed judiciary. If you’ve ever been in trouble for...
Frequently Asked Questions about Traffic Cases
As Sydney’s criminal and traffic law specialists, our lawyers receive queries about traffic matters every day. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions: 1. I’ve been give a speeding ticket. Can I take the case...
Police Target Patrons at Charity Event
The motorcycle community has faced a relentless police campaign in recent years, following the widely-publicised Sydney Airport brawl between rival members of the Hells Angels and Comanchero motorcycle clubs. The brawl, which erupted after months of tensions between motorcycle clubs...
Police Announce Massive Increase in Roadside Drug Testing
According to NSW Police, the number of motorists driving with drugs in their system is on the rise, with one in six drivers tested for drugs returning positive results in June and July this year. This has led police to...
Top 10 Offences For Which People Go to Prison
When you think of prison inmates, you might conjure up images of ‘hardened criminals’ locked away for violent and abhorrent crimes, like murder and paedophilia; but the fact is that many are in prison for non-violent offences. Rising Prison Population...
When Can Police Impound Cars?
Police can seize property for a variety of reasons, including when they suspect it is the proceeds of crime, or for use as evidence in a case – but the main way that cars are impounded in NSW is under...
Should Offenders Avoid Deportation if their Children are Citizens?
Earlier this year, a man in the UK was successful in overturning his deportation order because he had a child in Britain. The man, known only as VADSM, had been convicted of several driving offences, acting with intent to pervert...
Top Five NSW Police Supercars
If you’re a lover of exotic sports cars - or just a revhead in general - then you are bound to be impressed by the NSW Police Force’s fleet of expensive vehicles. Last week, NSW Police added a shiny new...
Should Police Pursuits be Banned?
A coronial inquest has found that police breached their own emergency driving policies during the fatal police pursuit of 29-year-old Aaron Genovese in 2012. Mr Genovese was believed to have been riding a motorbike at well over the 80km speed...
Can My Breath Analysis Results Be Thrown Out of Court?
Most people who return a positive breath test will plead guilty and take steps towards securing the most lenient penalty, often seeking to avoid a criminal conviction and licence disqualification. Those steps might include getting an experienced lawyer, completing a...
