Pre-Release Programs in Sydney Prisons
Being released from jail can be daunting for an inmate, particularly if they’ve been in custody for a long period of time. Often, when inmates are released they face difficulties in finding housing, employment, social support and reconnecting with family...
How can I remove my habitual offender declaration?
What is a habitual offender declaration? A habitual offender declaration is an order made by the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) against people who are found guilty of 3 or more ‘relevant traffic offences’ within 5 years. It basically means...
Recent Changes to Police Powers in NSW
A bill giving NSW police increased powers to arrest people without a warrant has been signed off. The changes were introduced to NSW Parliament late last year, in a bill known as the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Amendment (Arrest without...
Appealing a Drink Driving Sentence
It is a criminal offence to drive while under the influence of alcohol. If you have been charged with drink driving, you face a number of different penalties depending on the level of alcohol alleged to have been in your system at...
Why Choose a Specialist Appeal Lawyer?
If you have been convicted of a crime that you didn’t commit or you have been given an overly harsh sentence, you have the right to appeal to a higher court. Generally, you only get one chance to make an...
What is the Pro Bono Scheme?
What do you do if you have a legal problem, are struggling to afford a lawyer, and you find out you aren’t eligible for Legal Aid? The NSW pro bono scheme is set up and run by the Law Society, and it...
Is There a Statute of Limitations for Minor Offences in NSW?
Have you been charged with a summary offence which you allegedly committed months or even years in the past? If you have committed a criminal offence, there is sometimes a time limit for police to bring charges against you. If...
Phone Use Now One of the Top Five Causes of Driving Fatalities
Mobile phone use has surpassed not wearing a seatbelt as one of the top five causes of driving fatalities, according to recent figures released by the NSW Centre for Road Safety. Other main causes of driving fatalities include speeding, drink...
What Happens to Young Offenders After They Are Charged?
Children as young as 10 can be held criminally responsible for breaking the law in NSW. The criminal justice system is different for children than for adults, and is set up in a way that is intended to help them...
Dealing with the Police for People with English as a Second Language
Being arrested or questioned by the police can be stressful and challenging for anyone. For those with English as their second language, their dealings with the police can be even more complex. The language barrier may mean that they aren’t...
