April Fool’s… Notorious Pranks From the Past
Have you seen the meme doing the rounds on social media that says “April Fool’s Day is cancelled this year because no made up prank could compare with the unbelievable shit that’s happening in the world right now.” Well, ain’t...
Defendant Granted Bail Due to Coronavirus Concerns
As the COVID-19 epidemic unfolds, it’s having a substantial impact on the Australian criminal justice system, from the Local Court all the way up to the High Court of Australia. NSW District Court Chief Judge Derek Price announced on 30...
NSW Police State: Commissioner Fuller in Control of COVID Response
NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Monday morning that the new coronavirus rule regarding outdoor gatherings would be enforced as of midnight. And since then, citizens no longer have the right to assemble with more than one person outside, besides...
If Nonviolent Inmates Aren’t Released for COVID, the Nation Will Pay
Right before the Berejiklian government closed down parliament until mid-September due to the COVID-19 outbreak, it passed a law that allows for the early release of prison inmates on parole based on a number of factors including offence, age, health...
How Is Coronavirus Relevant to a Bail Application?
Bail is a promise to attend court while you are waiting for a charge to be dealt with by the courts, instead of being held behind bars on remand. For less serious charges the promise may be enough and bail...
Am I Guilty of a Crime if I Attempted and Failed?
Most criminal offences in New South Wales require the prosecution to prove a number of ‘essential elements’, or ingredients, beyond a reasonable doubt for a person to be found guilty. For example, to establish the offence of sexual assault under...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 23 to 29 March 2020
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Should Australia ‘Shut Down’ for 30 Days? While our PM has announced crisis support for those in dire financial situations, New Zealand will be ‘shutting...
Should Politicians Take Pay Cuts?
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are out of work or working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of businesses have shut their doors, many never to reopen. A large number of these have been built by ordinary Australians...
What is the Defence of Necessity?
Police have reported that just after 5pm on Friday, 27 March 2020, police sought to pull over an Audi case that was being driven on Greenacre Road in Greenacre, south-western Sydney. According to police, the vehicle accelerated to at least...
The Coronavirus: A Civil Liberties Nightmare of Orwellian Proportions
Imagine a reality where people were forced by the authorities to remain in their homes under threat of steep fines, while outside the police patrol the deserted streets, ensuring that no one steps outside without official authorisation. While this might...
