Crazy legal defences that actually worked
There is never a dull moment in the practice of criminal law - and the situations that people find themselves in never cease to amaze. Read on to find out about some of the more unusual defences used successfully in...
Rehabilitation Programs a Success for Indigenous Offenders
Second chances are hard to come by when you have been charged with a criminal offence. But a unique program targeted at Indigenous offenders does just that - by allowing a court to defer sentencing them while they take part...
Police Raid Home and Point Gun at Terrified 13-Year-Old Girl’s Head
Imagine being sound asleep in the comfort of your own home - then suddenly being awoken in the early hours of the morning to heavily armed police pointing shouting and pointing a gun at your head. It may sound like...
Seven Myths About the Criminal Justice System
Radio shock jocks, newspapers and social media are rich sources of fiction about the criminal justice system. Here are some of the most popular myths: 1. Juries are more lenient than judges While the right to a jury trial for...
Police Target Shoplifters This Christmas Season
As Christmas approaches, we are serenaded by Christmas carols, treated to longer store opening hours and enticed by all kinds of shopping offers to make the most of the festive season. The large crowds and busy sales assistants can create...
Teens Complete HSC While in Juvenile Correctional Centre
2015 was a tough year for more than 70,000 year 12 students, with HSC exams to prepare for, assignments to hand in and major artworks to complete. Earlier this week, the results of this year’s HSC were released - with...
Sydney Police Officer Faces Assault Charges
In yet another horrifying case of alleged police misconduct, it has been reported that a Sydney police officer is facing numerous assault charges for allegedly brutalising two men held in custody at The Rocks Police Station. 25-year-old Constable Rabi Farsheed is...
Avoiding a Criminal Record by Doing Rehab
Section 10 dismissal and conditional release orders are often considered the ‘holy grail’ of sentencing outcomes. As mentioned in several of our blogs, section 10 dismissals and conditional release orders of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 allows a person to avoid a...
NSW Police Slammed for Domestic Violence Inaction
One woman each week is killed by her partner - and around 650 family violence matters occur each day around the nation. In recent times, our politicians and the media have highlighted the gravity of Australia’s domestic violence problem. Earlier...
Frivolous Cases Brought by Lawyers
Lawyer fees can be very expensive, and not all cases require the assistance of an experienced lawyer. In fact, we have website pages, blogs and videos about how to represent yourself in certain, less-serious criminal and traffic cases. But for...
