Female Child Sex Offenders: More Common Than You Think!
The phrase ‘child sex offender’ may conjure up images of depraved old men waiting outside schools to prey on their victims. Indeed, the media generally tends to focus on male sex offenders and neglects to mention the fact that females...
Wrongfully Convicted Man Dies After 30 Years in Prison
Jeweller Isadore Rozeman was working in his antique store late one night, when a group of men entered through the back door, stole jewellery and knocked him to the floor. One of the assailants then mercilessly put a pistol to...
‘How to Steal Guide’ – Free Speech or Illegally Inciting Crime?
The fascinating ‘Rabelais case’ explores the limitations on freedom of speech within our democratic society - raising the interesting question of whether the ‘freedom’ extends to publishing tips on engaging in illegal activity. The Story In 1995, a newspaper by...
‘Stalker’ Police Officer Keeps Job
Police are supposed to keep our streets safe and protect us from harm - but unfortunately, some officers continue to act outside the law. News emerged recently that a Victorian police officer who was found guilty of stalking a woman...
People Who Reoffend: The Facts and Figures
Last week, the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) released the latest statistics on reoffending in NSW. Those statistics reveal a concerning trend towards reoffending, also known as ‘recidivism’, with more than half of offenders engaging in crime again...
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...
Police Officer Capsicum Sprays Puppies
A regional NSW police officer has been caught out on camera spraying puppies with his capsicum spray. And despite being caught on camera, he refuses to take responsibility for it. At the time the officer came to the house of...
New Laws Against Hate Speech
“There is a fine line between hate speech and free speech. Free speech encourages debate whereas hate speech incites violence” - Newton Lee. Earlier this week, the Facebook page of Australian retailer David Jones exploded in a barrage of abuse...
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...
Younger Inmates Caring for the Elderly
New South Wales has a relatively young prison population - with an average age of 34.4 years, and a large proportion of inmates under 25. But there are still significant numbers of inmates over the age of 50 - with...
