How Frank Sinatra Got Himself into Hot Water
Sexual assault occurs when there is no consent to sex - but did you know sex with a consenting woman was once a crime, if a man used ‘seduction’! Seduction was defined as a man inducing an unmarried woman of...
How Inmates Made the Work of Prison Staff Easier
Imprisonment that focuses on containment rather than rehabilitation is not generally successful at reducing reoffending; with about two-thirds of sentenced Australian inmates having previously served time behind bars. As prison populations grow, there has been an increasing emphasis on making...
Giving Up Safeguards to Protect Against Terrorists
Although supported by the German public, the Third Reich (1933 to 1945) is now recognised as a brutal regime signified by the totalitarian rule of an evil dictator. The regime was preceded by the democratic Weimar Republic (1919 to 1933);...
5 Crazy Crimes Committed by Lovers
We’ve all heard horror stories of jilted ex-lovers who seek revenge - some even go so far as to take the law into their own hands. Here we discuss five crazy crimes committed by current and former partners. 1. Woman...
Legal Help is Available Over the Festive Season
Most courthouses in NSW are closed over the festive season, so early December is often a busy time for courts trying to work through as many cases as possible. Most courts closed on 21 December and will reopen on 4...
Legal Aid May Fund Adrian Bayley’s Appeal
If you’ve been following the news, you may be aware of the uproar surrounding convicted killer Adrian Bayley’s proposed appeal against his convictions. In 2013, 44-year-old Bayley pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting and murdering ABC employee Jill Meagher, who made...
Naughty or Nice? Top 5 Crimes in Santa Suits
He’s supposed to know when you’ve been naughty or nice - but even jolly old Saint Nick can find himself on the wrong side of the law from time to time. From armed robberies to handing out drugs - and...
Man charged with murder after shooting dead body
Trying to kill an already dead person may sound impossible - but one Victorian man, 39-year-old Daniel Darrington, found out that murder charges can result from shooting a corpse. In March 2014, Mr Darrington and 31-year-old Rocky Matskassy were fighting...
Greyhound Trainers Sentenced for Live Baiting
If you are an animal lover, you will no doubt be aware of the controversial live baiting scandal which has rocked the greyhound racing world. The practice - which involves live animals such as rabbits, possums and piglets – being...
What Happens in Prison on Christmas Day?
It’s Christmas day and many of us are enjoying family celebrations, a break from work and a chance to eat a lot of food and have a few drinks. But for those in custody, 25 December is quite a different...
