What Does the Law Say About Stolen Dogs in Sydney?
Perhaps professional dognapping is not the first thing that springs to mind if you were to imagine embarking on a life of crime. But stealing people’s pets for financial gain, or for dog baiting is not unheard of, and has...
The Magistrate Refused My Section 14 Mental Health Application – What Now?
If you are charged with a criminal offence and suffer from a mental health impairment or a cognitive impairment, and your case is being dealt with in the Local Court, you may be able to make an application for the...
Sexting: A Social Trend with Serious Consequences
Mobile phones are more than just handy communication tools. Most modern phones come equipped with camera and video capabilities, as well as access to the internet. The use of mobile phone cameras to take and send photos via text has...
Acting as a Support Person at the Police Station
When a person is arrested they have certain rights. If they are under the age of 18 or are considered vulnerable for other reasons such as a disability or intellectual impairment, a person who is under arrest is entitled to...
How do Changing Social Values Affect Criminal Law?
Criminal law is constantly changing and laws are amended, created and repealed on a regular basis. Law reforms often come about due to a number of different factors, including new technology, evolving ideas about justice and what constitutes fair criminal...
Should We Elect Judges?
In the US, judges, like politicians, are frequently elected but Australia follows the model of most common law countries, where judges are chosen by the executive branch of government. You may be familiar with Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio, described by...
Section 234AA: What Happens If You Are Caught In A Restricted Area At The Airport?
Failing to answer police questions could get you into a lot of trouble. On the other hand, what are your rights when it comes to dealing with police? Sometimes the law is complicated and you are walking a fine line...
NSW Bail Hearings: Recent Commencement of New Rules
For decades, NSW has been governed by a complex and heavy-handed bail system under the Bail Act of 1978. NSW bail laws have been particularly harsh on juveniles and vulnerable people, but that has now changed with the commencement of...
Should Entrapment be a Defence in Australia?
Entrapment is when a police officer induces a person to commit a crime they wouldn’t have otherwise committed, or provides them with an opportunity to commit a crime that they would not ordinarily have had. Entrapment can be used as...
What Are The Penalties For Littering in New South Wales
Did you know there is a website now where you can ‘dob in a litterer’? Cigarette butts littered from car windows can be reported, and fines can be issued by state authorities. And that is not all, there is even...
