A Guide to Community Service as a Punishment in NSW
If you are found guilty of a criminal offence, there are a number of different forms of punishment in NSW. Depending on the nature and severity of the offence, you could be given a section 10 dismissal or conditional release order...
What Happens to Silverwater Jail Inmates On Release?
Life after prison can be difficult for many offenders, particularly if they have been in custody for a long period of time. On their release, prisoners often have very few personal belongings, no money and no home. There are a...
What Happens If I Am Refused Bail in NSW?
If you have been arrested and charged with an offence, you can apply for bail. Obtaining bail means that you will be allowed to go home and continue your normal life while you wait for your court date, subject to...
What Are The Conditions for Home Detention Orders in NSW?
A home detention order is offered as a substitute to a custodial sentence for eligible offenders who have been found guilty of an offence for which the most appropriate sentence is a term in prison. Serving a sentence at home...
A Guide to NSW Speeding Offences
Speeding is a common traffic offence in NSW. Speeding offences can be detected by roadside cameras, police officers in their vehicles, and even from the air. The penalties for breaking the posted speed limit on NSW roads can range from...
How to Prepare For an Appearance at Corowa Local Court
Appearing at a local court can be an intimidating experience, particularly if it is your first time and you don’t have a criminal lawyer. If you have been charged with a criminal offence that requires a court appearance at a...
What Are The Rules for Visitors To Oberon Correctional Centre?
Oberon Correctional Centre, located in the central west of NSW near Bathurst, is a minimum security facility for young male offenders. As with all correctional centres in NSW, there are set visiting hours and restrictions around how many visitors are...
Penalties in NSW: Suspended Sentences
If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, you face a number of possible penalties in NSW. Penalties range from a ‘section 10 dismissal or conditional release order‘ (no conviction), to community service, to long-term imprisonment, depending on the...
A Guide to The Most Common Larceny Defences
Larceny is generally defined as the unlawful taking away of someone else’s possessions. Also known as theft or stealing, larceny comes with a number of different penalties, depending on the value of the goods that were stolen and whether there...
What are Terms of an Extended Supervision Order in NSW?
In 2011, the Crimes Act was amended to allow the NSW attorney general to keep certain offenders in prison after their sentence has ended, if they are believed to be high risk, or are judged not to have been rehabilitated,...
