Enforced disappearance as a crime against humanity
Enforced disappearance can be classified as a crime against humanity. Crimes against humanity are a set of criminal offences that are recognised as contravening internationally defined human rights. What is enforced disappearance? Enforced disappearance is defined as the arrest, detainment...
Arraignment: District Court NSW
If you have been charged with an offence and are due to have the matter dealt with in the district or supreme court, arraignment will be your first court appearance. Arraignment is where you will appear before the judge, and...
What are the Steps for Successful AVO Cases, NSW?
Deciding to apply for an AVO is a difficult decision, and the application process can be stressful. If you have reasonable grounds to fear violence or harassment from someone, an AVO can protect you against that person by laying out...
How Can a Mid-Range Drink Driving Conviction Impact You?
Have you been charged with mid-range drink driving? Although a mid-range drink driving conviction is not as serious as a high range drink driving conviction, there are still harsh penalties associated with being found guilty of this offence, which is...
How to Appeal a Court Decision; Making an Application for Annulment
If you disagree with a decision that has been made by the Local Court in NSW, there is an appeals process you can undertake to have the decision reviewed, and if you are successful, dismissed. The process varies depending on...
R v Rondo – Reasonable Suspicion Explained
Contrary to popular belief, police officers are not allowed to just randomly search people, vehicles and premises for drugs, unless they have a good reason to believe that someone is in possession of an illegal substance. If you have been...
Going Out on Your Own as a Criminal Defence Lawyer Part Two
Here are the next 3 tips for starting your own criminal law firm: Again, theyre based on my experience and may not be for everyone! Tip 4) Rent a Small Office Near a Court My first office was a bedroom...
What are the Penalties for Drug Possession?
The law surrounding drug possession can be complicated, particularly in instances where the drugs are found in shared premises for example. You can be charged with drug possession even if the quantity of illegal substance found in your possession is...
Going Out on Your Own as a Criminal Defence Lawyer
Our Video and Blog post below gives tips on how to setup a criminal defence firm. I started the criminal law firm ‘Nedim Lawyers – Criminal Defence Specialists’ in 2001 after being admitted as a lawyer in 1998. I was...
Telling the Truth in Court: Penalties under the Crimes Act for Perjury
If you are involved in a judicial proceeding, whether as the defendant or a witness, you will be required to take an oath promising to tell the truth. If it is later discovered that you did not tell the truth,...
