What Happens During Arraignment? NSW Court Process in the Spotlight
Have you been charged with a serious criminal offence? Although most criminal cases can be finalised in the Local court, more serious cases which are called ‘indictable offences’ can proceed to the District or Supreme Court. There are 4 general...
What is a Good Behaviour Bond? NSW Penalty Explained
Our video and blog post below explains a good behaviour bond in NSW. On 24 September 2018, conditional release orders replaced good behaviour bonds under section 10(1)(b) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. Any good behaviour bonds in force...
How do I get a Section 10 Dismissal or Conditional Release Order?
Our video and blog post below discusses how to get a section 10 dismissal or conditional release order. If you are guilty of a criminal offence you face a number of potential penalties, including having a lifelong criminal record, and in...
What is the Summary Offences Act NSW?
If you have been involved with the legal system in NSW in any capacity, you will probably have heard the term ‘summary offences’ used. Maybe you have been charged with an offence that has been described as a ‘summary offence’...
Police pursuit and Skye’s Law
Our video and blog post below talks about Police pursuit and Skye’s Law. Skye’s Law is an amendment to the Crimes Act, and is part of the legislation governing police pursuits and reckless driving. Skye’s Law was enacted after the tragic...
Do you need a proceeds of crime defence?
Are you facing charges of dealing in the proceeds of crime? Dealing in the proceeds of crime, also known as money laundering, is a serious criminal offence with severe penalties, including imprisonment. If the amount involved is more than $1,000,000,...
No More Right to Silence – Police Questioning
The NSW parliament recently passed two pieces of legislation designed to: (1) water down a person’s right to silence when being questioned by police, and (2) require the defence to disclose its case in the lead-up to a criminal trial....
Facing criminal charges in NSW? Contact a lawyer. Sydney based lawyers can be key to state cases
Being charged with a criminal offence, no matter how serious, can be overwhelming. You might be unsure what will happen, you might not understand the charges you face, or have any idea what your penalty will be if you are...
Have you been caught street racing? Sydney laws now tougher than before
Tougher laws regarding street racing in Sydney and NSW have only taken effect relatively recently. In 2007, the NSW government announced stronger penalties for those found guilty of street racing and performing dangerous driving manoeuvres, such as burnouts, on public...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® success in defending fraud charges
In a recent case defended by Sydney Criminal Lawyers® and publicised in the media, a Salvation Army executive who stole more than $140,000 from the Salvation Army at Collaroy, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches was successfully kept out of prison. The...
