Do I Have to Participate in a Police Interview in New South Wales?
You are not normally legally required to participate in a police interview in New South Wales, and you should always exercise your right to silence and decline to participate until and unless you have first consulted a lawyer. You are...
Top Ten Tips for Court Character References in NSW
Character references for courts in New South Wales should: 1. Be typed on a letterhead, signed and dated 2. Be addressed to ‘Your Honour’ 3. Use the plain words of the ‘referee’ 4. Start with the referee outlining where, in...
Do I Have to Answer Police Questions After Being Arrested?
You do not normally have to answer police questions after you are arrested by police officers in New South Wales, except for providing information about your identity. In fact, you should never participate in a police interview until and unless...
