Disability Parking Rules in NSW Disabled parking spaces assist the vulnerable and disabled members of the community. According to NSW statistics, motorists tend to park illegally in disabled parking spaces. These motorists take parking spots away from the over 300,000 legal NSW Mobility Parking Scheme permit holders. People who have valid disability parking permits are inconvenienced and cannot utilise the…
What is a Court Attendance Notice in NSW? In New South Wales, a Court Attendance Notice (CAN) is a formal document given to you by Court or the NSW Police. When receiving a court attendance notice, it is important to take it seriously and make sure to attend court on the specified date and time. Failure to attend court can…
14 Firearms Charges Withdrawn Our client is a middle-aged man who was charged by the NSW police for 14 firearms charges. He was granted bail and waited almost 4 years for his matter to proceed to trial due to the COVID 19 delay. Charges Against Our Client The charges against our client were extremely serious and related to 14 firearms…
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Jury Trial? A jury trial is a legal proceeding in which a group of citizens, known as jurors, are selected to hear evidence and determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant. In New South Wales and Australia, jury trials and jury service play a crucial role in the criminal justice system….
Is Graffiti Illegal In Australia? Any act of graffiti in Australia is illegal unless the owner of the property, the local court or the private property owner gives permission to do so. The Australian Institute of Criminology has stated that graffiti vandalism is not limited to its offenders. The illegal act is most commonly conducted by males aged between 12-25 years…
The Impact of a Criminal Conviction on Your Life A criminal conviction can have serious repercussions on a person’s life and it can have lasting consequences. Not all convictions are necessarily serious offences, but even these less serious offences can still have a negative impact. What is a Criminal Conviction? There are several criminal offences in NSW. Some of these offences are…
S14 Application Granted for Serious ABH The Court agreed to deal with our client by way of a Section 14 Mental Health Order instead of dealing with him under the criminal justice system. Charges Against Our Client Our client is a man in his early 30s charged with serious assault against his partner of 15 years. Our client made admissions…
CRO without Conviction for Drive whilst use of a Mobile Phone Our client received a Conditional Release Order without conviction and a bond of 8 months for the offence of using a mobile phone while driving. Charges Against Our Client Our client is a woman in her late 20’s who had a lengthy traffic record, including previous section 10 dismissals…
The Role of a Police Prosecutor In New South Wales, the majority of civil and criminal matters are heard in the Local Court. NSW Police Force employs individuals who act as police prosecutors in the Local Court. A prosecutor who is often referred to as a Sergent is a part of the Police Force and will appear on behalf of…
Can Police Search Your Car In NSW? The New South Wales Police are entitled to pull you over when you are driving a vehicle, if they have reason to believe you have committed a criminal or driving offence. However, Police are not allowed to search a car when they have pulled someone over. Accordingly, they may ask for permission for…