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…
What Is A Presentence Report? A Pre-Sentence Report is requested by the Court if you plead to, or are found guilty of a criminal law offence in NSW. If the Court is considering a full time custodial sentence for your matter then, in order to assist the court to consider all options, a report will be provided by community corrections…
Can a Criminal Record be cleared in Australia? A criminal record is when there is a finding of guilt or you plead guilty to an offence and the sentence imposed upon you records a criminal conviction. However, a criminal record can be cleared on the basis of a crime free period. All Australian states and territories have laws restricting the…
Are Magic Mushrooms Legal in Australia? The cultivation, manufacture, possession, use, selling, or supply of psilocybin or magic mushrooms is illegal in Australia. Excessive penalties are imposed for this offence and offenders can face imprisonment and expect a criminal record. What is a Hallucinogen? A hallucinogen is a drug that has the potential to produce hallucinations. A hallucination is a false…
Pepper Spray: Is it Legal in Australia? Pepper spray is illegal in most of the States and Territories in Australia. Although people are asking the Australian Government to make it legal to carry pepper spray for self-defence, only Western Australia has moved to legalise pepper spray as a controlled weapon. Is Pepper Spray Dangerous? Pepper spray contains an inflammatory compound capsaicin…
What Should a Person Do During a Search Warrant Execution? Police officers can search premises with or without a search warrant. However, there are certain laws and regulations they have to abide by before and during the execution of the search warrant. The occupant or occupants of the house also have rights. It is important to be aware of these rights before or…
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…
What to Do When Faced With an Arrest Warrant Any outstanding legal or criminal matters or warrants for arrest are serious and can have far-reaching consequences. Therefore, it is important to act appropriately when facing an arrest warrant and to retain an expert defence lawyer immediately. When Does the Court Issue Arrest Warrants? A Registrar, Magistrate, or Judge issues an…
The Offence of Criminal Defamation in New South Wales Defamation is a complex issue and it can be difficult to navigate without professional legal advice. High-profile defamation cases have been in the headlines and defamation in itself is a controversial topic and the criminality of this controversial topic even more so. Freedom of speech and the protection of a reputation can be…
How Much Does a Lawyer make in Australia? There are many benefits to becoming a lawyer in Australia. Lawyers have the opportunity to help clients resolve legal matters, they have a variety of specialised legal areas to choose from, and a lawyer has the potential to earn a good income. However, certain factors influence the earning potential of a lawyer,…