With red light speed cameras becoming increasingly prominent on NSW roads, it is important for all road users to understand how they function and the
Defining Parole Parole is the conditional release of an offender from custody in order to serve the balance of their sentence in the community. When
For many people, envisioning a trial within NSW generally involves a panel of 12 jurors who determine their guilt or innocence. Whilst this is often
When do you apply for bail in the supreme court? A person may apply for bail in the Supreme Court when they have been refused
Whilst the term ‘presumption of innocence’ and ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ may be lines many of us have seen on our TV screens or read
It is not uncommon to be pulled over by the police in a vehicle, whether that be for speed, driving or a random breath test
A statement is a fundamental tool within the Criminal Justice System and one of the essential ingredients of a brief of evidence. Taking a statement
The team at Hamilton Janke Lawyers are delighted to announce that the firm’s partners, Drew Hamilton and James Janke, have once again been recognised in
With NRMA reporting in 2021 that almost 20% of all fatal crashes involve alcohol, drink driving is considered a serious criminal offence within NSW that
Within the NSW legal system, two primary types of criminal offences are outlined under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW): Summary Offences and Indictable Offences. Whether
Whilst most people acknowledge a ‘life sentence’ as the most severe penalty that can be imposed in the Australian legal system, many are unaware of
A “Court Attendance Notice” (CAN) is a document prepared by police setting out the charges the alleged offender faces and advising them of the court
If you find yourself charged with any offence within the NSW legal system, regardless of severity, you will experience a court mention. A court mention
As recent changes to consent legislation seek to protect the rights of victims of sexual assault, there is a continued need for community awareness of
In New South Wales, the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 and Crimes (Sentencing Procedure Act) 1999 govern the rules regarding the prosecution and sentencing of indictable
If you keep up with the news, it may seem like crime rates are skyrocketing – but is it really as bad as it seems?
Spike in crime over holidays In NSW, violent offending is 9 times higher on New Year’s Eve than on any other day, while the number
Drunk and Disorderly (Explained) Summer is typically a filled with celebration, Christmas festivities, New Year’s parties, and often a few drinks. In recent years, ‘alcohol
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