Criminal Law

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March 1, 2025

Royal commission recommends appointment of special investigator into Lawyer X

Police raided the share house where Lawyer X

January 30, 2025

What The Law Says About Police Search Powers

Defining Police Search Powers in NSW When police

January 21, 2025

What Does Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Mean?

Whilst the term ‘presumption of innocence’ and ‘beyond

January 21, 2025

Can the Police Search My Car in NSW?

It is not uncommon to be pulled over

January 19, 2025

The Law on Participating in a Criminal Group

Participation in a criminal group is deemed unlawful

January 17, 2025

Drunk and Disorderly: The Offence of Being Drunk in Public

Summer is typically a filled with celebration, Christmas

January 13, 2025

Unwarranted Demand with Menaces: Blackmail in NSW

The offence of blackmail is regulated by Part

January 12, 2025

Is it a crime to make a false accusation?

Have you ever been falsely accused? False accusations

January 11, 2025

Why Is Two-up Illegal – Can It Only Be Played On ANZAC Day?

Two-up is an iconic Australian gambling game with

January 11, 2025

Guide to Simple Affray vs Simple Assault

As affray and common assault are among the

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