Defining Police Search Powers in NSW When police have reasonable suspicion that a person has committed or is about to commit a crime, they may
The NSW Government has announced its intention to give NSW Police the power to issue up to two on-the-spot fines of $400, called Criminal Infringement
In NSW, a legal clearance is required for an adult to work in any child-related role in either a paid or voluntary position. This clearance,
Legal Weapon Framework in NSW The heavily regulated legal framework around the possession of weapons is one of the tenets of Australian law. Within 12
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
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