Written By A study by the NRMA has found that Australian drivers take more care and have better driving habits when they have a pavlova
Reviewed by Drew Hamilton Giving evidence in NSW is governed by the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW). In criminal proceedings, there are special rules governing when
As the holiday season commences, we want to remind you of some North Pole behaviour that is not condoned in New South Wales: Climbing onto
Earlier this year, a Perth mother was convicted of common assault after hitting her nine-year-old daughter on the buttocks with a wooden spoon. Technically, any
The High Court has recently confirmed that without a warrant, police cannot arrest an individual unless they have an intention to charge the person. The
The NSW Government has announced major changes to NSW’s mobile speed camera program, which includes an increase in enforcement hours, a reduction in high visibility
If your scooter, bike, or skateboard is motorised it is not the same as ordinary unpowered wheeled toys. When ridden, they can become dangerous to
A Queensland mother has been charged with murder after her two young daughters died inside a hot car parked outside their home. You may be wondering; how
The High Court of Australia has upheld the validity of Crime Prevention Orders, despite the appeal of three alleged members of an outlaw motorcycle club.
Stronger Communities Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2020 Explained The Stronger Communities Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2020 introduces several changes to domestic violence laws
We’ve considered what happens if you are called for jury duty. Next, we’ll discuss what your obligations are if you are selected to serve as
On 23 November 2021, NSW Parliament passed an Affirmative Consent Bill, marking a major overhaul in the state’s sexual consent laws. The affirmative consent model
In the spirit of reconciliation, Hamilton Janke Lawyers acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We
If you are unable to appear in Court, either as a party or witness, you may file an application to appear by way of Audio-Visual
At Hamilton Janke Lawyers we understand that if a family member or friend is sentenced to a term of full-time imprisonment it can be very
SECTION 10 DISMISSALS Dismissals under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 are a way to avoid a criminal record despite pleading guilty
The results are in: new mobile phone detection cameras could result in as many as 2.4 million NSW drivers receiving infringement notices every year. There
Did you know that you are required by law to check the driver’s licence of a person about to drive your vehicle? A traffic regulation
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