Reasonable force refers to the amount and intensity of force that a person may lawfully use in self-defence or in the defence of another individual
Two Novocastrians made national headlines last week after footage emerged of them cruising along a busy intersection on motorised chairs. Witnesses reported that the innovative
Eating while driving laws in NSW Is it legal to eat while driving? It’s a common question. After all, you don’t want to get pulled
Options if you receive a speeding fine If you are caught speeding and receive a speeding fine, you have three options: Pay the fine (and
Good Behaviour Licence NSW Are you an unrestricted driver? Have you exceeded your demerit point limit? If so, Transport for NSW can offer you the
Traffic Law in NSW is complex and can often have a number of underlying considerations that might not be evident. Hamilton Janke Lawyers are recognised as Leading Traffic Lawyers in NSW and will be able to explain to you the best way to deal with your matter.
A report by UNSW has revealed a twentyfold increase in the number of strip searches performed by NSW police over the past 12 years. The
The ACT is set to be the first Australian jurisdiction to vote to bring its laws in line with United Nations standards, supporting raising the
A 19-year-old was allegedly found with 120 grams of psilocybin, better known as “magic mushrooms” and is facing a maximum of life imprisonment. The threshold
Is it legal to record a live phone call without consent in NSW? Can you record someone without their knowledge or permission in NSW? The
The definition of an ‘imitation firearm’ The Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) regulates the use, registration and keeping of firearms in NSW. The Act defines an
The Victorian government has now made face masks mandatory in which residents in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire must wear a face-covering whenever outside the home,
The partners of Hamilton Janke Lawyers, James and Drew are pleased to again be recognised as Leading Criminal Lawyers in Doyle’s Guide for 2021. Hamilton
History of ‘Lawyer X’ Police raided the share house where Lawyer X resided in 1993, where $85,000 worth of amphetamines and cannabis was seized. The
#RaiseTheAge #RaiseTheAge is a campaign urging for the age of criminal responsibility in Australia to be raised. Before outlining the reasons for this petition, however,
Under Part 7 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) (‘the Act’) there are a number of offences relating to interfering with the administration of justice. Divisions 2 and
What is ‘Catfishing’? Catfishing is the term used to describe instances of deception about one’s identity online, usually underpinned by an ulterior motive. It is
About the Scheme In 2017, amendments to the Road Transport Act took effect, allowing individuals to apply to the Local Court to have their ‘long-term’
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