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Domestic Violence Orders
AVOs Apprehended Violence Orders

Domestic Violence Reforms: conditions of ADVOs expanded to address animal abuse

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton Stronger Communities Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2020 Explained The Stronger Communities Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2020 introduces several changes

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self-defence
Self Defence

“Yeah, but I did it in self-defence”: Self-Defence in NSW

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton In NSW, the law recognises that a person can protect themselves when they are being physically attacked or are faced with a

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Jury Duty
Criminal Law

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses: Do I have to attend Jury Duty in NSW

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton “Sorry, I need to look after my cat”. “I’m allergic to air conditioning”. “I can’t serve as a juror because I’ll

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Drug Supply Prohibition Order
Drug Offences

NSW’s War on Drugs: Drug Supply Prohibition Order Pilot Scheme Explained

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton A new pilot scheme seeks to ‘send a clear message that drug-related crime will not be tolerated in our community and

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Fraud
Fraud

Fraud and Fraud Related Offences in NSW

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton Fraud is a generally used to describe an act of deception that is intended to result in personal gain or to

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sentence
Sentencing

I’m being sentenced for a criminal offence: What will the court consider?

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton If you have pleaded or been found guilty of a criminal offence your matter will progress to sentencing. Even if two

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sentencing
Sentencing

I’ve been found guilty an Offence: Will I be imprisoned? (NSW Sentencing Laws Explained)

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton By law, a court must not sentence an offender to imprisonment unless it is satisfied, having considered all possible alternatives, that no penalty

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Criminal Law

Graffiti Offences in NSW: The law explained

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton In NSW, the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW), outlines criminal offences and penalties which aim to reduce the amount of graffiti and

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lie detector tests
Criminal Law

Lie Detector Tests in NSW Courts

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton Without definitive evidence, the credibility and reliability of witnesses can play a significant role in how a case is decided in

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modern slavery
Criminal Law

Modern slavery: The NSW Laws explained

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton What is modern slavery? Modern slavery is a serious violation of an individual’s dignity and human rights. Exploitative practices including human

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confessional seal
Criminal Law

The confessional seal: An excuse for non-disclosure?

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton WARNING: Some readers may find this content distressing. In the Catholic Church, the seal of confession is the absolute duty of priests not to disclose anything

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mental health laws
Criminal Law

Mental Health Laws in NSW: the Changes Explained

Reviewed by Drew Hamilton The need for an amendment to the current mental health laws has been evidenced with an ever-increasing correlation of mental health

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