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Intoxication Defence
Criminal Law

Intoxication Defence: What The Law Says in NSW Australia

Spike in crime over holidays In NSW, violent offending is 9 times higher on New Year’s Eve than on any other day, while the number

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Drunk and Disorderly
Uncategorized

Drunk and Disorderly: Is it an offence to be drunk in public? (NSW)

Drunk and Disorderly (Explained) Summer is typically a filled with celebration, Christmas festivities, New Year’s parties, and often a few drinks. In recent years, ‘alcohol

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NSW Drug Reform Laws
Criminal Law

NSW Police granted new powers to issue on-the-spot fines for minor drug possession

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

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difference between murder and homicide
Criminal Offences

The Difference Between Murder and Homicide

In the intricate realm of criminal law, understanding the difference between murder and homicide is fundamental, especially within the Australian legal framework.  This detailed article

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pavlova
Traffic Offences

Drivers more careful when transporting a pavlova than when driving kids

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

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evidence
Criminal Law

Do I have to give evidence against my family member?

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

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Assault

Violence in Sport: Criminal Assault or Just Part of the Game?

Sports play a significant role in Australian culture, with many of us recalling intense moments from sporting matches where things got heated, perhaps involving some

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COVID-19

Illegal ‘Backyard’ Tattooing Operations: the Law in NSW

As the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact individuals and business, professional tattooists have found themselves operating illegal “backyard” tattooing operations given the industry wide

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drink driving penalties
Traffic Offences

Drink Driving Offences: The Interlock Program Explained

The Alcohol Interlock Program is a court-ordered requirement for certain drink-driving offences, as the Government’s response to an increase in drink driving offences in NSW.

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Ankle bracelets for Domestic Violence perpetrators
In the media

Ankle Bracelets for Domestic Violence Perpetrators in NSW

The electronic monitoring of alleged domestic violence perpetrators through electronic ankle bracelets that contain GPS devices has emerged as a significant topic of discussion across

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Spent Convictions NSW: How long does a conviction stay on your record?
Traffic Offences

What Would A Police Check Reveal About You?

Employers are increasingly expecting job seekers to provide a police check as part of the job application process.As many of us have received the odd

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drink driving licence suspension nsw
Traffic Offences

Drink Driving Licence Suspension: What You Should Know (NSW)

Drink Driving Licence Suspension Tough New Laws Tough new rules announced by the Minister for Transport and Roads this week say that all NSW drink driving

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Traffic Offences

What is Negligent Driving?

A man who sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car in North Sydney has died over the weekend. NSW Police have indicated that

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Is It Illegal To Eat While Driving?
Traffic Offences

Is It Illegal To Eat While Driving? (Fines For Eating While Driving NSW)

Eating While Driving in NSW Is It Illegal To Eat While Driving? It is common knowledge that illegally using a mobile phone while driving is

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Drug Offences

Groovin The Moo Pill Testing: ACT vs NSW (Case Study Comparison)

NSW and the ACT may be neighbours, but they couldn’t be further apart when it comes to drug policy. Groovin the Moo (GTM) kicked off

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Traffic Lawyers Newcastle
Traffic Offences

Explained: Demerit Points Limits and Licence Suspensions

A woman received 28 demerit points during a single police stop on the M1 during the Easter long weekend. The woman was originally pulled over

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Traffic Offences

Is It Illegal To Use Your Phone In A Drive-Thru?

Have you ever scrolled through your phone while waiting in line at a Macca’s drive-thru? NSW Police have this week confirmed that drivers could be

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International

LGBT People In Brunei Could Be Stoned To Death According To Controversial New Laws

News that the East Asian state of Brunei has introduced laws that permit authorities to stone LGBTQI people to death has sparked outrage in the

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