Criminal Law
The decade in crime: is there less crime now than 10 years ago?
If you keep up with the news, it may seem like crime rates are skyrocketing – but is it really as bad as it seems?
If you keep up with the news, it may seem like crime rates are skyrocketing – but is it really as bad as it seems?
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
Digital Driver’s Licences were rolled out in NSW last week. The digital licence is now legal for use across the state, and will update in
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 that they learn from individuals
Gary Jubelin and illegal use of Listening Devices Former senior detective, Gary Jubelin, has lost his appeal against convictions of illegally recording conversations during the
The former Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) operative who revealed that Australia was spying on Timor-Leste in 2004 will plead guilty to breaching secrecy laws.
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
#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,
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
News that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have conducted raids on journalists and news outlets last week has caused significant alarm within the media industry.
Overview NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has pledged to introduce legislation that will recognise the death of an unborn child during a criminal act if her
Have you ever rushed back to your car five minutes after your parking ticket has expired only to find that parking inspectors have beat you
In what is being called a landmark case, The Supreme Court of Victoria has ruled that people cannot be subjected to electro-convulsive therapy against their
Overview NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman announced the appointment of seven new judges to the District Court last week, citing the current backlog of cases as
Overview Some key changes to traffic legislation have recently come into effect in NSW with the enactment of the Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Road Safety) Act
A man charged with distracted driving in the US has been found not guilty after successfully arguing that he was holding a hash brown, not
It is with great sadness, yet immense pride that Hamilton Janke Lawyers announce the departure of our talented solicitor, Ms Hannah Williams
Polygraph Testing – Lie Detector Tests In Court What does the law of NSW say about polygraph lie detector tests in court? Without definitive evidence,
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