IS SMACKING YOUR CHILD AN OFFENCE? While it is a controversial topic, there are many parents out there who prefer to give their kids a smack as a way to discipline them, rather then alternative measures. Whereas some parents find hitting a child, no matter how softly you do it, absolutely deplorable. But is smacking…
IS PUBLIC NUDITY A CRIME? ‘Clothing optional’ places exist at certain gatherings and places (such as Burning Seed – a version of Burning man) and at other places, including but not limited to, certain beaches, rainbow gatherings and at selective nature reserves. Public nudity is otherwise an offence at law especially when it is done…
Don’t waste police time. Public Mischief and the boys who cried wolf By National Criminal Lawyers Most of us like a good prank but when does a prank become criminal conduct? Well one 27-year-old man may soon find out after he ordered an Uber to a unit complex on Oxley Road, Sherwood in Brisbane’s south…
Go-slow zones now to be introduced when there is an emergency scene How often do you drive through a school zone and brake to ensure you don’t break the 40kmph speed limit? Well now the brakes will be on again as from September 2018, a new Road law will apply in NSW which will…
Appeal against conviction from the Local Court By National Criminal Lawyers The decision of a Magistrate who convicts you in the Local Court may be the subject of an appeal to the District Court. An appeal may be commenced both in relation to the final judgment of the Magistrate and any order made by the…
Road users should be aware of new traffic laws By National Criminal Lawyers The Road Transport Amendment (Driver Licence Disqualification) Act 2017 Act introduced changes to the Road Transport Act 2013. These changes commenced at the end of October 2017. The changes go against the historical trend of increasing penalties and disqualification periods and…
What are your rights when arrested By National Criminal Lawyers It may come as a surprise to learn that police powers of arrest are surprisingly wide and can vary widely depending on the alleged crime. National Criminal Lawyer (NCL) often gets asked what a person must or must not do when police alleged they…
The balancing exercise between criminal acts and trumped up police facts By National Criminal Lawyers Being charged with a criminal or traffic offence can be a daunting experience. It could be the first time you have ever been in trouble with the law. What is more stressful is when the Police allege that you did…
Sniffer NO – Abuse of Police Powers By National Criminal Lawyers A little over a month since Pill testing occurred at a Canberra music festival police followed through with their released statement that drug detection dogs will patrol the Above and Beyond Sydney music Festival and refuse entry not only to those found in possession of…
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