In recent developments within New South Wales (NSW), the Labor government, led by Premier Chris Minns, has introduced significant legislative reforms through the Bail and Crimes Amendment Bill 2024 specifically aimed to target youth crime. These proposed changes have ignited a fiery debate across both political and social platforms. This blog post delves into what…
THE STORY Last week, a NSW highway patrol officer was sentenced a community correction order after being convicted of negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm. The court orders include license suspension for a period of 12 months. On last Friday, the NSW District Court Judge Huggett handed down the court decision to spare the police…
In the state of NSW, introduced on 1 July 2012, the Vehicle Sanctions Scheme allows police to apply roadside sanctions where the following offences are detected: Street racing Aggravated burnout Engaging in a police pursuit Speeding by more than 45km/h. Street Racing Street racing is typically an unsanctioned and illegal form of auto racing involving cars and…
Outraging public decency is a common law offence that originated in England. Given this offence has not been expressly legislated, it is, in theory, an offence which does not have an identified maximum penalty. In a controversial Victorian high-profile case DPP v Pusey, the offence of outraging public decency was charged against Richard Pusey, a 42-year-old Melbourne mortgage…
Despite being warned to take extra caution when driving on the roads over the holiday season, many Sydneysiders have copped a fine for disobeying the law. From 12.01am on Thursday, December 24 until 11.59pm on Sunday, January 3, the loss of double demerit points will be in action. The NSW Police are targeting seatbelt and…
Have you been served with a Court Attendance Notice? Have you read the Police Facts and thought “that’s not the way it happened”. More often than not, competent criminal defence lawyers will try and negotiate with the police in order to amend the charges to reflect their client’s honest interpretation of the allegations. What Is…
Although life is slowly returning back to normal following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to be aware of what the law says in relation to the Public Health Orders should harsher restrictions and social distancing rules return. THE LAW IN NEW SOUTH WALES Firstly, it should be known that a Public…
The team at National Criminal Lawyers® Wollongong are highly experienced in driving and traffic offences. Various matters include: Drink driving; Dangerous driving; Driving whilst Unlicensed/Suspended/Disqualified; Negligent driving; Speeding; and Red light camera. For a list of all traffic offences dealt with by our experienced team, please click here. Our firm understands that there may be…
With double demerits running through Christmas and New Year to 3 January 2021, many drivers are being cautious on the road. No matter how safe of a driver you are, you are only as safe as the driver next to you. On the road, we can take precautions and drive defensively but there is always…
After an ongoing investigation a Central Coast drug laboratory has been brought down by police. It is alleged the laboratory has been manufacturing millions of dollars worth of crystal methylamphetamine (ice). The Organised Crime Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Martin Fileman said police were notified in June this year that syndicate members were involved in an…
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