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…
What can I do when I am the victim or have been accused of it? The prevalence of computers and the internet has recently opened our eyes to countless possibilities and opportunities. However, just like every other tech boom, comes crime associated with them. During the 2020-21 financial year ACSC observed over 67,500 cybercrime reports,…
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…
With the record high fuel prices in the country, as well as the effect of COVID-19 a lot of people are struggling to make ends meet. Statistics from Afterpay and Zippay have indicated that people that used to spend money on luxury items were now using the buy now pay later services to buy essential…
One question that appears to be on people’s mind is, can a police officer approach you and request to search your phone. We are all aware police officers have numerous powers however, do these powers extend to your mobile phone? To answer this question, we need to first discuss where police powers come from. You…
Electric scooters, Segways and Electric skateboards can be seen anywhere in the city, from kids racing them around the park to suited up adults zipping through the CBD, but the rules on riding an E-scooter is in the grey after almost 2 years since we first saw them on the street in NSW. It is…
What is a drone, and how are they regulated? Generally speaking, if you are reading this article, the chances of you having a $ 50 palm-sized, eBay special toy grade drone is low, that you are probably considering buying or already have a hobby-grade or professional photography drone over $ 1000 with a camera designed…
There has been an increasing number of stops and search by the police each year, and the quota for personal search and strip searches keeps increasing. One question people ask is that, on what ground can the police legally search me or my vehicle? Scenario one: You were in the street, minding your own business….
Being under arrest can be a very nerve-racking experience if you have never been in trouble with the law before. You may find yourself overwhelmed and not knowing how to best deal with the situation. This is a completely normal reaction. Most people are not legally trained and may not be aware of their rights…
During the Christmas break, collisions on our roads seem to be more commonplace. Any driver who has been involved in a car crash can agree that it is not an easy situation to deal with. A series of concerns play on the driver’s mind… Am I injured? Was the driver of the other vehicle hurt?…
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