When it comes to choosing a lawyer to help you with your matter, it is important that you take into consideration a variety of factors to ensure that your legal journey is smooth and stress free. Is My Initial Consultation Free? Whilst it may seem like an obvious question, it is important to ask…
The right to protest is a fundamental aspect of democracy, allowing individuals to express their opinions and advocate for change. However, the right to protest is regulated and controlled under various laws, creating a complex system which protestors and law enforcement must navigate. This blog post delves into the complex protest laws in NSW, highlighting…
In the complex legal system, it is critical that essential elements relevant to court decisions are well understood, including that of common law and precedents. This blog post will discuss what exactly common law and precedents are, along with their implications in court decisions in criminal law in NSW. If you find yourself being charged…
Throughout the judicial process, often the final stage involves the Magistrate, Judge or Justice (Judge) passing down a sentence of which the accused must adhere to subject to whether any appeals are made. For the purposes of this article, the word “Judge” will be referred to as the judicial entity. While it is often misunderstood…
The team at National Criminal Lawyers® have once again run another successful defended hearing, where we were able to achieve a Not Guilty verdict for Robbery while intentionally inflicting actual bodily harm and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company. Our client Jane was charged with one count of robbery and at the time of…
A significant change to the Bail Act was assented to on 27 June 2022 that will affect all criminal law practitioners and individuals facing serious criminal charges. The new amendment saw the introduction of s22B of the Bail Act 2013 (NSW), which provides that where an accused has either been found guilty or entered a…
What Happened? In July 2021, Veterinarian Melissa Arbuckle, 32, laid her little girl Lily on the train tracks in Upwey, a suburb in Melbourne’s east. Her initial plan was said to in an attempt kill both herself and her daughter. The train driver, who was about 52 metres away, didn’t manage to stop in time….
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,…
What is it? Bigamy is being married to more than one person. Since Polygamy is not legally recognised in Australia, a person who marries another person while still engaged in the legal or subsisting marriage, commits an offence of bigamy. Bigamy is regulated under section 94 of the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth), and section 92…
Previously we wrote to our readers about the implications of the Greater Sydney lockdown which was originally planned to last two weeks. Since 26 June 2021, the situation in New South Wales has made increasing developments with new harsh restrictions being employed across New Sout Wales. Of particular note, the Premier announced strict lockdown measures…
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