Due to the lockdown practices, the Police across the country have stopped conducting static roadside tests of drivers for alcohol and drugs because of the risks to officers and the public from the coronavirus. Does this mean you are free and to go down to your local pub without no booze wagon around the corner?…
In New South Wales, it is an offence to supply prohibited drugs. An offence of a prohibited drug supply carries a maximum penalty of 5,500 penalty units and/or life imprisonment. The Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (‘the Act’) prohibits the cultivation, manufacture, supply, possession and use of certain drugs. The definition of supply under…
The general principles of the nature of white collar crimes is so varied, there is no rule that all cases of white collar crime must attract a full-time custodial sentence: R v Halabi. However, where the offence can be categorised as “serious white collar crime” substantial full-time custodial sentences must be imposed. What constitutes “serious…
National Criminal Lawyers® is regarded as one of Sydney’s most respected criminal law firms. Unlike other firms, National Criminal Lawyers® focuses solely on criminal law as well as traffic-related offences. What does this mean for our clients? It means that our firm offers specialised knowledge and experience in defending the rights of existing and future…
On 7 November 2020, Former Vice President Joe Biden passed the 270-vote threshold to claim victory in the 2020 presidential election. However, there are still processes to be completed before Biden officially becomes the 46th President of the United States (‘US’ hereafter). Here’s what you need to know. State officials must give an official vote…
In all Australian jurisdictions, no child under the age of 10 can be found guilty of an offence. This age is referred to as the age of criminal responsibility. In NSW, this rule is found under Section 5 of the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 (NSW). If a child is aged between 10 and 14-years-old,…
BACKGROUND The incident allegedly occurred on March 13 at Cabramatta in Sydney’s south-west. In June 2020, Strike Force Bensbach was established by the Professional Standards Command (PSC) to investigate reports of misconduct. About 5.20am (Wednesday 5 August 2020), three search warrants were executed in Sydney’s west. During the search, officers attached to the PSC Investigations…
The internet is a connective platform that allows people from all over the world to communicate with each other. Some of the most popular sites used on the internet include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, WhatsApp, Youtube, etc. With the increased number of parents having to work from home with their child, many are desperate for…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has revealed that businessman Clive Palmer is currently facing four fraud charges that were laid in March 2020. It is alleged that during Palmer’s successful 2013 campaign, approximately $12 million was transferred to the Palmer United Party to assist in securing a spot in Federal Parliament. According to…
Residents from 27 suburbs within the Fairfield local government area were officially banned from entering Queensland from 1:00am Monday 27 July 2020. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on Friday, that Fairfield had been added to the list of Sydney hot spots after advice from Chief Health Officer, Jeannette Young. Anyone travelling from Fairfield who had been there in…
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