If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence in Western Sydney, there’s a good chance your case will be listed at Penrith Local Court, just like many of our clients. Serving not just Penrith but also the Blue Mountains and surrounding suburbs, this courthouse is one of the busiest in Greater Sydney.
Receiving a speeding fine is usually no cheap ticket. However, to be charged without the use of a radar gun for speeding is unfair. In fact, the police can use their ‘expert’ knowledge to determine how fast you were speeding. This practice by the NSW police officer is not illegal and has been widely criticized…
The NSW road transport legislation is one of the most complex areas of law commonly applied in the Local Court. From July 2013, the Roads Transport Act has consolidated statutory provisions from several pieces of legislation. The most common traffic offences that are dealt with in the Local Court are drink-driving offences, driving while disqualified,…
In today’s society, the perception of cannabis has deviated from what was once a wholly negative reputation. As a society, people are curious to try new things. It is in our very nature as human beings to explore and seek different experiences. However, it must be remembered that cannabis is still an illegal drug which…
The Police have asked you to participate in an interview – what are your obligations, and what are theirs? THE POLICE MUST FOLLOW CERTAIN PROCEDURE WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF THIS? NSW Police must follow their Code of Practice for Crime to ensure they follow procedures correctly. If they do not conduct themselves correctly, they…
A Judge or Magistrate must take into account a number of factors when sentencing an offender. Each offender and their personal situation are different. For a fair sentencing outcome, the Court must consider the facts of the offence, the circumstances of the offence, the subjective factors about the offender, relevant sentencing legislation, case law and…
Often it is the case that police need to search those (and detain) suspects when they [the police] believe that the detainee may be committing an offence. It may be the case that police detain and search someone, however no criminal charges have actually been laid. In some cases, it may be the case that…
Arrested in NSW and are anxious to know what type of penalty you are up for? Read our dedicated page on the different types of the Penalties the NSW Courts can impose. NEW SENTENCE REFORMS Last year May 2017, the NSW Governments announced a series of fundamental justice reforms that aim to deliver justice more…
Raising Self-defence in Criminal Matters by National Criminal Lawyers Let’s face it if you’re not a lawyer you should first get a legal opinion before you exclude Self-Defence as an option for a defence in your criminal case. Self-defence is often misunderstood by society, and often lawyers. In NSW, a person is not responsible…
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