BACKGROUND The society we live is quite blurred and this is no different from the law. Our legal system is a complex system that has evolved as our society shifts from one generation to another. Turning to the question of sentencing, when an offender pleads guilty in the Local Court, they are then sentenced by…
Nicholas Crilley was arrested after a police chase involving several stolen cars. He was charged with 56 offences including supply of a prohibited drug, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, rape, grievous bodily harm, deprivation of liberty and torture, which involved burning. The 34-year-old man was high on methylamphetamine throughout the course of the ordeal. The…
Earlier this morning, four police officers died when they were hit by a truck after pulling over another driver in a Porsche for speeding on Melbourne’s busy freeway. Two senior constables and two constables were killed in what is the biggest loss of life within a single incident in Victoria Police History. One of the…
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?…
BACKGROUND Over the past few weeks, the COVID-19 crisis has spread across the globe and has now hit Australia at its heart as the country has officially gone into lock-down. Gyms, restaurants and many other locations have now closed. On the other hand, essential places such as schools and supermarkets remain open in order to…
An extremely shocking video has emerged of what looks to be the murder of an unarmed Afghan man by an ex Australian soldier. The Afghan man seemed to be carrying only his prayer beads in his hand. The video shows that the man had no other items in his hands. The Soldier called out to…
BACKGROUND At the end of last year our client was arrested for allegedly stabbing their child with intent to cause grievous bodily harm with a butter knife. The mature aged women was arrested and charged with wound with intent to cause grievously bodily harm, a serious indictable offence pursuant to section 33 of the Crimes…
DAD’S ARMY As we tuck into Christmas fare and prepare to welcome a new decade, the Eastern States are enjoying cool reprieve from the heat. Spare a thought for our firies still on duty. With a thousand houses lost, they haven’t had a break, they don’t get a break. The State and Federal leadership have…
In 2001, the NSW Child Protection Register was established. Under the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 (NSW), the Register holds the information and personal details of those people convicted of sexual or violent offences against Children. Those convicted of offences involving child abuse material will also be on the Register. As of 2019, the…
Prison guards of Corrective Services NSW have a duty to supervise inmates being held in Correctional Facilities in NSW such as prisons and court cells. As described on their website, they are responsible for a wide range of duties relating to the safety, security and welfare of prisoners in their care. They manage day-to-day issues and contribute…
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