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06/11/2015 By Gavin Hanrahan

Are you fleeing from domestic violence?

If you are in a domestic violence relationship and you have made the decision to leave, the practical suggestions below may assist you to leave the relationship, safely. This article...

27/05/2015 By Gavin Hanrahan

Have New South Wales criminal courts become more lenient in the past 20 years?

In March 2015 Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) released a study after reviewing NSW Higher and Local Court outcomes to determine whether they have become more lenient across...

21/04/2015 By Gavin Hanrahan

Can the police deregister and confiscate your car? What does the law say?

Newcastle Police and Traffic Highway Command announced on 16 April 2015 that it was targeting "hoons" in the Newcastle area with Newcastle Commander, John Gralton stating Police "will consider the...

16/04/2015 By Gavin Hanrahan

Can a child be sentenced and tried as an adult?

The recent horrifying news story about a local father who was set upon by a gang of youths whilst trying to protect his daughter in Charlestown has motivated us to...

Traffic Offences NSW Criminal Driving Lawyers

12/03/2015 By Gavin Hanrahan

What is a habitual traffic offender declaration and can it be overturned

If you have not ever been charged with a traffic offence in NSW, then the term "habitual offender declaration" is one you probably don;t need to know much about right...

16/02/2015 By Gavin Hanrahan

An Australian security guard escapes gaol time by blaming his stalking behaviour on Bollywood

How an Australian security guard escaped stalking charges by blaming Bollywood...

06/02/2015 By Gavin Hanrahan

Increased Traffic Offence Penalties Commencing 1 February 2015

New penalties will be introduced from 1 February 2015 for drivers who repeatedly exceed the demerit points limit for their licence. Read this to find out more...