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...
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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...
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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...
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Can a child be sentenced and tried as an adult?
The recent horrifying news story (Newcastle Herald) about a local father who was set upon by a gang of youths whilst trying to protect his daughter in Charlestown has...
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What is a habitual traffic offender declaration and can it be overturned
If you have been convicted of three or more serious driving offences in the last five years, you may have been declared a Habitual Traffic Offender by the Court...
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An Australian security guard escapes gaol time by blaming his stalking behaviour on Bollywood
Throughout 2012 and 2013, Sandesh Baliga, an Australian security guard based in Tasmania, determinedly pursued two women. Despite having his continual advances rejected by both women, Baliga continued to...
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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. What are the new penalties? Unrestricted licence holders...
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Applying for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO)
When applying for an AVO, you should first consider if you can prove (under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007) that you need an AVO. When applying...
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License Suspension Appeals to the Local Court
You can appeal against the suspension of your license if one of the following applies to you: Are you a provisional or learner licence holder and have Roads and...
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Police Powers to Search You, Your Car or Your Home
The following is a summary of police powers under the Law Enforcement (Power and Responsibilities) Act 2002 which governs police powers in executing searches of persons, their motor vehicles...
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