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WHAT IS BAIL? (NSW GUIDE) If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence in New South Wales, bail is the legal mechanism that allows you to remain in the community while your case progresses through the court system. Under the Bail Act 2013 (NSW), bail can be granted: Without conditions With conditions With or without […]

THE LEGAL DEFINITION OF AN “ARREST” IN NSW In New South Wales, an “arrest” occurs when it is made clear—by words or conduct—that a person is no longer free to leave, and that person understands this restriction on their liberty. This definition stems from case law such as R v Inwood [1973] 2 All ER

At Criminal Lawyers Group, we are increasingly advising drivers who have received fines issued by AI traffic cameras — often for offences they strongly deny committing. While these cameras play an important role in road safety, they are not infallible. Across New South Wales and Australia, drivers are being fined based on images that are

Deepfake Sexual Images Now Criminalised in NSW: What You Need to Know At Criminal Lawyers Group, we are seeing a rapid increase in clients seeking advice about offences involving intimate images, artificial intelligence, and police investigations. In response to the rise of deepfake technology, the NSW Government has introduced major reforms through the Crimes Amendment

Section 530 – Serious Animal Cruelty (NSW) At Criminal Lawyers Group, we regularly advise clients facing serious criminal charges, including offences involving allegations of animal cruelty. Section 530 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) creates the offence of serious animal cruelty, which carries significant penalties and is treated as a grave criminal matter. What is

Australia has witnessed one of its most significant criminal manhunts in recent history, culminating in the death of Dezi Freeman — a man accused of murdering two police officers and evading capture for more than seven months. This case highlights the extreme lengths offenders may go to avoid police, and the complexities criminal lawyers often

Disturbing footage has recently emerged showing an alleged violent bullying attack involving several teenage girls at a Sydney high school. The incident has sparked widespread public concern—not only because of the severity of the alleged conduct, but also due to the fact it was filmed and shared online. This case raises important legal questions about

What Are the Allegations About? | What Did Tom Silvagni Actually Do? On 5 December 2025, Tom Silvagni was convicted by a jury of two counts of rape following a 10-day trial in the County Court of Victoria. Each offence carries a maximum penalty of 25 years’ imprisonment, with a standard sentence of 10 years.

Criminal Lawyers Group is a leading criminal defence firm providing urgent, strategic and results-focused bail representation across Sydney and Parramatta. When you or a loved one has been refused bail, every hour matters. Our experienced criminal defence lawyers act quickly to prepare and argue strong bail applications — including urgent after-hours and weekend matters. Our

  Firearms and Weapons Prohibition Orders in NSW: Can Police Search You Without Suspicion? Most people know that police usually need reasonable suspicion to search a person without a warrant. That protection exists under general search laws in NSW. However, if you are subject to a Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) or a Weapons Prohibition Order