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NSW GOVERNMENT ABOLISHES GOOD CHARACTER AS MITIGATING FACTOR FOR SENTENCING A convicted person’s good character has historically been used as a means to argue for a lower sentence following criminal convictions. The NSW Government recently passed Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Good Character at Sentencing) Act 2026 (NSW), which, subject to the legislation’s proclamation, removes the

NSW PREMIER ORDERS POLICE BRIEFING ON GANGLAND CRIME NSW Premier Chris Minns ordered an urgent police briefing from the NSW Police Commissioner, following two suspected mistaken identity killings in recent days, believed to be part of the ongoing gangland crime. On Tuesday 1 September 2026, Marco Tapia, a 23 year old university student, was shot

57 PEOPLE ARRESTED FOLLOWING OPERATION SAVETE NSW Police Officers from the Police Transport Command have arrested 57 people alleged to have committed sexual offending in and around the public transport network. The arrests resulted from a three-day policing operation called Operation Savete, which commenced on 25 August 2026 and concluded 27 August 2026. It involved

CHARGED WITH ASSAULT IN NSW?  Have you been charged with Assault in NSW? This article will explain what happens next. Be sure to contact our team at Criminal Lawyers Group for a free consultation. A criminal charge of assault can have serious consequences, so it’s important to be represented by our award-winning team, who were

CAN SECRET RECORDINGS BE USED AS EVIDENCE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES? The permissibility of secret recordings, also known as covert recordings, and their use in court proceedings is a topic that often arises in increased prevalence, due to technological advancements, increased reliance and the greater ease by which one can secretly and

CARRIAGE SERVICE CRIMINAL OFFENCES IN NSW Using a carriage service to make a threat or to menace, harass or cause offence are federal indictable offences that can have severe consequences, including imprisonment. Criminal Lawyers Group have been awarded the top criminal law firm in NSW for securing the best outcomes for clients who have been

THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE The criminal offence of offensive language is a summary offence that can have serious consequences, including a criminal conviction. Criminal Lawyers Group have been nationally recognised as the top criminal law firm in NSW for securing the best outcomes for clients who have been charged with the criminal offence

THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF LYING ON A NSW STAT DEC The criminal offence of making a false NSW Statutory Declaration is a serious indictable offence that can have severe consequences, including imprisonment. Criminal Lawyers Group have been nationally recognised as the top criminal law firm in NSW for securing the best outcomes for clients who

CAN POLICE ENTER OR SEARCH MY HOME WITHOUT A WARRANT? It is a common misconception that Police require a warrant to enter or search a home. Whilst a warrant is required in many situations, in certain circumstances Police are authorised to enter or search a home without a warrant. Charges may often follow a Police

Having your NSW Driver Licence suspended by Police can cause you severe hardship and impact your ability to meet employment, educational and familial commitments, among others. Criminal Lawyers Group have been nationally recognised as the expert traffic lawyers in NSW for securing successful appeals of suspended driver licences, ensuring our clients can return to driving