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A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OFFENCES IN NSW The number of sexual assault offences in NSW is on the rise, according to statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, which revealed an extraordinary increase of 42% in sexual assault reports in the 12 months prior to March 2024, […]

DRUG SUPPLY OFFENCES IN NSW The annual Christmas and New Year festive season which is fast approaching often sees a large number of drug supply offences in Sydney, due to the demand for illicit substances that arises from the festive season and a strong police presence during this period. Nevertheless, investigations and patrols of drug

NEGLIGENT, FURIOUS, RECKLESS AND DANGEROUS DRIVING PEAK SEASON FOR DRIVING OFFENCES The approaching festive holiday season unfortunately sees an annual spike in injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents. As a result, the NSW Police are generally out in greater force monitoring motorist behaviour during that period of the year. HAVE YOU OR YOUR

One of the common situations our clients seek our legal expertise for are instances where a family member or partner has made an allegation of a form of domestic violence against them. It is often the case that clients present themselves to us having been charged with common assault and had an apprehended violence order

THE STRATEGY OF THE NSW POLICE FORCE Police searches without a warrant are considered a deliberate strategy of the NSW Police Force’s “proactive policing,” with the intention of reducing crime. However, revelations of a culture within the NSW Police that encourages Police to boost search numbers as part of a statistics-driven strategy has raised fears

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NSW WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? The Crimes (Personal and Domestic Violence) Act 2007 defines domestic violence as ‘an offence committed by a person against another person with whom the person who commits the offence has (or has had) a domestic relationship’. The legislation defines a domestic relationship to be where a person: Is

ERODING OF THE PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE – PEOPLE PAYING THE PRICE FOR A FLAWED SYSTEM The eroding of the presumption of innocence in sexual assault cases is a great flaw in our criminal justice system and society. It is to the detriment of not just those who have been falsely accused of sexual assault, but

WHAT DOES A DONALD TRUMP PRESIDENCY MEAN FOR AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD? 6TH OF NOVEMBER 2024 – THE DAY HISTORY WAS MADE One of the greatest political comebacks in world history occurred in the US on 6 November 2024, with the Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump defeating the Democrat nominee and current Vice-President

The Australian Government’s Australian Institute of Health and Welfare classifies ‘Family and Domestic Violence’ as violence that occurs in intimate partner relationships and family relationships. It defines the violence as “behaviours that cause, or intend to cause, fear or harm. Violence can occur in the form of threat, assault, abuse, neglect or harassment and is

New Queensland Government’s tough approach to youth and juvenile crime Legislation is being drafted by the Queensland State Government to imprison youth and juveniles who commit ‘adult criminal offences’ to ‘adult jail time’. The newly elected Premier of Queensland, the Liberal National Party’s David Crisafulli, contested the recent election with this policy that is intended