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Domestic Violence offences. The response from Governments.

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

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Mental Health Applications

Will ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ reduce youth offending?

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

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ROBBERY CHARGE IN NSW – WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR ROBBERY?

Robbery Offences in New South Wales – Section 94 Crimes Act Robbery is sometimes considered a ‘hybrid’ offence, as it features aspects of both assault and larceny. According to the courts, robbery offences involve acts whereby “the victim… [is] compelled by force or fear to submit to the theft… It is not necessary that the

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WEEKLY WRAP UP 7 – 11 OCTOBER – Criminal Lawyers Sydney

Our Leading Criminal Lawyer in Sydney, Steven Mercael, had a great week representing clients throughout NSW courts. He appeared in multiple different matters across Sydney achieving only the best result for our clients. Some of our results included the following: Our 22-year-old client avoided a criminal conviction for drug possession. Our 44-year-old client avoided a

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What is a Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Orders?

WHAT IS A SERIOUS DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER? On 24 September 2024, the Crimes (Domestic ad Personal Violence) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 was passed by both Houses of the New South Wales Parliament, amending the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (‘the Act’) to, among other things, introduce Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Orders.

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LARGE COMMERCIAL DRUG SUPPLY – SYDNEY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

THE CASE: A Sydney man charged with supply large commercial quantity (22 kilograms of methylamphetamine) was represented in court by Sydney criminal lawyer Steven Mercael, who successfully had the charge downgraded to supply an indictable quantity of prohibited drug.  Mr Mercael successfully argued that whilst the offender was aware there were drugs in the car, he was unaware of

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