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A section 10 dismissal is one of the most favourable outcomes available in the New South Wales criminal justice system. It allows a court to find a person guilty of an offence without recording a criminal conviction. For many people, avoiding a criminal record is critical. A conviction can affect: employment opportunities; professional licences; travel […]

Being charged by police can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Many people do not understand what happens after they are arrested or charged, what their rights are, or what steps they should take to protect themselves. Understanding the criminal justice process in New South Wales can help you make informed decisions and avoid mistakes

USING SMS, WHATSAPP AND SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES AS EVIDENCE IN NSW CRIMINAL TRIALS With the widespread use of smartphones and encrypted messaging platforms, electronic communications such as SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Signal and other app-based messages are increasingly relied upon as evidence in criminal proceedings. Text message evidence can be highly persuasive in criminal cases

NSW’s Proposed Covert Stalking Laws: What the New Offence Could Mean for Private Investigators, Former Partners and Everyday Australians The New South Wales Government is preparing to significantly expand stalking laws through proposed amendments to the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW) (‘DV Act’), including the introduction of a new criminal offence known

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