Navigating Accusations of Dangerous Driving

  For individuals in Maitland and Newcastle, NSW, who may find themselves accused of dangerous driving, understanding the legal landscape surrounding this offence is crucial. In New South Wales, dangerous driving is a serious charge that can have significant consequences. This article aims to shed light on what constitutes dangerous driving, the laws governing it, [...]

2023-11-20T13:06:47+11:00December 11th, 2023|Driving Offences|Comments Off on Navigating Accusations of Dangerous Driving

Driving Causing Actual Bodily Harm

  For individuals in Maitland and Newcastle, NSW, facing accusations of negligent driving causing actual bodily harm, understanding the legal intricacies of the offence is crucial. Negligent driving causing actual bodily harm is a serious charge that can have significant consequences, and having a thorough understanding of the law is essential. This article aims to [...]

2023-11-20T13:08:40+11:00November 20th, 2023|Driving Offences|Comments Off on Driving Causing Actual Bodily Harm

Negligent Driving Causing Grievous Bodily Harm

Negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm is a serious offence that demands careful understanding, especially for individuals living in and around Maitland and Newcastle, NSW. If you find yourself accused of this offence, navigating the complex legal landscape becomes crucial. This article aims to shed light on what constitutes negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm, [...]

2023-11-20T13:02:41+11:00November 13th, 2023|Driving Offences|Comments Off on Negligent Driving Causing Grievous Bodily Harm

Low Range DUI Penalties in NSW

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offence in New South Wales, with harsh penalties for those who are found guilty. In this blog, we will discuss what constitutes a low-range DUI and the associated penalties for those convicted of such an offence.   Low-Range DUI Offence In NSW, a low-range drunk driving offence [...]

2023-05-30T10:08:28+10:00March 20th, 2023|Criminal Law, Driving Offences|Comments Off on Low Range DUI Penalties in NSW

Have you been asked to Lie on a Statutory Declaration Form?

Taking Someone’s Points - Is it really a big deal.   Lying on a Statutory Declaration ("Stat Dec") is a big ask and can have some serious consequences. Statutory declarations are not normally used at a court. They are normally used for business or legal decisions. The most common situation where a person is tempted [...]

2023-05-30T10:11:31+10:00August 15th, 2022|Criminal Law, Driving Offences, Road and Driving|Comments Off on Have you been asked to Lie on a Statutory Declaration Form?

Hoon Driving and Burnouts

A "hoon" is defined as a person who deliberately drives a vehicle in a reckless or dangerous manner. Generally in order to provoke a reaction from onlookers. "Hooning" can include but not limited to speeding, burnouts, donuts, or screeching tyres.   In NSW, car hoon behaviour is the term given to anti-social and dangerous behaviour [...]

2023-05-19T16:27:57+10:00August 1st, 2022|Driving Offences|Comments Off on Hoon Driving and Burnouts

Good Behaviour Licence

Holders of unrestricted driver licences in New South Wales may elect to obtain a good behaviour licence rather than serve out their driver licence suspensions.    What is a good behaviour licence?  Section 36 of the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) provides a mechanism whereby full licence holders who have exceeded their demerit point limit may apply [...]

2023-05-30T10:15:16+10:00May 23rd, 2022|Driving Offences, Road and Driving|Comments Off on Good Behaviour Licence

Being Sentenced in the Local Court

Are you going to Court? Going to court is a very confronting experience. Orr Legal can you support you through this process.   What happens if I plead Guilty or I have been found guilty? If you plead guilty or are found guilty in the Local Court, the magistrate will sentence you. The sentence process will usually start straight after [...]

2023-02-27T02:04:43+11:00May 5th, 2022|Criminal Law, Driving Offences|Comments Off on Being Sentenced in the Local Court

Your Lawyer – Nichole Orr

My name is Nichole, and I am the principal of Orr Legal. Looking for a lawyer If you are trying to decide on how to choose a lawyer whether or not Orr Legal is for you I would like to introduce myself. I would like you to know who you are talking to when you give Orr Legal [...]

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