An Overview of High-Range DUI in New South Wales

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offence that carries significant penalties in New South Wales. In this blog post, we’ll cover the basics of high-range DUI and explain its associated consequences.   What is High-Range DUI? High-range DUI applies when drivers have an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more in their blood or [...]

2023-05-01T09:44:00+10:00March 6th, 2023|Criminal Law|0 Comments

Charged with Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious issue that has devastating consequences for those affected. Domestic violence is a criminal offence, that can result in charges being laid against the accused. It is imperative to get legal help as soon as possible when facing a domestic violence-related charge or charges. Have you or someone you know been [...]

2023-11-30T12:12:03+11:00February 20th, 2023|Criminal Law|Comments Off on Charged with Domestic Violence

When a night out ends up with being charged with Affray

  Its Friday night, you’re out on the town. Everyone is having a great time when you find yourself in a brawl. The police are called, and you’re taken away in the back of a police vehicle to be charged with Affray. Affray is an unfortunate but common scene particularly with our youth.   What [...]

2023-05-19T16:27:02+10:00February 13th, 2023|Criminal Law|Comments Off on When a night out ends up with being charged with Affray

High Range Drink Driving in NSW: The Facts

In NSW, if you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of more than 0.05 but less than 0.08 you will be given an "Exceed Prescribed Concentration" offence and fined $1,100. If your BAC is more than 0.08 you will be charged with "Driving under the influence" which can carry a penalty of [...]

2023-05-30T10:09:53+10:00December 19th, 2022|Criminal Law|Comments Off on High Range Drink Driving in NSW: The Facts

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

Consenting to Apprehended Violence Order ‘AVO’

What is an AVO? An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a court order issued for the protection of a person who believes that their life or safety is in danger.   What are the types of AVO’s? There are two types of AVO issued by the court that would depend on the allegations of the [...]

2023-11-30T12:13:44+11:00April 28th, 2022|Criminal Law|Comments Off on Consenting to Apprehended Violence Order ‘AVO’

Common Assault

Common Assault is an offence under Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900 which carries a maximum penalty of 2 years in prison and/or a fine of $5,500.   What is Common Assault Common Assault is an act that causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence. While most assaults involve unwanted physical contact an assault [...]

2022-04-12T18:55:27+10:00April 14th, 2022|Criminal Law|Comments Off on Common Assault

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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