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If so, you need to understand the charges against you and what penalties you may be facing. This blog post will provide an overview of the charge of malicious damage to property, including the definition and potential penalties. Keep in mind that every situation is unique, and you should speak with a lawyer if you [...]
Imagine walking home on a Friday evening when your otherwise quiet neighbourhood becomes a distressing setting of a public disturbance. This public display of violent disorder towards bystanders, other individuals or even public property is a serious concern that needs to be considered. In this particular case, this particular action can be considered as the [...]
Being charged with a break-and-enter offence is punishable by imprisonment of 5 years or more. If the police charge you with this offence, you must understand what constitutes breaking and entering, and what you can do to defend yourself. What are break-and-enter offences? As enumerated in Part 4 of the Crimes Act of 1900, break-and-enter [...]
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that “almost 2 million adults have experienced at least one sexual assault since 15.” This number, however, may not reflect those incidents where victims decided not to report the incidence of sexual assaults. As this alarming number continues to be a tragic concern for the welfare of [...]
Taking away another person’s property without their consent is immoral. In the eyes of Australian laws, this is the crime that constitutes “larceny.” Under section 117 of the Crimes Act 1900, larceny occurs when an individual takes or carries away an object or an item capable of being stolen without the consent of the item’s [...]
Have you been charged with a drug offense in Australia? Are you wondering what to know about this offense and what steps to take if you are charged? This article will provide a brief guide on what you need to know about and what you can do if you’re being charged for it. Australian laws [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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