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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Are you charged with a criminal offence? Whether it’s a minor or serious offence, you will likely receive a "Notice to Appear" from the Magistrates Court. This notice will include the time and date of your attendance. Moreover, the police might arrest you and take you into custody if you are accused of a serious [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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Maitland Office
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Maitland NSW 2320
02 4934 8113
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