What happens if you’re caught committing a criminal offence? Most people understand that the police will arrest you, take you to court, and let the Magistrate, Judge or Jury decide on your ca
If you are facing criminal charges, you already know such a charge will have numerous far-reaching consequences in your life. As such, you need to find the best defence lawyer to fi
The Law
Section 59(1) of the Crimes Act NSW provides for the offence of Assault occasioning actual bodily harm, in that:
Whosoever assaults any person, and thereby occasions
The above quote is an ancient proverb and a principle in law.
It means that just because a person does not know the law, does not mean that he/she cannot be held accountab
In both criminal and civil matters, you may be needing to request or be subject to a subpoena.
The scope of Subpoenas ranges from: -
For a person to attend Court to give evidence in a m
This month we highlight the often-misunderstood defence in criminal law of SANE AUTOMATISM
In our criminal law jurisdiction, all criminal offences require proof that an accused perso
When you are charged with a criminal offence the prosecution may attempt to use what is known as ‘Tendency Evidence’ against you. Additionally, tendency evidence can also be used in civ
In some instances, evidence that points to a defendant’s guilt may have been obtained illegally. For example, by a police search without a warrant, or a covert video of a crime being co
Open justice is a central feature of Australia’s judicial system. Open justice means court rooms are open for the public to view.[1] In particular, it allows for journalists
In light of recent allegations against the Attorney General Christian Porter, made by a now deceased woman. It seems an apt time to examine what options a defendant has if they are
