Fraud is a serious charge and legal advice should be sought as early as possible. Fraud offences relate to the making of a false or misleading statement and can carry a significant maximum penalty if found guilty. The most important step; Get Legal Advice! Such offences as fraud require the assistance of expert criminal lawyers […]
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Licence Suspension Appeal – Parramatta Local Court Jameson Law Solicitor Wissam Philopos represented a 40-year-old male at Parramatta Local Court on 9 March 2023 in relation to the client’s Licence Suspension Appeal pursuant to the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) regarding the following traffic infringements: Exceed speed limit by no more than 10 km/h (Camera
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What is parole? In Australia, when someone is released from prison before finishing their entire sentence, there are specific rules they must follow, known as parole conditions. These rules are in place to help them transition back to regular life while ensuring everyone’s safety. These conditions can involve tasks like regularly meeting with a parole
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False Confessions in Criminal Law False confessions have complicated legal implications within the criminal justice system. A false confession is not only misleading to the court but it is a miscarriage of justice. There are different scenarios under which a false confession can arise ranging from voluntary false confessions to police induced false confessions. There
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Privacy Issues in Criminal Cases in Australia Australia takes its privacy issues in criminal cases extremely seriously. These laws can be complex and difficult to understand, but key bits of legislation, like the Privacy Act and the Human Rights Act, are important for us to understand. This article will break them down and other important
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Understanding Probation and Probation Violations in NSW Sometimes understanding what Probation means can be incredibly confusing. Probation serves as a crucial alternative to imprisonment in New South Wales (NSW), aiming to rehabilitate offenders while maintaining community safety. This article explores the legislative framework, the probation process, and the ins and outs of probation violations, the
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Charged with Domestic Violence – ‘Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm’ Criminal Defence Lawyer finds serious issues in Prosecution’s case Nora Sayed of our office came into the matter, reviewed the mini-DV brief and developed a strategy to assist the client in maintaining a clean criminal record. Ms Sayed negotiated with the Prosecution to have all
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The process of estate administration can be a complex process even where a will maker (known as the testator) has made their best efforts in respect of estate planning with a will in place and their superannuation and / or life insurance polices set up with a binding nomination. In these situations, and where there
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Our client a 49-year-old man with a history of ‘assault police’ and ‘destroy/damage property’. In December 2023, he was served with an AVO preventing him from contacting the PINOP (‘Person in Need of Protection’). In January 2024, he was charged with his first ‘contravene AVO’, then with his second ‘contravene AVO’ for contacting the PINOP
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So, What is a product liability claim? In Australia, product liability refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers for injuries or damages caused by defective products they produce or sell. A product liability claim can arise when a product is deemed to be faulty, unsafe, or not fit for its intended purpose,
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