Defending against a drink driving charge in Australia can be daunting. In New South Wales (NSW), the law takes a firm stance on drink driving, with Section 112 of the Road Transport Act 2013 outlining the offence of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Penalties can include imprisonment, license disqualification, fines, and the installation of interlock […]
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The Australian Juvenile Justice System handles children aged 10–17 involved in criminal activities. Managed by state and territory governments, it emphasizes rehabilitation over detention. Each jurisdiction has unique legislation and is slightly different. The system prioritizes diversion by police or courts, steering youngsters toward support programs. Its overall aim is to make sure that children
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Australia’s criminal justice system is complex, and sentences imposed for repeat offenders can vary across different states and territories. Additionally, laws and policies that are a part of the sentence imposed are subject to change. Because of that, it’s essential to consult the most recent legal sources or seek advice from legal professionals, such as
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Self defence and provocation cases are a difficult area of law. The arguments suggest that an incident resulting in serious injury, harm or death may have actually occurred due to the actions of the victim. Conversely, the offender could actually be the victim whose actions were a result of fear for their own personal safety.
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Criminal law is subject to constant legislative reform, review and criminal justice reform. Crime prevention research is a continual process and criminal law trends and challenges need to be assessed to determine what changes may or may not need to be made. Major challenges facing the criminal justice system include, prison population issues, International criminal
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Australia’s criminal justice system is complex, and sentences imposed for repeat offenders can vary across different states and territories. Additionally, laws and policies that are a part of the sentence imposed are subject to change. Because of that, it’s essential to consult the most recent legal sources or seek advice from legal professionals, such as
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Sentencing in criminal law is a complex and important aspect of the criminal justice system. Sentencing for criminal matters signifies the end point for the case. Sentencing occurs after the verdict has been delivered or a guilty plea entered by the defendant. Sentencing can be influenced by a number of different factors but it is
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The parole system is an integral aspect of the criminal justice system. Parole is a lifeline provided to defendants whereby they can be released from prison based on good behaviour. It is also a protective measure for the community because parole is subject to certain conditions which protect the community from further harm. You will
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Navigating the world of drug laws and charges in New South Wales, Australia can be a real challenge. As people’s attitudes towards drug laws have changed over the years, the laws have changed a lot too. Understanding what is a drug offence, what is considered a prohibited drug and what are drug possession offences can
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Understanding drug offences can be a difficult and daunting process. Laws have changed a lot in the years and society’s attitudes towards and understanding of drugs is constantly changing as well. If you face a charge for something, you might feel unsure about what the consequences are. Today we are going to talk about drug
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