Whilst there are some arguments that hold up when it comes to the privatisation of certain government services. The fundamental basis is that in so doing it transfers from the service of the community to the generating of profits. This is no more clearly illustrated than by the privatisation of speed enforcement by the use […]
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Have you been charged with a first time offence? Are you confused by what to do, who to seek advice from or generally how to handle the situation? Seeking legal advice should be your first step. Traffic offences are a component of criminal law which requires assistance from a qualified legal expert. What Type of
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Have you committed a summary offence? Are you confused about what to do next? A summary offence is a criminal offence which is dealt with by way of a local court (or in some states, a Magistrate’s court). More serious offences (indictable offences) carry penalties in the Supreme court. That is not to say however
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Common Assault (Domestic Violence related) matter dismissed Our Solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a 68-year-old man at Wyong Local Court in relation to one charge: Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related), pursuant to the Crimes Act 1900, s61. The case involved an argument between our client and his wife. Our client proceeded to begin strangling his wife
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Common Assault & AOABH (DV) – Not Guilty | NSW The Events and Police Charges Our client was allegedly involved in verbal disagreement with his wife at their residence. It was alleged by the police that our client had raised his fist at the victim and pushed her to the ground, causing her to connect
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Our Solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a 33-year-old woman at Parramatta Local Court in relation to four charges. The charges Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related), pursuant to the Crimes Act 1900, s61. Negligent Driving (no death of grievous bodily harm), pursuant to the Road Transport Act 2013, s117(1)(c). Use Carriage Service to Menace/Harass/Offend, pursuant to the
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In an already turbulent year, the Prime Minister has called a Federal Election. Federal Elections take place every four years. The Federal Election has been set for Thursday 21 May 2022. This month we explore: Political opinion Failure to vote The right to protest Pesky demerit points Political division on display: Bagging out
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Covid-19 Vaccines Arguably, the most controversial aspect of the pandemic has been whether or not people should or should not have the covid-19 vaccination. In Australia, there are three different types of vaccines you can have; Aztrazeneca, Pfizer or Moderna. The chief health officer has deemed that if you are eligible and do not fall
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Motor Vehicle exceed limit caught on Camera Our client was charged with ‘Motor vehicle exceed speed limit – not more than 10km/hr – Camera recorded – Individual. Upon sentence, our solicitor Mr Hardy-Clements’ tendered subjective material and made submissions in relation to the client and the offence in question. He further submitted that the offence
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Section 10 for using a mobile phone whilst driving on a provisional and learner licence. Our solicitor, Ms Stephanie McClelland represented a young woman at Local Court in relation to using a mobile phone whilst driving on a provisional and learner licence. The offence carries a $345 fine and 5 demerit points – immediate loss
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