Could Online Bullying Lead to Defamation? A Look at the Rachael Gunn Petition

Tort law, Defamation / Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

Online bullying and defamation and defamation in NSW The recent controversy surrounding Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has brought the issue of bullying, particularly online bullying, to the attention of the nation. Gunn, who represented Australia in breakdancing at the Olympics, has been the target of a petition that the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has […]

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Major Fraud Uncovered: Sydney Identity Theft and Luxury Car Financing Scam

Criminal Law, Fraud / Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

Sydney $10m Identity Fraud Case: What We Know In a striking case of alleged identity fraud and financial deception, two individuals have been charged in connection with a $10 million scam targeting Sydney’s automotive finance sector. The investigation, led by NSW Police’s Financial Crime Squad under Strike Force Myddleton, revealed that a criminal syndicate had

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Protesting and the law. It’s my right!

Leave a Comment / Civil Law / Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

Protesting is a public expression or declaration of objection, disapproval or dissent often against the government or corporations. In New South Wales, the right to protest is protected by the common law’s right to peaceful protest and by the Australian Constitution’s implied freedom of political communication. See background explainer from the Parliamentary Library. While we

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Client elects fines to Court and receives 10 demerit points back

Success Stories / Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

P1 Rider Fines Dismissed Under Section 10 Our client is a 25-year-old man who was the holder of an unrestricted Class C (driver’s) licence and a P1 Class R (rider’s) licence. Our client was pulled over by a police officer whilst riding his motorcycle with his girlfriend as a passenger. The police officer then issued

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Serious contravene AVO and sexual touching charges dismissed pursuant to s14 of the Mental Health Act

Criminal Law, Success Stories / Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

Section 14 Mental Health Diversion – All Charges Dismissed Our client is a 64-year-old man who had no criminal history. In 2012, he was diagnosed with HIV and was later diagnosed with HIV-related dementia in 2021. Shortly thereafter, he was charged with ‘contravene AVO’ and ‘stalk/intimidate’ for holding a knife to his partner’s throat while

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Common Assault Case Dismissed

Leave a Comment / Domestic Violence, Assault, AVO, Criminal Law / Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

The Facts behind the Common Assault Charge Our client, a middle-aged bank worker residing with her partner whom she had been married to for almost a decade. The accused returned home from work after picking up their daughter from day-care. After the victim attended to the child, he entered the kitchen where our client had

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Sydney’s Criminal Court System

Criminal Law / Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

Insight into the criminal court system in Sydney, including court hierarchy and the roles of key judicial figures.

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White Collar Crime in Sydney

Criminal Law / Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

What is White Collar Crime? Understanding White Collar Crime: A Guide for Sydney Clients White collar crime refers to non-violent, financially motivated crimes typically committed by individuals, businesses, or government officials. These crimes often involve deceit, concealment, or violation of trust and are usually perpetrated by professionals in positions of power or trust. Common examples

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