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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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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Witness protection is an important aspect of criminal law and a lot of time, effort and resources has gone into creating the Witness Protection program to ensure the continued integrity and confidentiality of criminal proceedings. Criminal cases are contingent on reliable evidence and oral witness evidence is one of the most important forms. Criminal law
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Section 10 refers to section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. Section allows a court authority to find a defendant guilty of an offence but not record a conviction for that offence. This is a discretionary power that exists for criminal or traffic offence matters involving extenuating circumstances. If you have been charged
In Australia, everyone should have a fair chance at justice, no matter how much money they have. Unfortunately, that is not always the case today, as legal assistance services and legal assistance across Australia are being cut. As legal assistance funding is reduced people who can’t afford a lawyer are the ones who are feeling
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Being charged with a drug offence can be a scary time. The laws may seem confusing to you, and if you plead guilty to drug offences this may be something that impacts your future employment prospects and ability to travel. That is why finding an experienced drug lawyer is so important. The Jameson Law drug
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