Author name: Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

In a nutshell… Plea bargaining is an important aspect of the criminal justice system. The plea bargaining process allows for defendants to reduce sentences and outcomes based on cooperation and negotiation. As with everything though, plea negotiations are about give and take and in order to argue for a lesser sentence you need to have

Laws that regulate criminal record expungement Spent convictions legislation can be challenging to understand. In New South Wales (NSW), criminal record expungement is governed by the Criminal Records Act 1991. This legislation establishes a framework aimed at mitigating the impact of minor convictions on individuals who demonstrate a period of crime-free behaviour. Upon successful completion of this

In a nutshell… Homicide is a serious offence and will require the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Murder charges fall into the most serious category of criminal offending and it is classed as one of the most violent crimes. There are various defences which may be available in relation to a murder or

Understanding the criminal conviction system can be challenging. In Australia, navigating the complexities of appealing once, let alone a second or subsequent appeal can be daunting. This article will break down how appealing can work and what grounds for appeal an individual might have to get a court date and an appeal hearing. From the