We understand that disputes with your neighbours can arise over the smallest of disagreements. Usually, both parties begin with the best of intentions but the situation can often turn bad, fast. Whether a dispute is about trees, dividing fences, noise, animals, smells or otherwise, we know just how important it is to settle neighbourhood disputes …
Have you breached your AVO? In Australia, an apprehended violence order (AVO) is a legal mechanism that looks to protect a person (protected person) from another person who is a risk to their safety. Often otherwise referred to as an Intervention Order, Restraining Order, Protection Order, Domestic Violence Order or a Family Violence Order, an …
Introduction to Bail Applications Bail applications can be a stressful process, made more stressful in the context of criminal charges where criminal prosecutions can often take months, if not years to be concluded. The prospect of having a bail application refused or granted with onerous bail conditions has significant consequences for a defendant and can …
What is assault occasioning actual bodily harm in NSW? The criminal offence of “assault occasioning actual bodily harm” refers to an act in which one person, either recklessly or intentionally, causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence, and “actual bodily harm” results. “Actual bodily harm” has a broad definition, which includes “hurt or injury that …
Premier of NSW retires The first female premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, announced her retirement as Premier and from Parliament on 1 October 2021. The announcement came after the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) announced it was formally investing the Premier’s alleged involvement in a grant sought by her then partner Daryl Maguire. It …
Lockdown has been difficult. However, it has been made even more difficult for those who have found themselves behind bars with COVID making its way into the NSW prison system. This has resulted in NSW prisons being place in lockdown, some for much longer than others. Parklea Correctional Centre is just one example of a …
Criminal Offences The following table lists the common criminal offences prosecuted in the Local and District Courts. The penalties for each offence range from a no-conviction to full-time imprisonment. The penalty is determined by a number of factors. There are also defences available to some offences. Read our criminal law page and respective criminal offence …
Successful Outcome for Common Assault and Stalk and Intimidate Case Our solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a middle-aged male at Parramatta Local Court in relation to the following charges: Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related) pursuant to Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. Stalk or Intimidate Intending to Cause Fear of Physical or Mental Harm (Domestic …
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Bail Granted for Common Assault Our solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a young male at Burwood Local Court, seeking an application for bail, in relation to the following charges: Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related) pursuant to Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. Stalk or Intimidate Intending to Cause Fear of Physical or Mental Harm (Domestic …
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Our solicitor, Stephanie McClelland, represented a middle-aged male at Mount Druitt Local Court in relation to the following charge: Common Assault pursuant to Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. Common Assault Case Details The case involved our client and his partner communicating with their internet provider about returning two modems they recently received from …
