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When arrested, you have a fundamental legal right to silence. You are innocent until proven guilty and the police cannot accuse you of being guilty without proof. If the authorities insist on
If you have committed a criminal offence or if you are accused of having committed an offence then you will need to seek advice immediately on what criminal defences are
The core principle of bail conditions is that they minimise the risk of the offender re-offending. The conditions will be specific to the crimes committed and are imposed by either
The legal system can be incredibly complex and confusing. Most of the general public understand the legal system to only involve the criminal law and criminal cases. However, the Australian
Our Solicitor, Nicholas Hardy, represented a man at Parramatta Local Court in relation to the following charge: Common assault (domestic violence) pursuant to section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900.
Types of Criminal Offence categories: In criminal law, there are two types of criminal charges or criminal offences. Summary offences which have a maximum penalty prescribed by parliament of up
In NSW, it is against the law to drive with the presence of any illegal drug in your system. Penalties can range anywhere between heavy fines, license suspension, disqualification and
We had the opportunity to assist an elderly aboriginal person who had extensive mental and cognitive impairments, coupled with a criminal history, dating back to 1970. He had spent the
Do I really need to seek legal advice? Legal advice should be your first point of call when preparing for court. It is important to show the court that you
Criminal Law is the body of law that encompasses everything that relates to crime. Criminal Law governs criminal offences, regulates apprehension, charges and trial of alleged criminals, as well as
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