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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Key Cases for Evidence RELEVANCE Smith – recognition evidence by police asserting person what that in the pics/footage due to previous dealings was irrelevant Evans – dressing accused in clothing
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