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On many occasions we have defended drivers and riders charged with street racing. Interestingly we often find the charge is based on subjective elements that Police say they observe, like the revving of engines, and the riders or drivers apparently looking at one another. The reality of the cases we’ve defended, have resulted from innocuous […]
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It is important to understand the different types of suspensions in NSW. The core rests at whether the suspension is handed by the Police or whether it is handed by TfNSW. Police suspensions where you are charged with an over 45km/h speed for a full licence holder or an over 30km/h speed for a provisional
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The sad truth, is that some of our prospective clients come to our office charged with a burnout resulting from rather innocuous facts and not from what we traditionally believe to be the case of a burnout. Burnout and loss of traction offences The legislation governing the range of offences are essentially contained in s116
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1 Standing on Footpegs For many years many riders would stand on the footpegs to stretch our legs or to go over an obstruction oblivious to the fact of the legality or otherwise. Surprise surprise it was illegal. As a result of various representations made by the NSW Motorcycle Council and others, that rule was
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For many years it wasn’t uncommon to be approached by convicted traffic offenders who had been disqualified by the courts for significant periods. Sometimes in the vicinity in excess of 10 years. In addition to the person serving their period of disqualification they then received a further 5 years from the RMS pursuant to the
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The criminal liability associated in a traffic accident is no laughing matter. If you are found at fault, the following are some of the likely charges you may be looking at: Dangerous driving cause death Max 10 years imprisonment Aggravated Dangerous Driving cause death Max 14 Years imprisonment Dangerous driving cause grievous bodily harm (Gbh)
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Let us assume that on a lovely sunny day you are riding when you are pulled over by a police vehicle. The officer approaches you and introduces him/herself. The officer advises you that you were speeding which may or may not come as a surprise to you. The first thing to bear in mind, is
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Criminal Law and Traffic Law related charges Our Solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a 33-year-old woman at Parramatta Local Court in relation to four serious offences. These offences included: Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related), pursuant to Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. Negligent Driving (no death of grievous bodily harm), pursuant to Section 117(1)(c) the
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Whilst there are some arguments that hold up when it comes to the privatisation of certain government services. The fundamental basis is that in so doing it transfers from the service of the community to the generating of profits. This is no more clearly illustrated than by the privatisation of speed enforcement by the use
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Have you been charged with a first time offence? Are you confused by what to do, who to seek advice from or generally how to handle the situation? Seeking legal advice should be your first step. Traffic offences are a component of criminal law which requires assistance from a qualified legal expert. What Type of
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