Affray is the use of or threat of force against another individual which would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for their personal safety.
If you have watched any legal or crime drama on TV before, chances are you have heard the term ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ before. It’s a term that gets thrown around
Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their employees, and this responsibility extends beyond the traditional office setting. It is crucial for employers to take measures
What are Consent Orders? Simply put, Consent Orders are Orders made by consent of the parties. Broadly speaking, there are two avenues which can be taken to obtain a Consent
Criminal law is a complex area of law. It is a culmination of criminal principles and the criminal justice system, designed to deter and punish criminal offending. Typically, criminal law
The law can be quite complex and confusing. Criminal offences in particular can be hard to understand. The laws vary from state to state and the wording of statutes can
Common law and criminal law are not the same however they may overlap in certain situations. Criminal law is a body of law which aims to provide criminal justice in
Criminal law is a complex area of law. The criminal justice process works within a structured framework and aims to bring about three main outcomes; Individual deterrence against criminal offending;
The simple answer is, it depends! Fraud can be considered both a criminal offense and a civil tort in New South Wales and Australia more broadly. In a criminal fraud
Criminal lawyers are one of the most important members of our legal system. However, their jobs are often shrouded in intrigue and mystery. What does a criminal defence lawyer do?
Indigenous Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.