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Can I appeal my sentence?
Have you been sentenced by the court and consider it to be too harsh? Or have you been found guilty after pleading not guilty? You may want to consider appealing the decision. Read on to find out more about appeals and how we can assist you.
What are Dedicated Encrypted Criminal Communication Device Prohibition Orders?
New laws have been introduced by the New South Wales Government that target the possession and use of encrypted devices by people suspected of being involved in serious criminal activity. Here is what you need to know, if police serve you with a Dedicated Encrypted Criminal Device Prohibition Order.
What is a Conditional Release Order?
A Conditional Release Order is one of the more lenient sentencing outcomes a Court can impose if you are found guilty of an offence. We take a look at what it is, what conditions can be imposed and what happens if you breach a CRO.
What is a section 14 application?
A section 14 application is an application made in the Local Court by a person who is suffering from a mental health impairment or a cognitive impairment, to be diverted away from the criminal justice system and into mental health care. Read on to find out more about section 14 applications.
New affirmative consent laws in NSW
NSW has become the first state in Australia to introduce affirmative consent laws that require a person to do or say something to confirm consent by another person to a sexual act. In this article we break down what the new legislative changes are and how things are changed for sexual assault prosecutions.
Committal proceedings
You’ve been charged with an indictable offence. Where to from here? When you’ve been charged with an indictable offence in NSW, the first stage in the matter is the committal process. The committal process happens in the Local Court before your matter is sent to the District or Supreme Courts for trial or sentence. Read on here to find out more about each step in the process.
When criminal law and family law collide
Criminal law matters and family law matters can take a huge toll on the people involved. Both can be highly emotional experiences, often with huge stakes on the line. But what about when the two intertwine? Read on to find out more about what might happen if you’re charged with a criminal offence while you have family law matters on foot.
Legal professional privilege - what is it and when does it apply?
The relationship between a lawyer and client is hugely important and is based on trust. Legal professional privilege is one of the most important protections a person has when they engage a lawyer to act on their behalf. What is it and when does it apply? Read on to find out more.