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.
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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.
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.
Penalties and sentences in NSW
There are many different penalties and sentences that magistrates and judges in NSW can impose, and the ultimate outcome depends on a lot of different factors including, what kind of offence the court is sentencing for, the particular circumstances of the matter, and the personal circumstances of the person before the court. In this article, we take a look at the penalties and sentences that the courts can impose.
Going to court for your criminal matter - FAQs
Going to court for the first time can be a daunting and nerve-racking time. Here are some answers to questions we are commonly asked.