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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
It is illegal for a pharmacist in NSW to sell Xanax (alprazolam) or Valium (diazepam), without a valid prescription.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
Structural and cultural change, rather than crime crackdown, is needed to end this trend of violence towards women.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
A range of initiatives have been implemented to strengthen laws relating to domestic violence and sexual assault.
Astor Legal
What is verbal abuse? Is it a crime? Is it DV? Can I get an AVO? Offensive language; intimidation; examples.
Astor Legal
What is harassment? Can I get an AVO for harassment? Do I need a lawyer?
Astor Legal
Discusses the crime of aggravated sexual assault. Recent case example.
Astor Legal
A number of pieces of legislation in NSW deal with the legality of laser pointers and potential penalties.
Astor Legal
Jaywalking is illegal in most of Australia. The penalties vary from state to state.
HHG Legal Group
The Firearms Bill 2024 will provide for the control and regulation of firearms in Western Australia.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
HC ruled on how provisions related to mandatory minimum sentencing for Cth child sexual abuse offences should be applied.
O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
NSW police can stop and search a person if they have 'reasonable suspicion' that the person is carrying illegal items.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
The Child Protection Registry contains records of those convicted of child sex offences and other registrable offences.
O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
Many in the legal world are questioning the legality of the recent youth curfew imposed in Alice Springs, NT.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
Discusses the public order offence of riot. Recent case example provided.
Jones Day
The Australian Federal Parliament has passed the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024 ("Act"), some six years after a bill to create a 'failure to prevent' foreign bribery offence was first introduced.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
A parole order will not be made if an offender has not cooperated in locating the victim's body or remains.
Stacks Law Firm
Children aged 10-14 have the common law presumption of doli incapax – they are incapable of committing a criminal act.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
Discusses mobile speed cameras including how they work, sites, speeding offences etc.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
This proposed change has been labelled as a knee-jerk response to concerns of rising youth crime in NSW.
Preston Law
From 1 Jan 2025 there will be criminal penalties for employers deliberately underpaying or withholding lawful employee entitlements.
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