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Key takeaways Freezing orders are regularly used in fraud cases to prevent a person from hiding or disposing of their assets. They are often applied for and granted without notice to the person or company whose assets are being frozen. If you are seeking to impose a freezing order, or you have been served one, […]

Aggravated assault is a more severe form of assault whereby a physical attack or threat is escalated by aggravating factors, such as using a weapon, causing serious bodily harm, or targeting a vulnerable person. If an assault is aggravated, it is likely that a harsher penalty will be imposed. This can include a criminal conviction […]

Criminal offences relating to beastiality material are becoming more common in recent years with the advent of cloud-based file sharing and messaging services. These types of offences trigger a visceral reaction with law enforcement and members of the public. Despite this, there have been a number of recent cases where these charges have been dropped […]

Key Takeaways Strip search laws in NSW are governed under the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (‘LEPRA’). There are strict requirements that officers must follow. Recent statistics about strip searches have shown that a significant number of strip searches are conducted unlawfully by police. If a strip search has been conducted unlawfully on […]

Private investigators are one of the most heavily regulated industries in Australia. There are onerous laws setting out who can become a private investigator, what they are allowed to do and what actions are illegal.   If you are considering hiring a private investigator for your case, you should speak to a specialist criminal lawyer […]

Squatters rights in Australia have been in the spotlight in recent years. If a squatter has had possession of a property for a continuous period of 12 years or more, they may be able to claim adverse possession. That is why it is important for landlords and tenants to be aware of their rights and […]

When a person is arrested by police and they believe the case against them is weak, they will often try to determine how to get charges dropped before the court date. This can also be the case where the alleged victim now wants the chares to be withdrawn. While you may have told that it […]

In Australia, it is against the law to record a private conversation without the consent of the other person. The Telecommunications Interception and Access Act 1979 makes it an offence to listen to a live phone call or call recording without the permission of one or both of the parties involved. It does not matter how you record the […]

Key Takeaways The question of how to beat a sexual assault charge is one that criminal defence lawyers field on a regular basis. In today’s climate, defending these allegations has become extremely difficult. This is due to a range of factors such as the onset of the ‘metoo’ movement, changing attitudes to accusations and the […]

First-time domestic violence charges are taken very seriously by the courts. In today’s climate, it is not unusual for sentences of imprisonment to be imposed for these offences. It is also often difficult to avoid a conviction unless your case is prepared and presented by an experienced criminal defence lawyer. Generally, an Apprehended Domestic Violence […]