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Following the death of two people from suspected drug overdoses at Defqon 1 the issue of pill testing in NSW at music festivals is back in the spotlight, particularly the pros and cons. While there are strong arguments for and against the idea, to date trials of pill testing have been ruled out. It has […]

Those in abusive relationships often ask, can you sue for domestic violence in Australia? The answer is yes, victims of domestic violence can sue offenders regardless of their relationship with them. However, there are a number of complexities which are explored below. How Do Courts Handle Domestic Violence Cases in Australia? Australian courts protect the […]

A regular questions traffic lawyers deal with is how to get off a mobile phone fine offence. Using a mobile phone while driving in New South Wales is a serious offence. The NSW Government attempted to decrease road injuries and fatalities by implementing the Mobile Phone Detection Camera Program.  This has lead to a significant […]

There is a stringent system of hoon driving and burnout laws in New South Wales. If you’re a car enthusiast you should know that doing burnouts is one of the fastest ways to lose your licence and lose your car. But do you know what the police need to prove for you to be convicted of […]

ANPR stands for ‘automatic number plate recognition’. ANPR technology isn’t new. It has been used on highways to monitor heavy vehicles for years and since around 2012 it has been fitted to almost all NSW Police Highway Patrol vehicles. It is now being introduced to general duties vehicles as well as being used by some […]

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 This can also be the case where the alleged victim now wants the chares to be withdrawn.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 […]

Criminal defence lawyers regularly see dishonesty cases where they need to determine how to get fraud charges dropped. Due to the complex nature of fraud cases, police evidence may be insufficient or the prosecution may be unable to prove a crucial element of the offence. There are also a number of different types of fraud […]

The question of how to beat an assault charge is one that lawyers answer almost daily. This is unsurprising given being charged with assault can have a devastating effect on yourself, your career and your ability to travel overseas. If you are found guilty of assault, you can receive a criminal conviction and even imprisonment […]

The law on gel blasters in NSW and wider Australia has been subject to much controversy in recent years. Many gel blasters look similar to real firearms, although they shoot small water-based pellets. They are due to be outlawed in Victoria, after a number of the recreational items were allegedly used during the commission of […]

When a person is served with an apprehended violence order for the first time, they will often ask, what is the difference between an AVO and ADVO? This is a reference to an apprehended violence orders (AVO) and an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO). While both are orders which restrain specific behaviour there are some […]