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Violence in Sport: Criminal Assault or Just Part of the Game?
(January 15, 2025)
A Road Rule is Changing …
(March 23, 2025)
Appealing a Speeding Fine in NSW
(January 2, 2025)
How Do I Appeal a Licence Suspension in NSW?
(January 25, 2025)
Appealing a Sentence: The Appeal Process in NSW
(January 8, 2025)
Straight to the Court Room: The Fascinating Life of Costas Kilias
(January 8, 2025)
Money Laundering and Money Mules
(January 8, 2025)
Committal Proceedings in NSW
(January 8, 2025)
Is it legal to smack my child? (Corporal Punishment Australia)
(January 9, 2025)
Could Santa Be Charged with Break & Enter this Christmas?
(January 10, 2025)
Guide to Simple Affray vs Simple Assault
(January 11, 2025)
Why Is Two-up Illegal – Can It Only Be Played On ANZAC Day?
(January 11, 2025)
Is it a crime to make a false accusation?
(January 12, 2025)
Unwarranted Demand with Menaces: Blackmail in NSW
(January 13, 2025)
"Yeah, but i did it in self-defense": Self-Defense in NSW
(January 13, 2025)
SAFE HAVEN NEWCASTLE
(January 14, 2025)
The Pill Testing Debate and Drug Offences (What You Should Know)
(January 14, 2025)
Australia Refuses to Support the UN’s International Women’s Day Statement
(January 14, 2025)
What You Should Know About Cannabis Cautions
(January 14, 2025)
Obscure Laws: Have you heard of these offences?
(January 14, 2025)
Alcohol Interlock Program Expanded Under Reforms
(January 14, 2025)
'Revenge Porn' & Intimate Images Offences: the law in NSW
(November 8, 2025)
Is Your Motorised Scooter, Bike or Skateboard Legal?
(March 8, 2025)
Replica Gun Laws – How the law treats imitation firearms in Australia
(March 8, 2025)
Jaywalking In NSW (Fines & Rights Explained by Traffic Lawyer)
(March 6, 2025)
LGBT People In Brunei Could Be Stoned To Death According To Controversial New Laws
(January 14, 2025)
Is It Illegal To Use Your Phone In A Drive-Thru?
(January 14, 2025)
Explained: Demerit Points Limits and Licence Suspensions
(January 14, 2025)
Groovin The Moo Pill Testing: ACT vs NSW (Case Study Comparison)
(January 14, 2025)
Is It Illegal To Eat While Driving? (Fines For Eating While Driving NSW)
(January 14, 2025)
What is Negligent Driving?
(January 14, 2025)
Drink Driving Licence Suspension: What You Should Know (NSW)
(January 14, 2025)
What Would A Police Check Reveal About You?
(January 14, 2025)
No more warning signs for Mobile Speed Cameras in NSW
(March 8, 2025)
Eating While Driving: Your Rights Explained
(March 3, 2025)
What is Reasonable Force in Australia
(March 11, 2025)
Speeding Fines in NSW (what you need to know)
(March 3, 2025)
Good Behaviour Licence NSW (Quick Guide)
(March 3, 2025)
Drink Driving Offences: The Interlock Program Explained
(January 15, 2025)
Illegal 'Backyard' Tattooing Operations: the Law in NSW
(January 15, 2025)
Do I have to give evidence against my family member?
(January 15, 2025)
Drivers more careful when transporting a pavlova than when driving kids
(January 15, 2025)
The Difference Between Murder and Homicide
(January 15, 2025)
NSW Police granted new powers to issue on-the-spot fines for minor drug possession
(January 16, 2025)
Drunk and Disorderly: Is it an offence to be drunk in public? (NSW)
(January 17, 2025)
Intoxication Defence: What The Law Says in NSW Australia
(January 17, 2025)
What is the difference between summary and indictable offences?
(January 17, 2025)
What is the penalty for drink driving in NSW?
(January 19, 2025)
Trial by combat: is it an option in Australia?
(January 19, 2025)
Participating in a criminal group: the law in NSW
(January 19, 2025)
Dog Attacks: When Owners and Carers face Criminal Offence
(January 20, 2025)
Explained: Justice Legislation Amendment Bill (no 2) 2019 (Changes to AVO orders)
(January 19, 2025)
Can I withdraw a statement made to the NSW police?
(January 21, 2025)
Can the Police Search My Car in NSW?
(January 21, 2025)
What does beyond a reasonable doubt mean?
(January 21, 2025)
Supreme Court Bail Applications in NSW
(January 21, 2025)
Can I have a judge-only trial in NSW?
(January 21, 2025)
The Committal Proceeding Process
(January 22, 2025)
What is a Serious Indictable Offence?
(January 22, 2025)
Stealing Plants: the roots of criminal charges
(January 22, 2025)
Explained: Abhorrent Violent Material Act
(January 23, 2025)
Recording a meeting: the law in NSW
(January 25, 2025)
Guide to Standard Non-Parole Period in NSW
(January 26, 2025)
Fines for Red Light Cameras in NSW
(January 26, 2025)
What Weapons are Legal to have in NSW?
(January 26, 2025)
Can I Get a Working with Children Check with a Criminal Record?
(January 26, 2025)
Can I Change My Plea? (Changing your Plea)
(January 26, 2025)
NSW Sentencing Options
(January 26, 2025)
Double Demerits NSW: Understanding the Holiday Road Rules
(January 28, 2025)
Water restrictions no excuse for dirty car: keep number plate and windows clean
(January 28, 2025)
Spent Convictions NSW: How long does a conviction stay on your record?
(January 28, 2025)
Exemptions From Jury Duty
(January 29, 2025)
Boy Who Hacked Apple Escapes Conviction
(January 29, 2025)
Graffiti Offences in NSW: The law explained
(January 30, 2025)
I’ve been found guilty an Offence: Will I be imprisoned? (NSW Sentencing Laws Explained)
(January 30, 2025)
I’m being sentenced for a criminal offence: What will the court consider?
(January 30, 2025)
Domestic Violence Reforms: conditions of ADVOs expanded to address animal abuse
(January 30, 2025)
Police Search Powers: What The Law Actually Says (And Why You Should Know)
(January 30, 2025)
DNA difficulties: how your online family tree could lead to conviction
(January 30, 2025)
Deepfake Sexual Material Bill Introduced
(January 31, 2025)
What Does It Mean to Have a Disqualified Licence in NSW?
(January 31, 2025)
NSW Says Yes to Affirmative Consent
(February 2, 2025)
#MeToo Campaigner Sued For Defamation
(February 3, 2025)
The Evidence Amendment (Tendency and Coincidence) Act 2020: Explained
(February 3, 2025)
Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders Explained
(February 3, 2025)
Minor illicit drug possession could be decriminalised in NSW
(February 5, 2025)
High Range PCA (Drink Driving): Explained
(February 4, 2025)
Removal of a Licence Disqualification Period
(February 6, 2025)
What To Do After a Car Accident (Legal Duties Explained)
(February 6, 2025)
How a passenger using a mobile phone or laptop could cost you $344
(February 6, 2025)
Mobile Phone Cameras NSW: What You Should Know
(February 6, 2025)
What The Police Can Search Without A Warrant (Police Search Powers)
(February 8, 2025)
No more warning: Government may remove speed camera signs
(February 8, 2025)
Mobile Phone Detection Cameras: Cameras targeting illegal phone use across NSW
(February 12, 2025)
Fraud and Fraud Related Offences in NSW
(February 13, 2025)
NSW’s War on Drugs: Drug Supply Prohibition Order Pilot Scheme Explained
(February 13, 2025)
Interfering with the administration of justice
(February 13, 2025)
20 NSW road rules you might not know
(February 15, 2025)
Local Police Condemned for Violent Arrest
(February 16, 2025)
Clause 14 Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW)
(February 17, 2025)
James Janke nominated for Lawyer's Weekly Partner of the Year
(February 17, 2025)
Mobile phone detection cameras may challenge Local Courts
(February 17, 2025)
How to avoid a criminal record despite pleading or being found guilty
(February 19, 2025)
A family member has gone to prison- how can I get in contact with them?
(February 19, 2025)
Appearing via AVL? What you need to know
(February 19, 2025)
How Will My Sentence Be Determined?
(February 21, 2025)
US Demands Social Media Details From Travellers
(February 21, 2025)
Charges Dismissed Under Mental Health Provisions
(February 21, 2025)
Involving Indigenous voices in NSW District Court decisions
(February 26, 2025)
Affirmative sexual consent laws pass NSW Parliament
(February 26, 2025)
Reaching a verdict and other obligations: The role of the jury explained
(February 27, 2025)
Your Rights When Pulled Over By Police & Unmarked Police
(February 27, 2025)
Mental Health Laws in NSW: the Changes Explained
(February 28, 2025)
Royal commission recommends appointment of special investigator into Lawyer X: Lawyer X Explained
(March 1, 2025)
High Court Upholds Validity of Crime Prevention Orders
(March 2, 2025)
High Court: arrest without a warrant unlawful unless intention to charge
(March 9, 2025)
What is a ‘Vehicle’ Under the Law?
(March 9, 2025)
Drug Quantities in NSW: The penalties for supply and possession
(March 18, 2025)
Is it legal to record a phone call in NSW?
(March 10, 2025)
Modern slavery: The NSW Laws explained
(March 21, 2025)
ACT endorses changing the Age of Criminal Responsibility: The Significance Explained
(March 24, 2025)
Changes to Roadside Drug Testing in NSW
(September 12, 2024)
What Does Reasonable Suspicion Mean in NSW?
(January 2, 2025)
Assaulting a Police Officer
(January 8, 2025)
Understanding AVO Conditions NSW
(January 8, 2025)
Kathleen Folbigg: Innocent After Proven Guilty
(December 18, 2023)
How long is a life sentence in Australia?
(January 7, 2025)
What is a Court Attendance Notice?
(January 7, 2025)
What is a court mention?
(January 7, 2025)
What is the Age of Sexual Consent in NSW?
(January 7, 2025)
How to prepare for jail
(January 7, 2025)
Drink Driving Offences in NSW: What you need to know
(January 6, 2025)
Apprehended Violence Orders: Amendments and COVID-19 temporary changes
(January 3, 2025)
Can I use my phone to pay in a drive-thru? (Drive-Thru Phone Laws)
(February 6, 2025)
Ankle Bracelets for Domestic Violence Perpetrators in NSW
(January 14, 2025)
High Court Rules Catholic Church Not Liable
(December 16, 2024)
Changes to Bail Laws for Youth in NSW
(November 26, 2024)
Local Court Retires ‘Magistrate’ and Introduces ‘Judge’
(November 25, 2024)
At What Age Can A Child Be Held Criminally Responsible?
(May 14, 2019)
Allegation to Trial – The Making of a Murder Charge
(May 14, 2019)
Stealing Offences
(May 14, 2019)
Possession and Use of Ice: What are the Legal Consequences?
(April 20, 2020)
NSW Government Wants To Criminalise The Loss Of An Unborn Child (Zoe's Law)
(May 14, 2022)
Increase In Strip Searches Criticised
(September 2, 2022)
Partners Recognised as Preeminent Criminal Defence Lawyers in Regional New South Wales 2024
(July 15, 2024)
Sharing Intimate Images Without Consent
(April 8, 2024)
The Presumption of Innocence & The Press (Lynette Dawson, Teacher's Pet Podcast)
(May 14, 2019)
A Bitter Pill to Swallow – The Pill Testing Debate
(May 14, 2019)
ATO Scam – New Year, New Tactics
(May 14, 2019)
Banking Royal Commission: Report Released
(May 14, 2019)
Man Released Without Charge After Home Intruder's Death
(May 14, 2019)
Victims’ Voices Heard in Forensic Mental Health Cases
(May 14, 2019)
Anti-Protest Laws Australia
(May 14, 2019)
Sexual Assault Trial Sparks Legislation Review
(August 29, 2019)
Re-Thinking Consent: Changes to NSW Sexual Assault Laws Proposed
(October 27, 2019)
Arson Offences in NSW (Criminal Lawyer Explains)
(November 2, 2019)
Filming Police in Australia (What The Law Says)
(November 2, 2019)
Total Fire Ban Rules NSW (What You Should Know)
(November 17, 2019)
Law Enforcement Complaints Commission faces funding challenges
(November 17, 2019)
Pregnancy and marriage could curtail criminal offending
(December 9, 2019)
Passenger of Drink Driver that Killed 4 Children Might Face Serious Criminal Charges (Accessory to Crime)
(February 9, 2020)
Use Your Smart Phone Wisely (or Face Criminal Charges) – Carriage Service to Harass, Menace or Offend.
(February 17, 2022)
Polygraph Testing – Are Lie Detector Tests Admissable in Court?
(March 12, 2022)
Hamilton Janke Lawyers Farewell Hannah Williams
(April 14, 2022)
Man Eating Hash Brown Escapes Driving Offence
(April 29, 2022)
Towards Zero NSW Road Safety Campaign (What You Should Know)
(May 14, 2022)
$148M Funding Announced To Reduce NSW District Court Delays
(May 14, 2022)
Landmark Humans Right Case in Victoria A Win For Mental Health Patients
(May 14, 2022)
Parking Fines: Ten Minute Grace Period for Parking Tickets to Take Effect in 2019
(May 14, 2022)
AFP Raids: A Threat to Media Freedom
(June 12, 2022)
Is ‘Catfishing’ a Crime in NSW?
(July 10, 2022)
#RaisetheAge and the Criminal Responsibility of Children
(July 24, 2022)
Spy Pleads Guilty To Secrecy Offences
(September 16, 2022)
Former detective in the William Tyrrell case loses appeal regarding illegal recordings (Listening Devices in NSW)
(September 25, 2022)
The confessional seal: An excuse for non-disclosure?
(October 2, 2022)
Digital Driver’s Licences: the rules explained
(November 8, 2022)
Why a Queensland mother is charged with murder after leaving kids in car
(December 2, 2022)
The decade in crime: is there less crime now than 10 years ago?
(December 28, 2022)
2021 Women in Law Awards
(November 26, 2021)
Drew Hamilton Treasurer of Defence Lawyers NSW
(December 9, 2021)
Partners recognised as Leading Criminal Lawyers in Doyle’s Guide for 2020
(August 26, 2020)
Partners recognised as Preeminent Leading Criminal Lawyers in Regional New South Wales 2023
(June 29, 2023)
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