What is duress?
Learn about duress – a possible defence to a criminal charge such as assault, where the defendant argues that they were forced to take a certain action.
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Is pepper spray legal in Australia?
Find out whether it’s legal to carry or use pepper spray in Australia, and what the potential penalties are.
DetailsGrievous Bodily Harm (GBH) Charges NSW
OverviewCase StudiesOverview What is grievous bodily harm? Grievous bodily harm refers to any serious or permanent injury which will cause the victim ongoing problems. Examples of grievous bodily harm include broken bones or internal organ damage. Under section 4 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) grievous bodily harm can include: The destruction of the foetus of…
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Fake IDs: What are the penalties in NSW?
If you’re a minor and use a fake ID in NSW, you may be fined up to $2,200 and have 6 months added to your provisional driver’s licence.
DetailsRayan Dabliz: Associate
Rayan is an experienced criminal litigator who appears in the Local Court, Children’s Court, District Court, Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeal.
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Writing a court character reference: A step-by-step guide
A step-by-step guide to writing a court character reference if someone you know has broken the law and is required to attend court.
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Inquiry into disproportionate Indigenous incarceration
Explore key issues identified by the ALRC in their inquiry into the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in our prisons, and their recommendations for reform.
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DetailsExtradition to the US for cyber-crime offences challenged by the UK High Court of Justice
On 5 February 2018, alleged computer hacker, Lauri Love, successfully appealed to the UK High Court of Justice (UKHCJ) against a decision for his extradition to the US. This was a significant decision in the area of extradition law because the UKHCJ placed great emphasis on Love’s personal circumstances to prevent his extradition. The…
DetailsExtradition between Australia & Mexico: The case of Cabal
The appellants, citizens of Mexico, were charged with involvement in unauthorised bank transfers, money laundering and tax fraud in excess of $50 million.
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