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Do you get bail money back? A how to guide

When bail is granted to an accused, there are often conditions that are placed on the bail undertaking. One of these conditions is the deposit of a sum of money or security. The typical form of security is property. This article details how to get your bail money or security back. The bail money or…

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In custody before trial: Bail considerations

How is the length of time in custody before trial relevant to bail? We explore this issue in the context of a case study.   Case study: R v Boyd [2015] NSWSC 1065   What happened in this matter? Boyd was accused of retaliating against the victim in this matter, Mr Wilson-Hore. In the morning of…

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Bail refusal (case study)

Our client was charged with serious offences and bail refused at the Local Court. To get bail we had to lodge a Supreme Court bail application.

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Weekend bail application (case study)

Case facts Our client was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault against a child under the age of 10 – his son. He was refused police bail and had to appear before the Parramatta weekend bail court. His family were frantic and they called numerous local lawyers at midnight to no avail. They contacted…

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Bail application granted on drug supply charges (case study)

Client arrested after supplying cocaine to an undercover police officer. A raid on the client’s unit then uncovered a significant amount of drugs and money.

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Supreme Court Bail Applications under the Bail Act

What are some examples of the Supreme Court granting bail under the Bail Act? Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) v Tony Mawad [2015] NSWCCA 227 What were the facts of this case? On 1 October 2014, Tony Mawad was arrested and refused bail. Mr. Mawad was charged with two counts of armed robbery and a…

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Section 10 NSW

OverviewCase StudiesOverview What is section 10? Section 10 orders are a criminal penalty that can be imposed by a magistrate or judge during sentencing. Under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) a court can find the accused guilty of an offence without recording a criminal conviction. These orders can be made with or without…

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Drug Supply Sentencing Guidelines NSW | Offences & Charges

Charged with drug supply? Our defence lawyers in Sydney have the expertise required to get you the best possible result. Book a free consultation today.

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Bail application in Supreme Court of NSW and Court of Criminal Appeal (CCA)

Explore the key considerations when making bail applications in the Supreme Court of NSW and the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal. Need help? Contact us 24/7.

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Bail cases NSW

We take a look at the tests courts must apply in making bail decisions, and case studies that illustrate how bail applications work.

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