In Portugal, there has been a shift towards treating drug use as a medical issue, rather than a crime. Under new laws passed in 2001 drug dealers are still sent to prison, but anyone caught with less than a 10-day supply of any drug gets mandatory medical treatment, and no jail.
DetailsThe NSW Parliament have recently passed the Crimes Amendment (Intimate Images) Bill 2017, introducing three new “personal violence” offences prohibiting the recording and distribution of intimate images without consent.
DetailsPrime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recently announced the Federal Government’s new laws that will oblige both telcos and social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp to give Australian security agencies access to encrypted messages, to ‘ensure that the rule of law applies online as well as offline’, as stated by Turnbull. Many people are asking whether…
DetailsSoccer stadium: A common site for match fixing Nyman Gibson Miralis | 03.06.2016 TOPIC: Match Fixing Keywords: Match Fixing, Anti-cheating Laws, There is renewed focus on fraudulent sports betting activities in the wake of this week’s allegations of match-fixing. In 2011, a Canterbury Bulldogs player was fined $4000 and placed on a 12 months good…
DetailsSigning of Bail Conditions Nyman Gibson Miralis | 21.04.2016 TOPIC: Bail Keywords: Bail, Bail Law Revision In 2014, Steven Fesus, who was awaiting trial on a murder charge, was granted bail by the NSW Supreme Court in Sydney following a successful application made by his lawyer Dennis Miralis. Community outrage and a media frenzy followed…
DetailsOn occasion, a child may be charged with a crime. A common question that arises in criminal law is how old a person has to be before they can be convicted of an offence. Section 5 of the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 states that no child under the age of 10 can ever be found guilty of an offence. However, there is a common law rule which states that a child between the ages of 10 and 14 also cannot commit a crime unless the Prosecution can prove that the child knew the difference between right and wrong. This rule is known as the common law doctrine of doli incapax.
DetailsDrink Driving: The police don’t always get it right Mina Wassef | 10.10.2015 TOPIC: Drink Driving Keywords: Appeals, Court, Driving, Laws Represented by Solicitor: Mina Wassef Facts: Our client, Charlie (not his real name) was seen at his car in the Parramatta CBD. A demand was made by police for a roadside…
DetailsUsing phone while driving: An example of reckless driving Mina Wassef | 09.10.2015 TOPIC: Immediate Driver’s Licence Suspension Keywords: Appeals, Driving, Laws, Prison, Immediate Suspension, Traffic Pursuant to section 224 of the Roads Transport Act NSW 2013, Police may immediately suspend and confiscate your driver’s licence for the following offences: A serious…
DetailsChild Crime: A guide for parents Rajiv Baldeo | 17.10.2015 TOPIC: Child Arrest Keywords: Children, Arrest, Laws, Vulnerable individuals When your child has been arrested, it’s important to have a basic understanding of their rights, even though you don’t have long to get your head around what is happening. Here’s a basic…
DetailsProtect Admissions Scheme: Keeping young offenders out of court Criminal Defence Lawyer | 16.09.2015 TOPIC: The NSW Protected Admissions Scheme for Young Offenders Keywords: Law Revision, Children, The NSW Protected Admissions Scheme for Young Offenders In mid-2014, the Protected Admissions Scheme came into operation in NSW. It is a ground breaking scheme aimed…
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