Criminal Offences

When Does Trespass Become a Serious Criminal Charge in NSW?

Created on: 01.11.25 | Updated on: 01.11.25

Most people think of trespassing as a minor matter — walking onto private property or staying somewhere you shouldn’t. But under NSW law, certain forms of trespass can escalate into serious criminal offences carrying years…

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What Happens If You’re Charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Crime in NSW?

Created on: 01.11.25 | Updated on: 01.11.25

Being accused of “conspiracy” can feel confusing and unfair — especially if the alleged offence never even occurred. In New South Wales, however, conspiracy is a serious criminal offence. The law punishes the agreement and…

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Is Threatening Behaviour a Criminal Offence in NSW?

Created on: 30.09.25 | Updated on: 30.09.25

Threatening behaviour is something most people have encountered in their lives—whether through heated arguments, aggressive messages, or intimidating gestures. But when does such behaviour cross the line from unpleasant to unlawful? In New South Wales…

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The Role of Intention vs. Recklessness in NSW Criminal Offences

Created on: 30.09.25 | Updated on: 30.09.25

When someone is charged with a criminal offence in New South Wales, it’s not only the actions that are scrutinised in court — it’s also the state of mind behind those actions. In legal terms,…

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False AVO Claims

Created on: 14.11.22 | Updated on: 02.07.25

Fake domestic violence claims – what are your rights? Domestic violence is a serious offence and one which should be condemned and punished accordingly. But every day across Australia we see courts throw out domestic…

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Getting Arrested: The Right to Remain Silent and ‘Miranda Rights’ in Australia

Created on: 10.07.22 | Updated on: 23.05.25

The Miranda Rights are so familiar to those of us who watch US police television shows that we can almost recite the words by memory.  But while the Miranda Rights are a staple of Hollywood…

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2019 Crime Statistics in Australia

Created on: 28.03.19 | Updated on: 03.03.25

Crimes are committed every day. And in the review of Sydney, the rate of crime has dramatically declined over the past 15 years. Though the overall crime rate has decreased, not every category of crime…

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Sam appears in Court for Cold Case Murder Allegation

Created on: 10.10.18 | Updated on: 22.05.25

Our Senior Associate Sam appeared at Parramatta Bails Court on 6 October 2019. Our client is charged with murder, allegedly killing his wife and disposing of her body more than 40 years ago. We…

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Is it illegal to videotape your partner?

Created on: 07.12.17 | Updated on: 02.07.25

With the explosion of smart phones, tablets and social media, the posting of nude photos and explicit videos online has become commonplace. Some view this “sexting” as another form of sexual expression but what are…

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Gay Domestic Violence- How common is it?

Created on: 30.11.17 | Updated on: 02.07.25

The assumption has always been that domestic violence is primarily a women’s issue. However, domestic violence also affects the LGBTIQ community and at alarming levels. A 2014 report conducted by the University of NSW entitled…

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