Criminal Offences

Child Pornography Laws in NSW: Charges, Penalties and Defences

Created on: 02.09.26 | Updated on: 02.09.26

People searching for information about “child pornography” laws in NSW are often doing so because they or someone they know is under investigation or has been charged with a serious criminal offence. This article explains…

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Armed Theft in NSW: Charges, Penalties and Defences

Created on: 02.09.26 | Updated on: 02.09.26

If you have been charged with — or are under investigation for — what is commonly referred to as “armed theft” or “armed robbery” in New South Wales, you are facing one of the most…

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Charged with Assault in NSW? Here’s Why You Need a Specialist Lawyer

Created on: 22.07.26 | Updated on: 18.09.26

An assault charge in NSW can arrive without much warning — an argument that escalated, a night out that went wrong, a single moment of poor judgement that now has serious legal consequences. Whatever the…

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Age of Consent NSW: Laws, Penalties and Defences Explained

Created on: 23.06.26 | Updated on: 18.09.26

Few areas of NSW criminal law generate as much confusion — or carry as much risk — as the laws around age of consent and sexual offences involving minors. Misunderstanding these laws can have devastating…

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Affray Charge in NSW: Penalties, Examples & Defences

Created on: 23.04.26 | Updated on: 10.06.26

An affray charge is one of the more serious public order offences in New South Wales. If you or someone you know has been charged with affray, it is important to understand exactly what the…

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Community Corrections Order (CCO) in NSW Explained

Created on: 16.04.26 | Updated on: 09.06.26

If you are facing sentencing in New South Wales, the outcome of your case will depend heavily on the type of penalty the court imposes. One of the most common — and most misunderstood —…

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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: 26.12.25

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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