How to avoid a criminal conviction
Updated on: 24.06.24
How to avoid a criminal conviction What is a conviction? When you see a reference to a “conviction” it can mean one of two things: • That you have been found guilty…
Withdrawing an AVO
Updated on: 05.06.24
Withdrawing an AVO What is an AVO? An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is an order made by a court against a person called the ‘protected person’ who found to be in need of protection…
The traffic offenders program
Updated on: 24.06.24
The traffic offenders program Been charged with a drink driving or a traffic offence and looking for a lenient sentence? The Traffic Offenders Program (TOP) is a driver education and awareness program run by the…
What is the penalty for goods in custody?
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the Penalty for Goods in Custody? What is goods in custody? In order to be convicted goods in custody, the police must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that: 1. You:…
What is difference between local and district court?
Updated on: 24.06.24
Why Is My Case Being Heard In The District Court? What is the difference between Local and District Court? There are two main jurisdictions of Courts in NSW: the Local Court and the…
How is bail determined? How do I ensure I get bail?
Updated on: 24.06.24
How is bail determined? Bail can be granted by the police at the police station upon arrest and charging or by a Magistrate or Judge at court. Bail applications can be made in any…
What is the penalty for break and enter?
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for break and enter? There are a range of different types of break and enter type offences, with the maximum penalty for break and enter type offences ranging from 2…
What is the penalty for low range drink driving?
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for low range drink driving? The maximum penalty for Low Range drink driving, if it is your first major traffic offence within 5 years, is a fine of $1,100.00 and a…
What is the penalty for high range drink driving?
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for High Range Drink Driving? The penalty for high range drink driving can vary greatly, depending on the circumstances of the offence (for example if you caused a serious accident). The…
What is the penalty for Indecent Assault?
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for Indecent Assault? What is Indecent Assault? Section 61L of the Crimes Act 1900 reads: Any person who assaults another person and, at the time of, or immediately before or after, the assault, commits…
