Updated on: 24.06.24
What is a Charge of Dealing with Proceeds of Crime? Dealing in proceeds of crime is a criminal offence contrary to the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) section 194. What is the definition of…
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Updated on: 09.09.20
What is the definition of street racing? Although on first thought, street racing would seem quite straight forward, being a race between two vehicles, the legal definition is less obvious and broader. Section 115 of…
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Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for resisting arrest? When can I be charged with resisting arrest? It is an offence to resist arrest. Police can charge you with resisting arrest even if they decide…
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Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for affray? What is affray? The legal definition of ‘affray’ is found under Section 93C of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). Generally, affray is the act of violent…
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Updated on: 24.06.24
When can police search your car without a warrant? Generally, a police officer may search your car without a warrant if he suspects that: the vehicle contains stolen goods, the vehicle is being, or was, or may have been, used in…
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Updated on: 24.06.24
How to appeal a Licence Suspension  The first thing to note about licence appeals is that there are two types of licence appeals, a Police suspension licence appeal and an RMS Licence Suspension Appeal….
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Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for leaving a child unattended in a car? Yes, it is a crime to leave your child in the car unattended. In NSW, Section 231 of the Children and Young…
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Updated on: 24.06.24
How to apply for Legal Aid Legal Aid may either pay for your legal representation or provide you with a lawyer who is employed by Legal Aid. With recent funding cuts to Legal Aid,…
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Updated on: 24.06.24
How to negotiate with Police Why negotiate with the Police? Dealing with police can be the most important part of criminal proceedings. The police are ultimately responsible for laying criminal charges at the first…
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Updated on: 24.06.24
Should I represent myself in Court? With the dramatic funding cuts to the Legal Aid Commission of NSW, you may be forced into representing yourself in court, rather than have a solicitor represent you. The…
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