Updated on: 18.06.24
What is the penalty for possession of drugs? Many people ask us the question: What is the likely penalty for possessing or supplying a prohibited drug at a music festival? We have represented hundreds…
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is a suspended sentence? A “suspended sentence” is a sentence of full-time imprisonment, but suspended, on condition that the offender enters into a bond to be of good behaviour for the period of…
Updated on: 24.06.24
What are Community Legal Centres? Â By Perry Katsanos, Solicitor, LY Lawyers With the sweeping changes made to legal aid policies made by the Legal Aid Commission of NSW, it is now more difficult to…
Updated on: 15.07.14
What is a non-parole period ? The much publicised murder case of Gerard Baden-Clay has just been finalised. Baden-Clay, a real estate agent living in Brisbane was found guilty by a jury, following a…
Updated on: 24.06.24
Police cautions for Cannabis What is the Cannabis Cautioning Scheme? The majority of people who try cannabis will use it sporadically during adolescence and early adulthood and cease use once the late 20s…
Updated on: 23.10.24
Free Legal Advice Criminal Lawyers you can trust! Here at LY Lawyers, we are happy to give obligation free advice to those in need. You can make an inquiry by telephone, by calling 1300 595…
Updated on: 14.06.24
What is stalk or intimidate? What can I do to stop someone from stalking or harassing me? Â Do you suspect someone is stalking you? Are you receiving unwanted phone calls and messages? Are…
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is Dishonestly Obtaining a financial advantage or Cause disadvantage by deception? The offence of ‘Dishonestly obtains financial advantage or cause disadvantage by deception’ pursuant to Section 192E of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW),…
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is consent in sexual assault cases? Consent is another term for giving permission for something to happen. You do not have to verbally protest or offer physical resistance to show that you…
Updated on: 24.06.24
By Adam Ly, Solicitor at LY Lawyers What is a Section 4 annulment application? What needs to be done? How can I have my conviction annulled after I did not attend court? An application for annulment is…
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