Created on: 16.12.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Why do female criminals get lighter sentences than men? According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, as of June 2015 there were over 36,000 prisoners in all states and territories across Australia. Of that 92%…
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Created on: 13.12.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
The NSW Suspect Target Management Plan – Is it fair? In an attempt to break the cycle of domestic violence in NSW, the Minister of Justice and Police announced in October of this year that…
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Created on: 04.12.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
NSW ‘Shoot to Kill’ Policy – Is it the Answer? It has been almost a year since ‘Sydney siege gunman,’ Man Haron Monis shot and killed one hostage and held another 17 terrified hostages…
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Created on: 27.11.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Important tips you need to know when attending Stereo ’15 this weekend With the welcome weather changes sweeping across Sydney it is also the official start of “Festival Season” in Sydney with one of the…
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Created on: 26.11.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
What is the difference between Possession, Supply and Deemed Supply of Prohibited Drugs? Ever wondered how someone could be charged with Supply Prohibited Drug when they did not actually supply to anyone at all? This…
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Created on: 24.11.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Should mandatory sentencing be introduced in Australia for domestic violence offenders? Domestic violence is considered a national emergency. According to the Government of NSW Women’s Health Department “over 240,000 Australian adult women are physically assaulted…
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Created on: 22.11.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
The Traffic Offenders Program: Will it help my drink driving case? Have you or a loved one been charged with a drink driving offence? Under s 9 of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management)…
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Created on: 20.11.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Drug Detection Dogs- A Complete Failure? There is no doubt that every year, with every music festival and increased Police/Police dog presence at those festivals, more and more people are arrested and charged for minor…
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Created on: 10.11.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Watch the first of our Question & Answer Video Series as we discuss the penalties for possessing a prohibited drug.The maximum penalty for possessing a prohibited drug in NSW is 2 years imprisonment. If it…
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Created on: 09.11.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Provocation: A Partial defence to Murder In June 2012 Chamanjot Singh took a box cutter and slit his wife Manpreet Kaur’s throat numerous times killing her. He claimed that he was provoked by the victim’s…
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