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Sniffer dog searches : Should they be legal?

Updated on: 24.06.24

Should sniffer dog searches be legal? With the growing number of drug related offending in NSW, and the prevalence of drug taking at music festivals, the NSW continue to rely heavily on the searching of…

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Drug Rehabilitation for Court Case

Updated on: 28.11.14

What type of drug rehabilitation is available for my court case? Why do drug rehabilitation for my court case? When you have committed an offence, and plead guilty to that offence, the court will often…

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Can I Withdraw My Statement In A Domestic Violence Case?

Updated on: 24.06.24

A police statement refers to an official record of an offence made in the victim’s or witness’ own words. Domestic violence cases can be particularly complex as they sometimes hinge upon statements made by witnesses…

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What are my rights when caught with drugs?

Updated on: 24.06.24

Your rights when caught with drugs Going to Stereosonic music festival this weekend? It’s important to know your rights when it comes to attending a music festival, particularly if you have been pulled up by…

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What to do when a family member goes to prison

Updated on: 24.06.24

What to do when a family member goes to prison In NSW, there are numerous ways a person can be ordered to go to prison. Some of them are: 1.   They are sentenced by…

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What is the effect of a Criminal Record?

Updated on: 24.06.24

What is the effect of a Criminal Record?   Effect of a criminal record on employment Often, many offenders ask the question…will a criminal conviction effect my employment or future employment prospects? Employers often ask…

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The role of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Updated on: 24.06.24

What is the role of the Director of Public Prosecutions? (DPP) The DPP are the public prosecutorial office that conducts and overseas prosecutions. What types of prosecutions will the DPP handle? The DPP conduct the…

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Compensation orders in criminal cases

Updated on: 09.09.20

When will compensation orders be made in criminal cases? A compensation order can sometimes be made in criminal cases to provide relief to the victim of a crime. Compensation orders made require that the offender,…

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What are Mitigating Circumstances?

Updated on: 24.06.24

What are mitigating circumstances?   Mitigating circumstances are matters that the court can take into account in determining the appropriate sentence of an offender in sentence proceedings. Mitigating circumstances therefore can be taken into account…

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Conditions of good behaviour bond

Updated on: 18.06.24

What are the different types of conditions of a good behaviour bond?   What is a good behaviour bond? A good behaviour bond is a court order requiring an offender to enter into an agreement…

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