You’ve been pulled over, blown over 0.15, and now you’re facing a high-range drink driving charge. It’s one of the most stressful situations a person can find themselves in, and the first question almost everyone asks is the same: Will I actually go to jail for this? The short answer is that jail is possible […]
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NSW Good Character Sentencing Bill: A significant shift in NSW sentencing law is currently before parliament, and a public hearing is taking place that could determine its fate. The Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Good Character at Sentencing) Bill 2026 proposes to remove “good character” as a mitigating factor at sentencing for all criminal offences in
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From 1 March 2026, the way NSW courts assess criminal responsibility for children aged 10 to 13 has fundamentally changed. The doctrine of doli incapax, the presumption that a child in that age group is incapable of criminal intent, has now been codified in statute through significant amendments to section 5 of the Children (Criminal
A new type of court order is now being used in New South Wales to supervise and monitor high-risk domestic violence offenders. The Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Order (SDAPO) scheme commenced on 29 September 2025, introducing one of the most significant changes to NSW domestic violence law in years. Yet despite the scheme having now
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This could be huge. A significant change to NSW sentencing law is currently before parliament. If passed, the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Good Character at Sentencing) Bill 2026 would remove a person’s “good character” as a mitigating factor in sentencing proceedings for criminal offences in New South Wales. This article explains what “good character” evidence
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Police wanding powers commenced on 9 December 2024. Under powers modelled on Queensland’s Jack’s Law, police can use handheld scanners, electronic metal-detecting wands, to stop and scan individuals without a warrant at designated areas. The powers are contained in Part 4A of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW). Who Can Authorise A
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Mental health welfare checks are one of the most common reasons police attend residential properties across New South Wales. In many cases, they are lifesaving. But they also represent a situation where the legal boundaries of police power are frequently misunderstood, and sometimes crossed. When police act outside the authority the law grants them, the
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In NSW, the stakes are high for a drug importation client. Our criminal lawyers in Sydney see these cases every day. In the following article, we list the most commonly asked questions about drug importation. Common Client Questions About Drug Importation in NSW: Who Are The Client? In most cases, drug importation clients are typically:
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In Sydney, drug possession charges are very serious. In this article, we list the most commonly asked questions about drug possession. Drug Possession In NSW: Who Is Asking? Based on experience and broader legal search data, the typical drug possession client is: A music festival attendee caught by a sniffer dog (MDMA, cocaine, cannabis) A young
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ASIC Investigation in NSW, know everything you need to? If you’ve received a notice from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), or you suspect you’re being watched, the clock is already ticking. ASIC is one of Australia’s most powerful regulators, armed with extraordinary compulsory powers that can compel you to hand over documents, attend
