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Wilson Tighe

Wilson Tighe is a Senior Associate at O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, where he practises primarily in criminal defence across multiple Australian jurisdictions. He holds an LLB, a Bachelor of Arts in History, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, having completed his degrees at Charles Darwin University in 2013.

NSW Covert Stalking Laws 2026: What The New Tracking Device Offences Mean

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NSW has introduced reforms targeting covert stalking and the misuse of tracking devices in certain domestic violence and organised crime contexts. If you’ve received a police visit, a charge notice, or an apprehended violence order (AVO) related to surveillance or tracking behaviour, the legal landscape has changed around you, and it changed faster than most […]

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NSW’s Toughest Ever Organised Crime Laws: What the New Powers Mean

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The NSW Government has described its 2025 organised crime laws package as the state’s toughest ever, and the latest rules are now in force. With new criminal offences targeting encrypted communication devices, expanded asset confiscation powers, and the ability to direct people to unlock their digital devices, the framework represents one of the most significant

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NSW’s Toughest Domestic Violence Laws Yet: Bail Reversed, Stalking Criminalised, Monitoring Expanded

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NSW’s domestic violence laws have undergone fundamental reform. The Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 introduces some of the toughest protections for domestic violence victims in the state’s history, alongside significantly tougher constraints on those accused of serious domestic violence offences. If you are facing charges, a key change now

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The Psychology of Section 10 Dismissals: What Courts Actually Consider When Deciding Your Fate

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Sydney Section 10 Dismissal: Every week in Local Courts across NSW, Magistrates exercise one of the most consequential powers in criminal law: the discretion to find someone guilty while declining to record a conviction, and in some cases, dismissing the charge outright. Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 is arguably the most

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Critical Incident on the Central Coast: What Happens When NSW Police Use Fatal Force?

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NSW Police Use Fatal Force: On 8 January 2026, NSW Police declared a critical incident after a man was fatally shot by officers on the Central Coast. The declaration triggers a formal investigation process that will ultimately be reviewed by the Coroner. This case is a reminder of the serious legal processes that follow when

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