crime
Warning: We could be turning into a “Big Brother” State
Proposed Tech Laws could give Police access to Messages A draft bill released last week by the Government could compel telecommunication providers to assist law enforcement and…
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Is it the end of physical IDs?
A digital driver licence trial is set to start in NSW’s Eastern Suburbs from November this year. Digital driver's licence can be used as valid ID…
Criminal Defence
42-Year-Old Man to Face Additional 210 Charges
A 42-year-old man is facing Tweed Heads Local Court today for a long list of offences related to alleged child abuse. The man to face an…
crime
Crackdown on Driving Offences from September
New laws are set to come into effect in September which will increase the penalties for drug driving and illegal mobile phone use. These are the…
Criminal Defence
The Law on Revenge Porn: Distributing Intimate Images
At the end of last year, the Federal Government introduced new laws into Parliament targeting those who share revenge porn. “Revenge porn” is the term used to…
crime
Proposed Changes to Drink-Driving Laws
Proposed changes to drink-driving laws will see an increase in the penalties given to NSW drivers if they are caught driving under the influence of alcohol…
Royal Commissions
New Banking Code of Practice
The Australian banking industry have been under public scrutiny for the last few months after the Banking Royal Commission revealed systemic misconduct within the industry. In an…
Defamation
Can you Sue Google for Defamation?
In today’s technological age, we rely on Google to provide us with information. It is easy to Google someone’s name, and the information that we find…
blog
Police Brutality Leaves a Man in a Coma
Police have violently arrested a man in a textbook case of police brutality. This happened in the Victorian town of Wonthaggi after he suffered from an…
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Suing Transport Officers in NSW
Back to Suing NSW Police Suing Transport Officers in NSW | Factsheet Suing Transport Officers in NSW | Factsheet It is likely that you have experienced…
unlawful detention
Cases where Clients have Successfully Sued the Police
O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors are experts in assisting clients sue the police for false arrest, unlawful imprisonment and malicious prosecution. We are the leaders in this area…
Criminal Defence
Changes to Licence Disqualification Scheme
Disqualified drivers can reapply for their licences under the new reforms Reforms to the driving licence disqualification scheme were introduced in October last year. The changes…
