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Illegal firearm possession charges don’t always involve obvious criminal activity. Sometimes they come from

Firearms trafficking sits at the extreme end of Australia’s criminal law. We are not

Most people who face money laundering allegations did not set out to commit a

You don’t need to have sold any drugs. You don’t need a dealer’s phone

Your first offence can feel like your life is derailed, before the case has

AI defamation is a growing legal issue we’re seeing in Australia. AI systems are

Being charged with a sexual assault offence carries consequences that extend far beyond the

Most of us spend a portion of our lives on social media, right? In

Revenge porn definition: Image-based abuse (commonly called “revenge porn”) is the non-consensual recording, distribution,

Defamation is when a false statement is published that causes serious harm to a

When a false statement damages your reputation, the consequences can be devastating, lost work,

A hostile Instagram post. A TikTok video making false allegations. A comment shared hundreds

First drink driving offence in NSW: A single lapse in judgment shouldn’t define the

Being charged with serious drug supply offences in New South Wales, what most people

The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) is the nation’s central criminal intelligence agency, dedicated

Possession of Knife in Public Place: Carrying a knife in public, even unintentionally, can

Facing criminal charges in Sydney raises questions most people have never had to consider

If you’ve been served with an Apprehended Violence Order in NSW, you’re probably dealing

If the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has contacted you about an insider

Manufacturing prohibited drugs in New South Wales carries life imprisonment for commercial quantities. That’s

Facing fraud charges in New South Wales is a serious matter. A conviction can

Being charged with an offence against NSW police is a serious and stressful experience.

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and stressful. A trial is one of the

Your fundamental right to defend yourself against criminal charges is at the heart of

Being charged with a criminal offence and preparing for trial is one of the

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