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If you’ve been convicted or sentenced in NSW and believe there was an error,

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When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, violently, or under suspicious circumstances, the Coroner’s

Google Review Defamation: Can You Sue for Fake Reviews?

Google review defamation: In business, your online reputation is everything. A single fake Google

Illegal Firearm Possession in NSW: Charges, Penalties, and Defences

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

Understanding Money Laundering Charges in Australia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Image-Based Abuse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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