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Drivers in NSW with a medical cannabis prescription may soon see some long anticipated changes to the states strict drug driving laws. The NSW government
When your child is charged with a criminal offence, it can feel overwhelming, frightening and uncertain. Many parents ask the same question: What is the
The Australian Criminal Law Group was honoured to sponsor the Solution Focused Justice: A Cross Jurisdictional Symposium on 20-21 February 2026. It was a landmark
Circle sentencing brings the court, offender, victims, respected elders and community members together to determine an appropriate sentence. It is a specialist sentencing process within
The police have approached you, and they say they want to ask you a few questions. Should you agree, or do you exercise your right
Following the protests in Sydney yesterday, many peaceful protesters were left confused and distressed after police intervened and used force, including tear gas against them,

Police strip-searched me and found drugs: Am I guilty?
Can police legally strip-search you while at a music festival? If drugs are found, does that mean the search was lawful? These questions have become
How does client privilege work?
Are conversations with my lawyer actually confidential? One of the most common concerns people have before speaking with a lawyer is whether what they share
Plea deals for Riot, Affray, Common Assault, and Violent Disorder
Riot, affray, common assault, and violent disorder are separate criminal offences under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). They vary by severity, number of participants, required
Everything to know about ICOs
The criminal lawyers at Australian Criminal Law Group are experts at arguing for Intensive Correction Orders rather than full-time imprisonment when our clients are sentenced
Bail: Criminal lawyers for freedom
Criminal lawyers for bail: Fifteen steps to get you out of jail Our criminal lawyers are experts at obtaining bail for our clients. If you
Pleading guilty: Criminal lawyers for sentencing
Pleading guilty: Criminal lawyers for sentencing Fifteen steps to get a lenient sentence Our criminal lawyers are experts at sentencing for criminal and traffic offences,
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