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It might seem obvious that if a recording took place without your knowledge or consent, it should not be used against you. However, in New
When someone is sentenced to prison in New South Wales, their sentence is usually divided into two parts: a non-parole period and a parole period.
With major crackdowns across New South Wales, selling illegal tobacco or vaping products is no longer treated as a minor regulatory issue; it is now
New South Wales introduced major hate crime reforms on 17 March 2026, significantly expanding criminal offences and increasing penalties for conduct motivated by hatred. This
On 1 March 2026, significant changes to youth criminal law in New South Wales came into effect, with the codification of the Doli Incapax test
New South Wales police have intensified their crackdown on illegal e-bikes, targeting riders using modified or non-compliant devices as part of a statewide enforcement push.
Sentencing submission helps man avoid imprisonment for criminal proceeds offence
Sentencing submission helps man avoid imprisonment for criminal proceeds offence A Sydney man charged with four counts of dealing with criminal proceeds with a total
Fines of $5,000 for Covid-19 lockdown breaches
Criminal lawyers to fight fines of $5,000 for Covid-19 lockdown breaches 14 August 2021 With on-the-spot fines of up to $5000 for individuals and businesses
Man wins appeal for murder sentence with mental illness defence
Man wins appeal for murder slashing prison time due to mental illness defence. A Sydney man won an appeal of his sentence for murder, having
Rape charges withdrawn after SMS proves innocence
Man falsely accused of rape walks free after SMS obtained from complainants phone proves innocence. After being accused of rape by the woman he loved,
Gaol avoided for firearms offence
Steven Mercael secures bail for a victim of shooting arrested for a firearms offence Suffering mental health issues following a shooting, a Sydney man was
No conviction for Negligent Driving
Steven Mercael obtains no conviction for nurse charged with Negligent driving occasioning bodily harm A Sydney nurse received no conviction for a charge of Negligent
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