One of the most important principles in the NSW criminal justice system is the requirement that the prosecution prove a case beyond reasonable doubt. It is the highest legal standard of proof and plays a critical role in protecting individuals from wrongful conviction. If you have watched a criminal trial or heard legal commentary in […]
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All our criminal defence lawyers have had successful results in court recently. We have successfully defended a range of charges in the last fortnight. Some include: Historical child sex offence Our lawyer represented a client charged with a historical child sex offence. The complaint was made by the client’s stepdaughter, who was in trouble for
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Changes are coming to the way that youth are interrogated in the Northern territory. The proposed reforms from the Northern Territory government will allow children to be detained in police watch houses for up to 48 hours and expand police questioning powers. This is part of a continuing trend towards harsher treatment of children in
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Receiving a subpoena can be extremely stressful, especially when you don’t fully understand what it means. A subpoena is a court order requiring a person or organisation to either: Attend court to give evidence, Provide documents or material to the court, or Do both. How is a subpoena issued? The process usually involves: Completing the
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All our criminal defence lawyers have had a successful fortnight in court. We have successfully defended a range of charges in the last fortnight. Some include: Sexual intercourse without consent The issues in the case concerned intoxication and the complainant’s reliability. Following a 2-week district court trial, our criminal defence lawyer established a motive for
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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 under section 5 of the Children’s (Criminal Proceeding) Act 1987 (NSW). The reform represents a major shift in how courts assess criminal responsibility for children aged between 10 and 13,
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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 has indicated that it is developing legislation that would allow medicinal cannabis patients to drive without automatically committing an offence if THC is detected during roadside drug testing. The proposed
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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 event showcasing innovative and solution focused, drawing strong support from across Australia’s Legal profession Among the sponsors listed in the program materials is the Australian Criminal Law group, reflecting our
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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 conduct, and penalties. Understanding the difference between riot, affray, common assault, and violent disorder is crucial because it is often possible to have more serious charges downgraded to less serious
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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 for serious crimes. Below is a breakdown of the law around Intensive Correction Orders. What is an Intensive Correction Order? Section 7(1) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 provides
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