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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

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

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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We are the leading criminal lawyers for fighting assault and other violent offences, including domestic violence allegations. Read more about our assault lawyers here, or keep reading to learn about the different types of assault prosecuted by NSW Police. Common assault Common assault is the intentional or reckless application of force to another. It does