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 best day to protect my child? The answer starts with understanding how the Children’s Court of NSW works and what makes it different from the adult court, as well as
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 NSW Local Court designed for Aboriginal offenders. It is a structured, culturally informed sentencing process aimed at accountability, rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. It is a restorative justice process designed
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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 to silence and say nothing at all? A police interview can be both formal and informal. It can range from a casual chat to a recorded formal interview. Even seemingly
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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 highly relevant recently as strip searches at festivals have attracted legal ramifications. Historically, festivals have been a hotspot for police drug operations. With courts finding many searches unlawful, understanding how
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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 will remain confidential. The short answer is yes. This is known as client privilege. Lawyers are generally prohibited from sharing what you tell them, as confidentiality is a fundamental part
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Wrongfully accused of sexual assault Whilst rarely spoken about, false accusations of sexual assault do happen. They are not insignificant, or an anomaly and they matter. Even if the accused person is found not guilty, being wrongfully accused of a sexual assault can destroy their life. From lasting psychological damage, loss of employment or career
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Changes to Section 32 and the NSW forensic mental health law Section 32 has seen significant changes under new legislation in NSW. New legislation commenced, revising the way defendants that suffer mental health issues and are charged with a criminal offence are dealt with by the courts. The Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions
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Driver’s licence suspension appeal lawyers You’re not alone if you received a licence suspension this double demerit Easter long weekend. Double demerit points were in place from 14 April to 18 April 2022. That meant that if you were caught committing a certain traffic offence during this period, you would have or will receive double
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A young Sydney man faced charges of illegally acquiring and possessing prohibited firearms after purchasing a ‘gel blaster’ online.   Criminal Lawyer Joseph Correy recently represented an 18-year-old Sydney man who was charged with the criminal offence of possessing prohibited firearms after purchasing a ‘gel blaster’ online. The young man purchased the gel blaster gun after
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Falsely accused of a crime you didn’t commit? Falsely accused of a crime? There is no greater injustice than being found guilty of a crime that you didn’t commit. Unfortunately, innocent people are falsely accused and charged with crimes they didn’t commit every day. They may be identified by a victim incorrectly, police investigations go
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