Being charged with or convicted of a criminal offence does not automatically mean you cannot travel overseas. However, your ability to leave Australia may depend on your bail conditions, any court orders or sentencing conditions, your passport status and the entry requirements of your intended destination. For people facing criminal charges in NSW, travelling without
NSW police are preparing to introduce a new specialist unit that will see officers, equipped with rifles, conduct high-visibility patrols across Sydney. The Armed Response Command (ARC) was announced following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack in December 2025. The unit is designed to provide a permanent, round-the-clock police response to serious threats, with officers expected
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When a person is already serving a prison sentence and receives another sentence for additional offences, the way those sentences are structured can affect how long they remain in custody. In NSW, section 58 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 contains a rule governing certain sentences imposed by the Local Court where a person
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New laws targeting organised crime have passed the NSW Parliament, introducing expanded powers for police and the NSW Crime Commission, tougher penalties for people involved in planning serious offences, and changes affecting children’s access to certain serious crimes. The Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Further Organised Crime Reforms) Bill 2026 was passed by parliament on
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At Australian Criminal Law Group, our award-winning team of criminal lawyers represents clients across NSW in a wide range of drug-related matters, from simple drug possession charges to allegations involving drug supply and more serious offences. If you have been charged with a drug offence, having an experienced criminal lawyer on your side can make
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Many people assume police always need a warrant to enter a home or search private property. However, under New South Wales law, police can enter or search property without a warrant in certain situations. Understanding when police can lawfully exercise these powers, and what your rights are during a search, is important, particularly where criminal
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Planning and hosting a birthday party can be fun, but it is important to understand the risks involved. Many things can go wrong, but most are completely preventable; all it takes is a little bit more effort and planning from parents. As a parent, hosting an 18th birthday party could expose you to legal liability,
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Weekend sport is a significant part of family life across New South Wales. Parents regularly spend their weekends supporting their children from the sidelines, encouraging them and sharing in their successes and disappointments. While most sporting events are enjoyed without incident, emotions can sometimes run high. Disagreements with referees, coaches, opposing parents, or spectators can
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Mobile phones now contain some of the most personal information about our lives, including messages, photos, email, banking apps, browsing history and location data. There are many legal guidelines governing police powers to seize and search phones in certain situations. Do NSW police need a warrant to search your phone? In many situations, police will
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Posting online for attention is nothing new. It may seem like harmless fun, a prank, a fight, or reckless behaviour, and uploading it for views. However, when that content involves criminal behaviour, it can quickly move from ‘likes’ to charges. ‘Post and Boast’ conduct is now firmly on the radar of police and prosecutors in
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