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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Following the protests in Sydney yesterday, many peaceful protesters were left confused and distressed after police intervened and used force, including tear gas against them, leaving some injured. If you are confused about what your rights are while protesting, you are not alone. Many people assume that if a protest is peaceful, the police have
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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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Criminal lawyers for bail: Fifteen steps to get you out of jail Our criminal lawyers are experts at obtaining bail for our clients. If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offence, it is crucial to obtain bail, whether you intend to plead guilty or not guilty. A person accused of a crime
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Pleading guilty: Criminal lawyers for sentencing Fifteen steps to get a lenient sentence Our criminal lawyers are experts at sentencing for criminal and traffic offences, where you plead or are found guilty. The outcomes we achieve for our clients make a difference in their lives. We understand that a conviction can last forever and jeopardise
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Criminal Lawyers for Not Guilty Verdicts Twenty steps to win a criminal trial Our criminal lawyers are experts at obtaining not guilty verdicts for our clients before juries, judges, and magistrates. At Australian Criminal Law Group, we understand that being falsely accused of a crime has a terrible impact on your life and that there
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Absent witnesses: A taboo subject? Criminal lawyers are loath to discuss the subject of what happens when a witness fails to attend court in a criminal prosecution against their client. This is because when a witness does not attend court, especially in domestic violence cases, criminal lawyers, like police and the courts, are conscious that
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