Drug possession lawyer: No conviction or criminal record
NSW has specific laws and penalties when it comes to drug possession charges. Find out everything you need to know.
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Cannabis Law in Australia
Cannabis law in Australia varies from state to state. The product remains illegal for unauthorised possession or use. However, it can be confusing to understand what will incur higher penalties. Take a look at a comprehensive outline of cannabis and cannabis law in Australia. What is cannabis? Cannabis comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. When
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How to choose a drug driving lawyer in Sydney
Reputable drug driving lawyers in Sydney will help anyone who has been charged with a drug driving offence get the best possible outcome. Find out what counts as a drug driving offence and how to choose a drug driving lawyer in Sydney. Drug-related driving offences In NSW, ‘drug driving’ is also known as ‘driving under
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Caught with drugs at a festival? Here’s what to do
Been caught with drugs at a festival? Here’s what you need to know. By criminal lawyer Joseph Harb. Mr Harb is a specialist drug lawyer whose results include securing non-convictions for supply of 560 ecstasy tablets and possession of 88 ecstasy tablets at festivals in Sydney. What can happen if you are caught with drugs
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Continued: Gamers Gone Wild: 10 crimes committed by gamers and why video games are being blamed for them
6. Man defrauds employer and spends $1 million of his ill-gotten gains on Game of War A Californian man pleaded guilty to defrauding his employer and spending $1 million dollars of his ill-gotten gains on in-app purchases in Game of War. He pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges. In another case, a librarian
Would Cardinal George Pell be in prison if he committed the same crimes in a different country?
Cardinal George Pell is appealing his conviction for sexually abusing children to the High Court of Australia. Cardinal Pell is the most senior Catholic, and only bishop, to be sentenced for child sex offences. Historically, it has been notoriously difficult to prosecute members of the Clergy. To this day, he would not have been prosecuted
Fair dinkum! Are New Zealanders going to be deported for stealing fish ‘n’ chips?
Proposed changes to the Australian Migration Act could see New Zealanders deported for offences such as stealing, possession of small amounts of drugs, and drink driving offences. The Australian Government is pushing forward with changes to the Migration Act 1958 that could see New Zealanders deported for offences such as stealing, possession of small amounts
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Gamers Gone Wild: 10 crimes committed by gamers and why video games are being blamed
Super Mario has been stomping on heads since the early 80’s, but no one has ever accused the Italian plumber of being responsible for crime. More recently, however, video games such as Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto, have been condemned for playing a role in the commission of criminal offences. Criminal lawyer Steven Mercael has
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Have you ever been charged or convicted of a criminal offence? The effects of a criminal record in NSW
There are many cases where people have been charged with an offence. This can be a very stressful process. Often in those cases many are not aware of the process and generally plead ‘guilty’, representing themselves, to save money and to make the issue “go away” as quick as possible. As a result, they may
Tasmanian Death Match Wrestling – Why aren’t wrestlers charged with assault?
At the Dark Mofo Festival in Hobart over the weekend, wrestlers beat each other to a pulp to the cheers of a blood-thirsty crowd. These photos demonstrate the degree of violence and amount of blood that can spill in the world of sport. Whether wrestler, boxer or footy player, part of the game is to
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