Category: Areas of Law

Areas of Law
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When Guilty Doesn't Mean the End: The Complexities of Appealing Jury Verdicts
Not The End of The Matter: Appealing Guilty Verdicts In Jury Trials The devastation experienced by an accused person, along with their family and friends, following a jury’s guilty verdict—often...
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Areas of Law
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“Coercive Control”
NSW introduces new offence of ‘Abusive behaviour towards current or former intimate partners’ On 1 July 2024, a new offence of ‘abusive behaviour towards current or former intimate partners’ became...
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Areas of Law
Digital Detective Article 19 DEC 2023
Unveiling the Digital Detective: The Impact of Technology on Criminal Investigations in NSW
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of criminal investigations, technology has emerged as a powerful ally, reshaping the way law enforcement agencies in New South Wales (NSW) approach crime-solving. From sophisticated...
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Criminal Law
Murder Article 08 JAN 2024
What Breaks the Chain of Causation in Murder?
The chain of causation refers to the causal link between an accused’s conduct and the victim’s death. For cases of murder, section 18(1)(a) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) states:...
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Areas of Law
Police Article 08 JAN 2024
When can the Police Shoot to Kill?
In NSW, law enforcement officers are entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining public safety. In accordance with their powers, police officers can use lethal force and shoot to kill in...
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Areas of Law
Extra Money Article 08 JAN 2024
Is Keeping Mistakenly Handed Extra Money Stealing? 
In NSW, stealing and similar offences are governed by Part 4 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). The concept of stealing, otherwise known as larceny, refers to the dishonest taking...
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Criminal Law
Home Break Article 08 JAN 2024
Can you Break into your Own Home?
The concept of ‘break and enter’ is complex and the legal meaning of which was established historically in circumstances where family and domestic violence was typically not regarded as criminal...
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Areas of Law
Intoxication Article 08 JAN 2024
Can Intoxication be used as a Defence?
The concept of intoxication as a defence in criminal law has been subject to ongoing debate and contention. In early English law, intoxication was not a defence to any crime,...
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True Crime
JJ Feedback 28 FEB 2023 blog
We recently received a fantastic outcome for one of our clients facing serious assault charges in Greater Western Sydney, NSW, Australia. The charges were brought against our client in October...
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True Crime
JJ 13 MAR 2023 blog
NRL star Bryce Cartwright fronts court after AVO against ex-wife
NRL star Bryce Cartwright has fronted a Sydney court after police took out a restraining order to protect his anti-vaxxer wife. The 27-year-old Parramatta Eels forward split from his former...
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