Category: Criminal Law

Armed robbery is the use of physical force or threat of force to steal property or money from a person or business. In recent years,...

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This article will discuss what is bail, how it works in New South Wales, and the different types available to accused persons. Bail (or bail...

Under Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), common assault involves the intentional or reckless application of force to another person without their consent. Moreover, it also includes...

In Australia, as in many other jurisdictions, there is a difference between murder and manslaughter. The difference lies primarily in the intent and degree of culpability...

Intimidation charges NSW can have serious implications in family law matters. Emotions can run high and disputes may escalate quickly. In New South Wales (NSW), intimidation is considered a...

This article will discuss the topic of sex offender registry and how it works in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The issue of sex crimes and...

Vehicular manslaughter, vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter, or dangerous driving causing death, is a severe criminal offence in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. It occurs when...

The "One Punch Law" is one of the more recent laws the government has implemented to curb alcohol-related violence, resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities....

In Australia, kidnapping is a serious crime that has caused significant concern among the country’s citizens. Kidnapping is the taking of a person against their...

What is parole? In Australia, parole is a system of supervised release that allows eligible prisoners to serve the remainder of their prison sentence in the community...

An infringement notice in NSW is a formal notice that a government authority issues when a person has committed a minor offence or violation of...

Juvenile detention is a controversial and complex issue that has impacted many young Australians and their families for decades. Juvenile detention facilities aim to offer...

Australia has a significant problem with repeat offender. These are individuals who have been convicted of a crime and have reoffended the same or similar...

What is extortion vs blackmail? Is there a difference between the two? Are extortion and blackmail illegal? Prior to the enactment of criminal statutes, extortion...

What is a committal hearing NSW? A committal hearing, which is also known as an initial proceeding or preliminary examination, is held in the Local Court, and...

What is fraud? A person committing fraud uses deceptive means to obtain financial or personal gain. The Crimes Act 1900 contains information on fraud offences in New...

What is grievous bodily harm (GBH)? Grievous bodily harm refers to any serious or permanent injury caused by an offender to the victim. Examples of...