Category: Criminal Law

What is aggravated assault? Normal or common assault is often defined as any intentional act that causes another person to fear an attack or imminent...

Is there a fine for not voting Australia? In some countries, voting is not mandatory. But in Australia, compulsory voting is a legal duty.compulsory voting...

What is the offence of car stealing? In NSW, car stealing (also known as car theft) involves the stealing of motor vehicles or vessels. Did...

What is larceny meaning in Australian criminal law? Larceny, in simple terms, means stealing. It is an offence that involves theft, which relates to unlawful taking...

What is a committal hearing in criminal law proceedings in Australia? This hearing occurs if the accused person, with the help of their legal representative, cross-examines the witnesses who...

What is “affray” meaning under Australian Criminal Law? Generally, people get the criminal conviction of affray when they behave in a violent or threatening manner...

Content warning: This article contains explicit content. We advise reader discretion. What is involuntary manslaughter? Section 18 of the Crimes Act 1900 considers manslaughter as “every other punishable homicide”...

What is robbery? The offence involves unlawfully taking property from a person by force or the threat of force by putting the victim in fear....

What is the offence of driving under the influence (DUI)? Generally, the offence constitutes driving a vehicle while intoxicated. In some countries, this is a...

Content warning: This article contains sensitive content including texts on violence. We advise reader discretion. What is provocation? Generally, provocation is any wrongful act or...

Content Warning: This article contains explicit content. Reader discretion is advised. What are pornography laws in NSW? There may have been confusion and questions raised...

Arraignment refers to the court hearing where a defendant is formally charged with a criminal law offence and is asked to enter a plea of...

Content Warning: This article contains sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.   Is prostitution or sex work legal in Australia? Prostitution legislation is a state...

What are first time drug possession charges in NSW? Drug possession occurs if you have illegal drugs in your custody. In NSW, drug possession is...

There are various harassment laws in NSW. Harassment includes acts such as offensive jokes and gestures, unwelcome behaviour, or acts via electronic communication such as...

To “break and enter” means to physically break into a home or building or enter through a door, window, or gate that’s not open, but...

People often understand and define intimidation on a day-to-day basis as offensive behaviour or unpleasant interaction. But how do criminal laws in NSW define the...

When dealing with minor offences in New South Wales, the government can issue a fine in the form of a penalty notice NSW. Penalty notices in NSW...