Category: Criminal Law

A lawyer performs cross examination in order to expose gaps in the witness's evidence. In movies or dramas, this is where the lawyer keeps questioning...

Misappropriation can be understood as the unlawful, improper or unauthorised use of funds. In other words, it can be understood as ‘stealing’ of money from...

False accusations are perhaps one of the most contested legal matters in family law. It’s very nerve-racking and stressful for someone to face this in court...

Seeking legal advice Sydney remains important until this day. Lawyers can provide legal advice whether it’s before, during, or after the end of a legal...

Indeed, only a qualified legal practitioner provides NSW legal advice. People dealing with divorce/separation, child custody, asset divisions, and other family law matters can obtain...

People facing legal issues should have access to jargon-free legal advice NSW. However, clients won't be so sure of the quality of service they will...

If you have had to deal with subpoenas, you must be wondering what is a return of subpoena. Let’s first understand, what is a subpoena?...

The aim of this article is to explain what is an ADVO, by covering certain key points related to the term.   Firstly, to understand what...

If you have a Court hearing coming up for an ongoing case, there are chances that you have heard of the phrase ‘pre-trial review’. Before...

If you are finding yourself asking the question of ‘how to get an AVO lifted’, the chances are you have an AVO in place against...

When one partner acts abusive or violent towards another, a typical result is that an apprehended violence order will be taken out against them to...

Have you been in a fight with your partner, neighbour, relative, or anyone in a domestic environment? Have you ever been charged with a common...

One Friday night, John Doe decided to go out for drinks with his mates to celebrate the end of a tough week of work. Unwilling...

You’re driving along the road and something catches your attention. Perhaps it’s the sound of your phone buzzing after you receive a text. Or, perhaps...

Do you think I should catch an Uber? If you’ve knocked back a few alcoholic beverages and asked if you think you should catch an...

Introduction Field v R [2015] NSWCCA 332 (“the case”) is a criminal case involving the judicial review of a conviction of manslaughter. The parties to...