Can I be Criminally Charged for a Facebook Post?
Many people using social media websites are unaware they can be charged with a criminal offence. Many people these days have a Facebook account. It was a well reported in the media when the number of users of the social media site exceeded one billion. With the increase in popularity of social media websites such […]
What should I do if I’m charged with a ‘failure to comply with direction’?
Recently, we represented a driver who was charged with “Failure to Comply with Direction” under section 199 of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002. The incident involved our client, the driver, being detected as speeding by the police officer with the Lidar (Speed Detection Device). The police officer then motioned with his arms […]
Court penalties for traffic offences
What happens in court if I’m represented by a traffic lawyer? If you are represented by a traffic lawyer, generally you will not have to say or do anything. The following procedure will take place: Your solicitor will confirm that you are pleading guilty. When your matter is mentioned, your solicitor will get you to […]
How to write a character reference for court NSW
Want to learn how to write a character reference for court NSW? This guide has been designed to assist you in the preparation of a character reference for court in NSW Australia. Does a character reference help in court? We have discovered that a well-drafted Court character reference can have an impact upon the sentence […]
Centrelink
The recent Government decision to crack down on so-called ‘welfare cheats’ has resulted in an important legislative amendment that has implications for every person in receipt of social security payments or in possession of a concession card. These amendments relate to the way a court will interpret section 135.2 of the Criminal Code. Section 135.2 […]
