What It Is and How to Get It Admitted in NSW Courts What Is Tendency Evidence Under the Evidence Act NSW? Tendency Evidence as the name suggests is evidence used to prove the defendant’s “tendency”. This evidence is excluded by the Evidence Act NSW 1995 but can be admitted if the court thinks that the...Read More

Employee Data Theft  Employee data theft occurs when current or former workers access, copy, or misuse company information without authorisation. This may include:  Customer lists and contact databases  Pricing strategies and financial information Product designs and technical specifications  Business plans and market research  Proprietary software or source code  Supplier and vendor relationships  The theft can...Read More

Police powers in NSW have undergone significant legislative reforms that reshape the legal framework governing searches, arrests, and digital evidence. Recent changes to police powers aim to strike a balance between public safety and individual privacy rights. Understanding police powers and your legal protections is crucial when interacting with law enforcement, as these powers encompass...Read More

In NSW, self-defence may be available as a defence to certain charges under section 418 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). A person is not criminally responsible for an offence if they carry out the conduct constituting the offence in self-defence. Legal Elements of Self-Defence A person carries out conduct in self-defence if and only...Read More

How Severity Grading Impacts Rights, Penalties & Global Mobility ICriminal charges can have vastly different consequences depending on jurisdiction and classification. Imagine being charged with a crime overseas: Could a “misdemeanour” in Los Angeles derail your life more significantly than an “indictable offence” in Sydney? With increasing global mobility, understanding how criminal charges are classified...Read More

The New South Wales police have statutory powers relating to the questioning, arrest and search of persons suspected of having committed a criminal offence. Understanding search warrant requirements and police search powers is essential for protecting your rights. There are also laws in place that protect individual rights by providing safeguards that police must follow...Read More