What Does Assault Mean, and You Should Do? In New South Wales, assault is a criminal offence that covers a wide range of conduct. Many people assume it only involves physically hitting someone, but the legal definition is broader. This criminal charge can involve physical contact, but it can also include behaviour that causes another person...Read More
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 evidence has significant probative value and outweighs any risk of prejudice. This...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. Our criminal lawyers advise clients on self-defence claims and other defences to assault and...Read More
How Severity Grading Impacts Rights, Penalties & Global Mobility Criminal 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
