The Process of Debt Recovery Recovering outstanding debt involves several procedural stages. If an obligor fails to make payment or makes only partial payments over a certain period, in New South Wales, you may initiate legal proceedings in the Local Court or District Court, depending on the amount of the claim, by filing a Statement...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

Specialist Advocates in the Australian Legal System Understanding the roles of different legal professionals in Australia can be confusing, especially when it comes to barristers. What exactly does a barrister do, and when might you need one? At Citilawyers, we’re committed to demystifying the legal system so you can make confident, informed choices about your...Read More

The Tendency Rule and Evidence Admissibility (Section 97) The tendency rule provides that evidence of a person’s character, reputation, conduct, or tendency is not admissible to prove they acted in a specific way or had a particular state of mind on a particular occasion, based solely on that tendency. Our criminal lawyers Sydney regularly argue...Read More