Excellent Notary Services in Blacktown
We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our range of legal services at Pannu Lawyers – Notary Services! Navjot Singh was appointed as a Notary Public on 28 September 2023. As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and reliable legal solutions, we are now offering notarial services to meet all your authentication and certification […]
What is Common Assault in NSW?
Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) states:“Whosoever assaults any person, although not occasioning actual bodily harm, shall be liable toimprisonment for two years.”It was held in R v Ireland [1998] 1 AC 147 that an assault can be defined as an act by which a personintentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend […]
Consenting to an ADVO on a “without admissions” basis is no joke
An Apprehended Domestic Violence Order is a civil order that is used to protect a “Person In Need Of Protection” (PINOP) from the defendant. This is ordinarily a person who is in a domestic relationship with the defendant, such as the spouse, partner, children, or another family member with whom the defendant resides. When an accused […]
A Legal Perspective: What to Do if You’re Served with an AVO
Being served with an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) in Australia can be a distressing and legally complex situation. This article offers a legal perspective on what individuals should do if they find themselves served with an AVO. It will discuss the steps to take and the importance of seeking legal representation. Understanding the AVO First and foremost, it’s essential […]
The Impact of Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) on Visas in Australia
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) are legal instruments used to protect individuals in Australia from harassment, threats, and violence. While AVOs are primarily associated with domestic violence situations, they can have significant consequences on an individual’s immigration status, particularly if they hold a visa. In this article, we will explore the impact of AVOs on visas […]
Understanding AVO Restrictions in New South Wales (NSW)
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) are legal orders designed to protect individuals from harassment, threats, and acts of violence in New South Wales (NSW). AVOs serve as a crucial tool in ensuring the safety and well-being of those who have been subjected to such behaviour. This article provides an overview of AVO restrictions in NSW, including […]
Man charged with multiple sexual touching offences spanning 20 years
Police have charged a 64-year-old man after they finalised an investigation into allegations of sexual touching which occurred over more than two decades. The allegations are that in March 2022, the man inappropriately touched a 66-year-old woman at a business on Elizabeth Street in Liverpool. It was alleged that in October 2022 he touched the […]
Eye-watering $18,900 fine reduced to $4,350 by Pannu Lawyers
One of our clients was able to heave a huge sigh of relief when we were able to represent their interests at the District Court in Parramatta. The person was charged with 17 separate counts of “supply a restricted substance otherwise than by wholesale” pursuant to section 10 of the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966. The person […]
Employee fired for alleged abusive and aggressive behaviour found to have been unfairly dismissed.
Umit Deniz v Alvaro Transport Pty Ltd [2023] FWC 1273 (30 May 2023) was a recent case at the Fair Work Commission (FWC). It concerned a man who said he had been unfairly dismissed. His employer had dismissed him for “acts of violence, bullying, harassment or discrimination, including use of foul or abusive language”. This was […]
Can an accused be prevented from seeing their entire brief of evidence?
If an accused makes a plea of not guilty and goes to trial for murder in NSW, the matter will begin in the Local Court for committal proceedings. Then the trial will be heard at the Supreme Court. It is important, then, that the brief of evidence is received so that the defendant can know […]