Robbery is not defined in the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), however in R v Foster (1995) 78 A Crim R 517 at 522, the court defined robbery as: The essence of a robbery is that violence is done or threatened to the person of the owner or custodian who stands between the offender and the […]
Pursuant to section 48 Crimes Act 1900, it is an offence punishable by 14 years imprisonment to place explosives near buildings, conveyances or public places. Section 48 Crimes Act 1900 states: A person who causes an explosive to be placed in or near— (a) a building, or (b) a vehicle, vessel, train or other conveyance, or (c) a public place, with the […]
The Australian government has implemented further restrictions to slow the spread of Covid-19 in light of several reports demonstrating the nations continued disregard and disobedience. The Prime Minister has announced the following restrictions which will take effect from Midnight tonight: Seniors 70 years and older are urged to self-isolate and limit interactions with the public; […]
If you are subjected to a search by a police officer, you may find it daunting and uncomfortable. However, it may be useful to understand your rights when this occurs and the circumstances when a police officer is allowed to conduct a search. In New South Wales the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 […]
What is a default judgement? Default judgement occurs when the Court makes a judgement against the defendant without having a hearing in Court because the defendant did not file a defence to the statement of claim. On what basis can a default judgement be set aside? Rule 36.16(2) of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 […]
Domestic violence (DV) is a serious offence that can have serious consequences for the defendant. If you have been charged with a DV offence, you would have probably also been issued with an Apprehended Domestic Violence order (ADVO). If you have not been charged with a DV offence, the police can still make an application […]
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