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; […]
In today’s day and age where Coronavirus is spreading like wildfire and people are worried about contracting this disease, is it possible to be convicted for joking about having said disease and transmitting this to another person? This question is posed in light of a recent event unfolding where a young adult was allegedly pretending […]
There can be instances where the prosecution requires witnesses to give evidence against family members. It should be noted that no witness needs to attend Court unless they have been served with a subpoena. If the witness is competent and does come to court, the Court must then determine whether or not they can be […]
In a marriage or de-facto relationship, lottery wins acquired during the marriage and after separation can be part of the matrimonial pool available for distribution during property settlement under the Family Law Act 1975. The most important question is by whom the contribution was made. Contribution of both parties If both parties receive a source […]
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 […]
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