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Illicit Tobacco And The Law: What Constitutes A Criminal Offence In Victoria?

This article explains what constitutes illicit tobacco, how it is treated under Victorian and Federal law, and what legal consequences individuals and businesses may face if charged.

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Cassius Turvey Murder Case: The Impact Of Race And Social Status In Criminal Investigations

The Turvey case stands as a stark reminder that the Australian legal system must continually evolve to ensure justice is both seen and felt by all communities it serves.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

To Apologise, Or Not To Apologise – That Is The Question

Within both the criminal and civil law contexts, the concepts of an apology and an admission often overlap.

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Holley Nethercote

Firearm Offences that Apply to Mass Shootings in New South Wales

New South Wales police officers charged Croydon Park man Artemios Mintzas with 25 firearm offences.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

NSW Police Force targets the possession of knives in public places

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

What Are The Penalties On Hiding Number Plates In NSW?

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

New Child Sex, Female Genital Mutilation And Necrophilia Laws

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

The Difference Between State And Federal Tobacco Offences In Victoria

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

The Various Offences Of Drug Supply In New South Wales

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Strip search class action confirms numerous NSW police strip searches illegal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Intensive correction order made against officer who illegally shared restricted data

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Blacktown-Area Blaze Leads to Malicious Damage and Detention Claims

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Lamont Law

Blacktown Zombie Knife Confiscation – Facing Prohibited Weapon Charges

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Lamont Law

Widescale Juvenile Theft-Spree Ends In Penrith

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Lamont Law

Insights Into Property And Debt Market

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Cathro & Partners

New road rules and driving offences come into effect across Australia

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

August 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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K&L Gates LLP

Emerging trends in the Australian regulatory environment

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

It depends – Should you involve your kids in the control of your family discretionary trust?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Penrith Man Faces Charges For Drug And Replica Firearm Possession While Driving

Serious legal consequences of driving with drugs in your possession under New South Wales law.

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Lamont Law

Combatting Child Exploitation And Online Grooming In Parramatta

Offences of this nature are grounded in federal law, reflecting the seriousness with which the Australian legal system treats online child exploitation.

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Lamont Law

Violence on Parramatta Line Sparks Fear Among Commuters

The use or threatened use of unlawful violence in a manner likely to cause a person of reasonable firmness to fear for their personal safety.

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Lamont Law

The Criminal Offence of Stealing Cattle in New South Wales

Stealing cattle is an offence that sits under section 126 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

High-Stakes Heist in Newcastle: Armed Robbery, Disguise, and E-Bike Getaway

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Lamont Law

Charges Laid Following Alleged Sexual Assault of Teenage Girl in Newcastle

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Lamont Law

Your Legal Rights as an Accused Drug Dealer | Freezing, Restraining and Forfeiture Orders

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

The Reaction To Charlie Kirk's Assassination And Its Implications For Employment Law

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Swaab

Luke Moore Secures Hatrick Of Successfully Suing Police

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

The Offence of Producing or Distributing Deepfake Porn Without Consent in NSW

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

The Double-edged Sword Of Narrow Pleadings

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Barry Nilsson

Charged With Larceny In Sydney? Why You Need A Specialist Criminal Lawyer

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Sexual Offences and the Pre-Charge Process: What Happens Before Charges are Laid?

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Adopting A Stepchild With Absent Father: Is It Possible?

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JB Solicitors

The Double-edged Sword Of Narrow Pleadings

This case demonstrates that if this is not done, a plaintiff may be denied any remedy despite an otherwise 'strong case for compensation'.

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Barry Nilsson

Charged With Larceny In Sydney? Why You Need A Specialist Criminal Lawyer

Larceny is unlawfully taking and carrying away someone else's property with the intention of permanently depriving them of it.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Sexual Offences and the Pre-Charge Process: What Happens Before Charges are Laid?

Sexual offence allegations are some of the most serious and distressing accusations a person can face.

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Adopting A Stepchild With Absent Father: Is It Possible?

Parental responsibility is not a joke and one should be mentally, emotionally, and financially prepared for it.

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JB Solicitors

Parent Taking Child Without Permission? Here's What You Should Do

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JB Solicitors

Pokémon Card Heist in East Maitland: When Collectibles Become Criminal Currency

Larceny refers to the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.

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Lamont Law

Parramatta Teen Accused in Gangland Murder as Police Intensify Underworld Investigations

Digital Evidence Access Order, a court order compelling a suspect to provide access (such as passwords or encryption keys) to digital devices.

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Lamont Law

Tweed Heads Police Charge Man Over Alleged Acid Attack in Domestic Violence Incident Involving Family Member

Tweed Heads and surrounding suburbs have seen a noticeable increase in domestic and family violence incidents over the past 12 months.

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Lamont Law

Cyber Assaults in Sydney: When Campus Grievances Escalate into Digital Warfare

A serious data breach at Western Sydney University (WSU) has brought to light a concerning evolution in cyber offending

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Lamont Law

The Law, Charges and Defences for Business Email Compromise (BEC) Fraud in NSW: When Cybercriminals Exploit Government Procurement Systems

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Lamont Law

Cybercrime Squad Charges Gosford Local in Ongoing Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation

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Lamont Law

Police Crack Down on Domestic and Sexual Violence Offenders in Blacktown During Statewide Operation

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Lamont Law

Clandestine Meth Lab Uncovered and Dismantled in Fairfield East

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Lamont Law

Crackdown underway in Newcastle as organised youth crime fuels spike in regional break and enters

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Lamont Law

Charged with Resisting Police or Disobeying a Police Direction?

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Why Hiring the Right Criminal Lawyer in Sydney Matters for Assault Charges

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Can A Criminal Lawyer Represent An Absent Client In Court?

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

The biggest mistrials and injustices in Australia: Wrongful convictions and imprisonments

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Consent Laws in Victoria: What You Need to Know

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Defending self-defence in domestic violence criminal cases

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Australia's true crime podcasts: 8 to listen to now

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Firearms in Australia: The tension between ownership and control

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Trespassing laws and penalties in Australia

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Crime Rates in Sydney: Suburbs with the Highest and Lowest Rates

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

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Webinar: AML for Lawyers – Restraining Orders First Conference

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Coercive control in Queensland family law

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Cooper Grace Ward

NSW affirmative consent campaign hits nail on the head, experts say

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Possession of drugs & drug supply charges - NSW complete guide

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Bully cops should remain on the force, NSW police watchdog finds

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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