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Alleged members of criminal group charged with a range of serious offences

Thirteen people face charges over a Sydney crime ring linked to thefts, drugs & firearms.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Understanding the charge of hindering or resisting police in NSW

In NSW, hindering police in their duties is a criminal offence with serious consequences.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Fighting for Justice: This Month, We're Fighting for Hannah Thomas

Hannah Thomas, former Greens candidate, is taking a bold stand following her serious injury at the hands of NSW Police.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Case note – Director of Public Prosecutions v Rosemary Gamble t/as Taz-Zorb [2025] TASMC 3

The owner of Taz-Zorb has been acquitted of charges under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas).

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Carroll & O'Dea

How to Defend a Sexual Assault Charge in Australia

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Abuse Victim Successful On Appeal

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Barry Nilsson

What Happens If I'm Charged With Unlawful Entry In NSW?

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

What Penalties Could Melbourne Childcare Worker Joshua Brown Face?

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Undercover police in Australia: Laws and limitations

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

What Do I Do About an Apprehended Violence Order AVO NSW?

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Provocation defence in Australia

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Voluntary assisted dying in Australia: The current state of play

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Barry Nilsson

Latest developments: Hannah Thomas arrest probe escalates

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Aggravated Assault

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

482 Visa Processing Times | Delays In Government Processing

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Block earner triumphs in ASIC appeal

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Piper Alderman

Australian Visa Processing Times And Key Migration Updates

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Fraud and corruption – how crisis management can help

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Bartier Perry

Cyber-Flashing Laws, Offences and Penalties in Australia

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Case summary: MTH v State of New South Wales [2025] NSWCA 122

It is important to note that each case is different, and that whether or not the State is liable for abuse by foster carers will depend on the facts of each case.

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Carroll & O'Dea

Cops Gone Wild: NSW Police Officers Consistently Commit Brutality With Impunity

These two incidents involve excessively violent use of force on a civilian under vastly different circumstances.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Justice for Colin Burling: Lawyers For Police Accountability Stand Up In Mental Health Interventions

Our case studies reflect our deep commitment to defending the rights of vulnerable individuals.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

NSW Police Officer Faces Charges of Possessing Bestiality and Child Abuse Material

The 38-year old senior constable attached to Hornsby Police Station was arrested just after 9am on 15 July 2025.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

NSW police officers please guilty after brutalising and degrading mentally ill woman

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Sexual touching offences in New South Wales

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

What is considered sexual assault? An up-to-date guide

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

NSW inquiry into cannabis laws recommends staged reforms leading to legalisation

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Do I have to tell my employer about my criminal record?

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Hall Payne Lawyers

The Offence of Aggravated Sexual Assault in Company in NSW

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Drug Supply Charges Brought Over Alleged Supply of Fake Cocaine

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

NSW Police Bail Checks Under Fire After LECC Report

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

NSW Government Bulletin: ICAC's powers to institute criminal proceedings

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Holding Redlich

Sydney Kebab Shop Shooting May Be Linked to Organised Crime

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Drug Supply Charges Brought Over Alleged Supply of Fake Cocaine

The Organised Crime Squad set up Strike Force Bookara to investigate an alleged South-American crime syndicate.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

NSW Police Bail Checks Under Fire After LECC Report

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) has called for urgent changes to police bail checks.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

NSW Government Bulletin: ICAC's powers to institute criminal proceedings

The decision has significant implications in relation to the powers of officers of the ICAC to commence criminal prosecutions.

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Holding Redlich

Sydney Kebab Shop Shooting May Be Linked to Organised Crime

Investigations are now underway as to whether the shooting is part of a spate of shootings across Sydney.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Criminal Psychologist

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Harsh Bail Laws Undermine The Presumption Of Innocence, Says NSW Chief Justice

Discusses the concerns about harsher bail conditions in NSW.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Victims of serious crime in NSW to be informed about offenders

Victims of serious crimes are now provided with information about convicted offenders to better inform them & give peace of mind.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

ATO Whistleblower Forced To Plead Guilty, After Court Finds He Is Not Protected By The Law

Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle pleaded guilty to four criminal offences on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Case Summary: Trustees Of The Roman Catholic Church For The Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle V AA [2025] NSWCA 72

The decision sets a precedent for future litigation involving institutional responsibility for abuse.

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Carroll & O'Dea

What is the meaning of "child abuse material"?

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Criminal Investigator – What Do They Do?

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Doli Incapax: The legal safety net for young children

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

What is the punishment for sexual assault?

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Astor Legal

We're Holding Institutions Accountable for Injustice

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

NSW Strip Searches: Current Class Action and What It Means for Your Right

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Youth Detention or State Violence? The Reiby Youth Justice Ordered to Show CCTV Footage

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Most common crimes over the long weekend in NSW

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

What are the most common crimes in the eastern suburbs of Sydney?

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Civil remedies for domestic violence victim's families

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Murder Trial Underway Over Alleged Mushroom Poisonings

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

An Unprecedented Inquiry: The Royal Commission Into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

AVO Conditions List

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Astor Legal

What Is the Evatt List?

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Unified Lawyers

Schoolyard Assault Highlights Trend Towards Violence in Youth Culture

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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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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