In NSW, all drink driving cases are serious, and even low range drink driving penalties mean that you could end up before a magistrate facing a range of potential penalties. Drink driving is a factor in one out of every five fatal crashes according to the RMS, and costs the community millions of dollars every year…. Read more »
In recent years, the growing dangers of using a mobile phone while driving have led to media campaigns to ‘get your hand off it!’. While tougher penalties were put in place to act as a deterrent, the enforcement of those laws has proved to be a problem as it relies heavily on police being able… Read more »
There are thousands-upon-thousands of types of criminal offences in NSW, and it is unlikely that there are many of us that haven’t committed a crime at some point in our lives. Many of us may have received a parking or speeding ticket, but not all offences are classified as ‘criminal’ and will lead to a… Read more »
You might be wondering, what is a DUI and how is it different to a PCA offence? DUI is also known as driving under the influence of any alcohol or other drug. It is a charge that may be brought where there was no valid breath test to confirm a particular blood alcohol concentration. This… Read more »
If you have ever been lost in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language, you probably felt a bit lost and anxious. It is quite clear that being unable to speak the language in a stressful environment can be a very difficult experience. Being in a police station or courtroom and not being… Read more »
While road rage is something we may all internally battle, one lawyer certainly didn’t manage to contain his anger after running straight into a motorcycle rider. The rider, 28-year-old Alex Chapman, had only been on his L-plates for less than one week. He was riding along the Pacific Highway when hit from behind by Murray… Read more »
Silly mistakes can have a sneaky habit of catching up with us. We’ve all done things we regret and may have even had a run in with the law. If you’ve got a criminal record, you may still be feeling its implications years down the track. Surely, you think, how can I still be paying… Read more »
No one likes receiving fines but it’s even worse if your financial situation means that you simply can’t afford to pay them. Keep in mind that if you want to contest the infringement notice, and it was one caught on camera, you are allowed to make an application to view the images. This will not… Read more »
Driving while suspended is a criminal offence in NSW. If you are caught driving without a licence, you could find yourself facing fines, a court-imposed disqualification or even prison. Drivers can be suspended by accumulating too many demerit points on their licence. If you have a demerit point disqualification in NSW, it’s important that you… Read more »
If you have appeared in court and were unsuccessful or unhappy with the result, you may be considering if it is possible to appeal your case – the conviction, the sentence or both may be appealed. If your case was heard in a Local Court, you have a few options. An appeal from the Local… Read more »