NSW Courts Articles

From Personal Info to Possessions: Fraud on the Rise in NSW

Although most categories of crime are in decline, the incidence of fraud is increasing, according to figures from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). The most common types of fraud and dishonesty offences in NSW include credit card fraud, petrol theft and identity theft. What are fraud offences? Fraud offences vary immensely,… Read more »

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Should you be labelled a ‘criminal’ if you didn’t know you were breaking the law?

‘Ignorance of the law is no excuse’ is a well-known phrase, but the implications are perhaps not as well known. The principle seeks to prevent people from getting away with claiming ignorance when they were conscious of the physical actions they were undertaking. It also means that if the prosecution can prove the ingredients of… Read more »

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Rising Crime Rates in Tamworth

Tamworth is a region of NSW that is best known for its country music and horses, but unfortunately the area has also received attention for its high crime rates, with figures for some crimes rising well-above the national average in recent years. While the rate of crime in Tamworth has been blamed on several factors,… Read more »

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What is the Standard of Proof in Traffic Cases?

There is some confusion about the standard of proof in traffic cases, and justifiably so. Much of the confusion arises from the personal experiences of our readers, who receive traffic infringements and are then given conflicting advice. Many are adamant that they are  innocent. Some point out that police relied upon guesswork or unscrupulous practices… Read more »

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