Sherleen Chand

Any person who has sexual intercourse with another person without the consent of the other person and who knows that the other person does not consent to the sexual intercourse is liable to imprisonment for 14 years. In the case…

Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 (NSW), aims to divert those with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system towards getting the help they need. The provision allows a person to avoid a criminal record…

MURDER Murder is one of the most serious criminal offences in New South Wales. Homicide are cases involving the death of a person. The two most distinct categories of offences involving death are murder and manslaughter, but other offences include assault causing death (“one…

What is Affray? The offence of Affray is found in Section 93C of the Crimes Act (NSW) as follows:  1. A person uses or threatens to use unlawful violence towards another person; 2. In a private or public place; and …

Pursuant to Section 117 of the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) Negligent Driving means driving without the due care and attention reasonably expected of the ordinary prudent driver.  The definition of “drive” is not defined in the legislation. Although in case…

Break and enterhas long been regarded as a serious crime by the legislation and the degree of criminality involved. New South Wales retains the highest full-time imprisonment for breaking and entering/burglary offences across Australia when the offence is dealt with…

Police in NSW has the power to stop drivers and test for alcohol, and make arrests based on blood alcohol levels. NSW police conduct about 5 million breath tests each year in NSW. These are some of the penalties, from fines to…

Centrelink fraud or Social Security fraud involves intentionally receiving money you are not entitled to receive from Centrelink. These offences are treated very seriously by the Courts because they involve intentional deception of a government resource. The majority of Centrelink…

An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a legal order designed to protect individuals from domestic violence, threats of violence, or harm. It is often referred to as a restraining order or protection order. If you fear future violence, threats, or…

The New South Wales Legislation defines bail as the authority to be at liberty for an alleged offence that the accused has been charged with pending the outcome of their court proceedings. The decision to grant bail can come about…