The offence of common assault is outlined in s 61 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW): Whosoever assaults any person, although not occasioning actual bodily harm, shall be liable to imprisonment for two years. Case law is helpful in narrowing what exactly is required for an offence to be found. This post discusses some, but […]Continue reading
In Australia, dealing with the proceeds of crime is a serious legal matter. These laws aim to prevent individuals or organisations from benefiting from criminal activities, such as drug trafficking, fraud, tax evasion, or organised crime. Here’s an overview of the key laws and processes that govern proceeds of crime matters in Australia. What […]Continue reading
In a criminal trial, the jury holds a critical role as the impartial decision-makers, ensuring that justice is served based on community standards and unbiased judgment. Composed of everyday citizens, the jury’s primary responsibility is to determine whether the accused is guilty or not guilty, relying entirely on the evidence presented in court. In Australia, […]Continue reading
If you have been convicted in the Local Court and believe the decision was wrong, you may have the option to challenge it through a ‘District Court Conviction Appeal’. What am I Appealing? A conviction appeal is about challenging the finding of guilt made by the Local Court, rather than the sentence itself (although […]Continue reading
About The Murray Direction refers to an instruction given by a judge to the jury when the prosecution’s case relies heavily on uncorroborated evidence from a single witness. This comes from the case R v Murray (1987) 11 NSWLR 12, where it was determined that juries should be cautious when convicting solely based on such […]Continue reading
