Category: Criminal defence
Criminal law in NSW — bail, sentencing, defended hearings and appeals, from the Local Court to the CCA. By Sydney barrister Anthony Strik. To discuss your matter, book a conference or call 02 9232 4534.
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Another Win: Parramatta Local Court DV matter
Today brought another positive result at Parramatta Local Court. Acting on instructions from Asher Liew of Novarch Law, I appeared for a client who…
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Why would she lie?
In criminal trials, particularly those involving sexual offences, the question “Why would she lie?” can seem compelling at first glance. This rhetorical question, often…
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Photographic Evidence in Wounding Cases: Sufficient Proof or Expert Testimony Required?
Is photographic evidence alone sufficient to prove “wounding” in criminal cases, or is expert medical testimony always necessary? The Legal Definition of Wounding The…
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Another Charge Dropped by NSW Police involving Animal Cruelty
Intro In early January, a Solicitor for an animal rights legal organization contacted a state Legal Assistance Team requesting urgent representation in defending a…
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Dayney v The King [2024] HCA 22
DAYNEY v THE KING [2024] HCA 22 Today, the High Court unanimously dismissed an appeal from the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court…
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Are Gel blasters “guns” – Yes they are… but at the lower end
Medium Neutral Citation:R v Smith [2023] NSWDC 88Hearing dates:14 March 2023Decision date:29 March 2023Jurisdiction:CriminalBefore:P Conlon SC ADCJDecision: In respect of Counts 10, 16, 23…
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Successful District Court Appeal – Client immediately released. MH was sentenced to 3.5 years gaol in the Local Court
27 March 2024 Matter of [MH] 2022/00229517. I was instructed by Joanna Pasternak of Lamont Law to achieve this wonderful outcome for the client.…
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Victims Support Levy (VSL) and Court Costs Levy (CCL)
Navigating the legal system can be a daunting experience, especially if you find yourself facing criminal charges. In New South Wales (NSW), in addition…
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Digital Driver’s Licence Dilemma: A Cautionary Tale from Down Under
In the age of technology, where everything is available at the touch of a button, even our driver’s licences have gone digital. But what…
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KNIGHT v. THE QUEEN (1992) 175 CLR 495
KNIGHT v. THE QUEEN (1992) 175 CLR 495 5 November 1992 Criminal Law Criminal Law—Attempt—Attempted murder—Mental element—Intent to kill—Intent dependent on inference from other…