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November 22, 2016
What Happens in a Bail Application and Applying for Bail Bail Application, when it comes to achieving a successful result with a bail application, George Sten and Co Criminal Lawyers have a stellar track...
November 1, 2016
OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE - OFFENSIVE CONDUCT Offensive conduct and offensive language use are both summary offences. This means they are tried within Local Courts. Charges pertaining to the use of offensive...
October 20, 2016
MALICIOUS DAMAGE OF PROPERTY In simple terms, malicious damage of property means that you intended to cause the damage to the property or intended to destroy it. Malicious damage of property, often also...
October 14, 2016
Child Sex Offence - Introduction Child sex offences in New South Wales, courts can impose severe penalties for sexual offences involving children. These penalties range from the most severe being full...
September 28, 2016
High Range Drink Driving Introduction Drink driving is one of the most common offences dealt within the Local Courts of NSW. There is legislation in place that makes it an offence to drive under the...
September 15, 2016
Upon the issuing of an AVO (Apprehended Violence Order), the following conditions are included preventing the person subject to the order from: assaulting, molesting, harassing, or interfering with the...
September 15, 2016
Apprehended Violence Order - If a person does not consent to an AVO, the matter will be adjourned so the magistrate can decide whether there are grounds to make an order. In such a circumstance, a person...
September 15, 2016
Court issued - An AVO (Apprehended Violence Order) can be issued by the court under the following circumstances: the defendant consents to the order being made; after hearing all of the evidence, the ...
September 15, 2016
Apprehended Violence Order and the steps to take after the application. Upon the making of an application for an order, it’s essential to note the court date when the application is made. The application...