Police searches are often where drug possession and drug supply charges begin. Drugs may be found in a pocket, bag, car, bedroom, wallet, or shared home. In more serious cases, police may rely on a search warrant to enter a home and seize drugs, cash, phones, scales, or other items they say are connected to…
Read articleBeing found near drugs is not the same as being guilty of possessing them. This is one of the most misunderstood areas of NSW drug law, and one of the most important. If you have been charged, or someone you know has been charged, because drugs were found nearby in a car, a shared house,…
Read articleHaving your licence suspended on the spot by police can be overwhelming. One moment you’re driving, and the next, you’re told you can’t drive at all, effective immediately. This is known as an immediate licence suspension, and it applies to a range of serious driving offences in New South Wales. If this has happened to…
Read articleBeing caught with drugs in New South Wales can be a stressful and confusing experience, especially if it’s your first time dealing with the police or the court system. Many people assume that small amounts for personal use aren’t taken seriously. In reality, a drug possession charge is one of the most commonly prosecuted offences…
Read article“Common assault” might sound minor, but in New South Wales, it’s one of the most frequently charged criminal offences, and it can still carry serious consequences. Many people are surprised to learn that you don’t have to touch someone to be charged with assault. In fact, common assault covers a wide range of everyday situations,…
Read articleUnder NSW law, assault occasioning actual bodily harm is an offence where: It sounds straightforward, but both elements are broader than most people think. What counts as “assault”? Assault isn’t just hitting someone. It can include: Even raising a fist in a threatening way can sometimes be enough. What is “actual bodily harm”?…
Read articleWhy This Is the #1 Question Clients Ask When people call a criminal lawyer after being charged with drug possession, this is almost always the first question: “Am I going to get a criminal conviction?” The fear is understandable. A conviction for possess prohibited drug can impact: The good news: A conviction is NOT inevitable.…
Read articleSpecial range drink driving applies to certain licence categories that must maintain a zero-alcohol limit, such as professional drivers or those under interlock orders. Many people are surprised to learn that even a reading of 0.02 can lead to a serious offence. This leads to the common question: “Why is special range treated so harshly?”…
Read articleWhy Understanding Penalties Matters More Than You Think Drug possession is one of the most charged offences in New South Wales. Yet, despite how common it is, most people do not understand how serious the consequences can be or how much discretion the court actually has when determining penalties. The reality is this: Most people…
Read articleNovice range drink driving is one of the most common alcohol-related offences for new drivers, but also one of the most misunderstood. If you hold a P1, P2, or learner licence, you must have a BAC of 0.00 at all times. So even the smallest amount of alcohol can put you over the limit. This…
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