In NSW, the Children’s Court sits in three courthouses specifically designated for the Court. These courthouses are located at Parramatta, Surry Hills and Broadmeadow. The Children’s Court is a specialist court to deal with criminal cases, applications for apprehended violence orders, as well as other matters concerning children.
Dressing for Jury Duty If you are summoned to court for jury duty, and are wondering what to wear for jury duty, remember that you will be in a formal setting and should dress accordingly. Most people wear suits or dresses to court, but there is no specific dress code. It’s your civic duty to...
For criminal defence lawyers, call (02) 9533 2269. Have you been charged with a criminal offence and you want to plead Not Guilty? Or are you unsure whether you should plead Guilty or Not Guilty?
Most people never even consider the possibility of needing the services of criminal lawyers Sydney, until they are arrested and charged for an offence, the most common of which in many areas of Sydney are drink driving charges.
If you or a friend or loved one have been arrested and charged with criminal offences and refused bail by the Police, then you might think that the most important first step is to apply for Bail by making a Bail application (also known as a “Release application”) to the Court.
A criminal lawyer appears in Court on your behalf in relation to any type of criminal offence or charge. If you have been charged with a criminal offence, you should call to enquire about representation for your case as soon as possible. Don’t wait until the day before you have to attend Court!
There are several offences of Stalking or Intimidation, also commonly referred to as Stalk or Intimidate, including Stalk, Harass, or Intimidate a Police or other Law Enforcement Officer (Division 8A, Crimes Act 1900), and Stalk, Harass or Intimidate a school student or school teacher or other school staff member (Division 8B, Crimes Act 1900).
Larceny, or theft of personal property, is a common law offence, and is provided for in Division 5 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). It is punishable by up to five years imprisonment (section 117, Crimes Act). There are a number of factors taken into consideration by the Court to determine whether a larceny offence is established by the Prosecution.
It is an offence to Break and Enter a dwelling or other building and Commit a Serious Indictable Offence. It is also an offence to Break and Enter with the Intent to Commit a Serious Indictable Offence.