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Police to Target Drink Driving Parents

Posted on June 6th, 2011

NSW police are planning to crack down on drink driving parents should the recent reported rise of parents caught drink driving with their children in the car continue. Such measures would include random breath testing in the early afternoon in the vicinity of schools, children’s parks and playgrounds. This year so far more than five [...]

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DNA Evidence: Benjamin & Leonardo wins Murder Trial

Posted on February 11th, 2011

“…it does not take much to persuade the average detective that someone is guilty. Unfortunately, when this occurs police investigation may turn into a targeting exercise, in which the target is pursued and any evidence tending to clear the target is ignored or even concealed.” Chester Porter QC, The Conviction of the Innocent In November [...]

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Sexual Assault – CASE STUDY

Posted on February 11th, 2011

Jake* was charged by Police with an offence of sexual assault. Jake was refused bail by the Police. Police allowed Jake to contact a lawyer to attend Court on his behalf to make an application for bail. The Lawyer he contacted did not have experience in sexual assault cases. Jake was bail refused by the [...]

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New Laws Regarding AVO’s – What you need to know

Posted on January 4th, 2011

Apprehended Violence Orders are orders that provide legal protection for those who fear for their safety as a result of physical violence, harassment, intimidation and stalking. There are 2 types of Apprehended Violence Order: Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (eg against a partner, relative or house member); and Apprehended Personal Violence Order (against all other persons [...]

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