The Difference Between A Criminal Offence & A Traffic Offence Most people don’t realise that some driving-related offences can actually cross the line into criminal territory. What might seem like a minor traffic infringement could, under certain circumstances, lead to serious legal consequences that follow you for life. Understanding the distinction between a criminal offence…
NEWS Refusing A Random Breath Test In Australia In Australia, driving under the influence (DUI) laws are essential for safeguarding everyone on the road. They are designed to prevent accidents and save lives by discouraging impaired driving. But what if you’re stopped for a routine check and decide to refuse a random breath test? Making…
NEWS Should I Hire A Traffic Offence Lawyer For My Speeding Ticket? Navigating the aftermath of a speeding ticket. It’s a scenario many drivers find themselves in, caught between the immediate sting of speeding ticket fines and the looming question: Should I hire a traffic offence lawyer for my speeding ticket? This common dilemma pits…
NEWS Section 10 Dismissal: Your Questions Answered If you’re like most Australians, your knowledge of the law is probably restricted to common crimes and typical punishments. However, there’s one particular concept that you should be aware of, because it can be significant for those entangled in legal matters. If you have heard of a Section…
NEWS The Legal Consequences of Reckless Driving Imagine cruising down the road with the wind in your hair, enjoying the freedom of the open highway. Suddenly, a car careens past you, narrowly avoiding disaster. Your heart races as you witness yet another instance of reckless and negligent driving. This dangerous behaviour not only jeopardises our…
NEWS Searching Without A Warrant: Know Your Rights Have you ever been stopped and searched by the police without a warrant? It can be a frightening and confusing experience, leaving you unsure of your rights and legal options. Understanding your rights during a police search is crucial for protecting your privacy and preventing illegal searches….
NEWS Local Sydney Law Firm Warns of Increased Breath Testing Did you know that when COVID restrictions came into full effect, some Australian states suspended Random Breath Testing and Mobile Drug Testing due to pandemic related public health concerns? Now, as Sydney COVID restrictions ease, RBTs and MDTs are back on the streets with a…
NEWS Can I Refuse to Testify Against My Family? Being called to testify in court is a stressful experience itself, but even more so, when you are called to testify against your loved-one. Even if your family member has a drink driving offence, traffic offence or even a criminal offence, our professional criminal defence lawyers…
NEWS Could a Licence Appeal Get You Out of Your Driving Offence? Here at The Defenders, our Criminal lawyers in Parramatta fight criminal offences for learner drivers, as well as P1 and P2-Platers. The following is a helpful guide for new drivers that explores driving offences and their consequences, as well as how criminal defence…
NEWS How to get your Traffic Offence Dismissed with a Section 10 If you have been charged with a traffic offence there are several conditional discharges under the Section 10 dismissal you can apply for to have your traffic offence dismissed. Most importantly, you will need a traffic offence lawyer to help you receive a…
