A Royal Commission is an independent public inquiry established only in rare and exceptional circumstances to examine matters of major public importance. It is the highest form of inquiry in Australia and ensures effective investigations of significant matters of public concern, and informs government decision-making. Royal Commissions are independent investigative bodies with powers set out […]Continue reading
In New South Wales, if an accused person fails to attend court as required, the court may issue a warrant for their arrest under the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW). Arrest Warrant A person who issues a court attendance notice may, at any time after the notice is issued and before the date on which […]Continue reading
Producing or disseminating bestiality or animal crush material is an offence under section 547E of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). A person who produces or disseminates bestiality or animal crush material is guilty of an offence. The maximum penalty is imprisonment for 5 years. A person who possesses bestiality or animal crush material is guilty […]Continue reading
Peeping or prying is an offence under Section 547C of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). A conviction requires the prosecution to establish that a person was in, on, or near a building without reasonable cause, with the intention to peep or pry upon another person. Penalties include imprisonment for three months or a fine of […]Continue reading
The manufacture and production of prohibited drugs is an offence under Section 24 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW). Penalties vary according to the type and amount of drug involved. A person commits an offence if they manufacture or produce a prohibited drug, or knowingly take part in the manufacture or production […]Continue reading
Aggravated sexual touching is an offence under Section 61KD of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). It applies when a person intentionally and without consent engages in sexual touching in circumstances of aggravation. The offence carries a maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment. Elements To establish the charge, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that […]Continue reading
Possessing an unregistered firearm in a public place is an offence under section 93I of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). The standard maximum imprisonment is 10 years, which increases to 14 years if the offence is considered aggravated. Elements The prosecution must establish: The person possessed an unregistered firearm. The person possessed an unregistered firearm […]Continue reading
Coincidence evidence refers to evidence of two or more events that is relied upon to show that a person engaged in particular conduct or had a particular state of mind, based on the similarities between those events. Its admissibility is governed by the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW), primarily sections 98 and 101. As a general […]Continue reading
The offence of causing danger with a firearm or spear gun is set out in Section 93G of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). It carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment. Elements A person commits this offence if they: Possess a loaded firearm or spear gun in a public place, or anywhere, in a […]Continue reading
Possessing data with the intention of committing a serious computer offence is an offence under Section 308F of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). It carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison. The prosecution must show that the person had the data in their possession or under their control, and that they intended to […]Continue reading
