Stop Detain Search: When is a Search Legal?
Stop Detain Search: When is a Search Legal? Police Powers The Police have a difficult job. We all know the stressful situations Police can be thrown into whether incidents of domestic violence or arriving at the scene of horrific car accidents. We all look to the Police to protect us and we want them to […]
Bail Applications: What Does Show Cause Mean?
I’ve got a bail application. Something was said about show cause. What do they mean? If you or your legal representative have been asked to “show cause” when you appear at Court for your Bail Application, it means that you have to explain why your detention is not justified. What happened to the presumption […]
Bail Applications and Show Cause Hearing
I’ve been charged and I’ve been told to make a Release Application. Is that the same as bail? Now I’ve been told I have to go to a Show Cause Hearing? What is Bail? Bail is a set of pre-trial conditions that are imposed once someone who has been charged to make sure they comply […]
My Son was Caught with Ice. Will he Have to go to Gaol?
Not necessarily. Each case is different but we have represented a number of adolescents and young people who have been charged with illegal drug offences. They have gone on to lead productive lives and gain secure and fulfilling employment. Role of Psychological Reports Too often young people fall between the cracks. They may have learning […]
Bail and COVID-19
The current pandemic has affected court proceedings and how some procedures and charges are dealt with by the courts. Bail Applications may be moved between courts and the magistrates have to consider the safety of everyone involved. We have also run Bail Applications by video-link where we represented clients to the Court and presented our […]
Is A Gel Blaster a Toy or a Weapon?
“I bought a gel blaster in Queensland but got charged for owning it in NSW”. WHY? Simple Answer Gel blasters are illegal in New South Wales and if you are charged with possession of a gel blaster without a gun licence, you can not only be fined but also you can face a gaol term […]