Published by Geoff Harrison | 22 August 2025 The offence of Consorting under s93X of the Crimes Act 1900 carries a maximum penalty of 3...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 21 August 2025 The offence of receiving or disposing of stolen property under s189 of the Crimes Act 1900...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 14 August 2025 Taking and driving a conveyance or being in a conveyance without the consent of the owner is...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 12 August 2025 A property recovery order is an ancillary order to the court making either an Interim or...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 11 August 2025 A Markuleski direction is applicable where an accused faces multiple counts on an indictment...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 17 July 2025 An accused may suffer a significant forensic disadvantage in the conduct of their case due to...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 12 July 2025 A fundamental principle of the Australian justice system is open justice, with proceedings...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 12 May 2025 The issue of whether the Local Court, which does not have inherent jurisdiction, has the power...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 8 May 2025 Sentencing plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system. It greatly impacts both...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 11 May 2025 It is an aggravating factor for a sexual assault offence if at the time of the offence the...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 10 May 2025 The power of police to conduct a strip search is set out under Part 4, Division 4 of the Law...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 10 May 2025 The statutory requirements and powers relating to search warrants are set out under Part 5,...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 30 April 2025 A police officer has the power under the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 29 April 2025 The Commissioner of Fines Administration under the Fines Act 1996 ('the Act') is appointed...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 28 April 2025 Section 43A of the Crimes Act 1900 commenced on 22 October 2004 and was introduced by the...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 21 April 2025 The following provisions commenced on 1 July 2024. The offence involves engaging in conduct...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 19 April 2025 As of 11 October 2024, a person charged with a "serious domestic violence offence" as defined...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 16 March 2025 A "registrable person" is a person who is convicted of a "registerable offence" as defined by...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 15 March 2025 As per s5(1) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, a court must not sentence an...

Published by Geoff Harrison | 15 March 2025 The Form 1 procedure allows the court to take into account other offences for which the...