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Feb72022
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The latest COVID-19 rules in New South Wales

Criminal LawBy adminFebruary 7, 2022

Given the high rate of vaccination in NSW, and the endemic nature of the Omicron variant, many of the existing rules surrounding COVID-19 have either been eased or entirely scrapped. However, it is still important to be aware of what rules are still in place, to both keep yourself safe and to ensure you are…

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Dec152021
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Double Demerit Period over the Christmas Holidays

Blog, drivingBy adminDecember 15, 2021

This year, NSW will be running a double demerit period from the 24th of December until the 3rd of January, capturing a large part of the summer holiday break. The double demerit point scheme applies for the following types of offences: Speeding Illegal use of mobile phones Not wearing a seatbelt Riding without a helmet…

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Nov302021
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New Sexual Consent Laws Pass NSW Parliament

BlogBy adminNovember 30, 2021

New Sexual Consent Laws Pass NSW Parliament Major reforms have passed through NSW Parliament last week, setting clearer legal boundaries for what is considered sexual consent. The new laws require that ‘affirmative consent’ must be obtained before engaging in sexual activity. In criminal sexual trials, people accused of such a crime who hope to raise…

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Jul222021
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Brady & Associates Lawyers – COVID-19 (UPDATE)

BlogBy adminJuly 22, 2021

COVID-19 has caused major changes to the legal system and to how we run our office. Read here for more info

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May202021
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Updates to the Mental Illness Defence in Criminal Matters

Blog, NewsBy adminMay 20, 2021

From the 27th of March 2021, new legislation has been in place to regulate the use of mental health defences in criminal cases. The new Act, known as the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020, has remade and replaced the old Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990. What are the changes? The…

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May32021
Blog conveyancing experts

Buying or selling? What you need to know about Conveyancing

BlogBy adminMay 3, 2021

Conveyancing is the name of the process in which all of the requirements for a sale of property are performed and certified. This can involve submitting essential documents and undertaking critical searches before a home or piece of land is transferred from the seller to the purchaser. Brady and Associates Lawyers are conveyancing experts. We…

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Apr12021
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Double Demerit Points over the Easter Long Weekend

Blog, drivingBy adminApril 1, 2021

New South Wales will move to 5 days of Double Demerit Points on the roads over the Easter long-weekend. From Thursday the 1st of April until the end of Monday the 5th of April, motorists who break the road rules will receive double the usual demerit point penalty for their actions, in addition to any…

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Jan282021
BlogDrink DrivingNews stopped for rbt

Stopped for an RBT? Here’s what you should know:

Blog, Drink Driving, NewsBy adminJanuary 28, 2021

Random Breath Tests are used by NSW Police to prevent drink driving on our roads and detect people who are breaking the legally prescribed blood alcohol limit. Every police car in NSW has the capability to conduct a roadside breath test. While some RBT operations were temporarily stopped as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,…

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Dec232020
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Christmas Opening Hours

Blog, News, ServicesBy adminDecember 23, 2020

Brady and Associates Lawyers wish you a happy and safe Christmas and New Year! Our office will be closed from 22/12/2020 until 12/1/2021. We will respond to all messages and correspondence as soon as we are back in the office. See you in the New Year!

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Dec152020
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New Domestic Violence Laws in NSW

Blog, NewsBy adminDecember 15, 2020

A suite of changes to domestic violence laws were passed through NSW Parliament in November, helping to secure the privacy of victims and make the court process far easier for their unique situations. Foremost among the new reforms is changes to the way in which domestic violence victims give evidence in court – no longer…

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Nov192020
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Do I have to give the Police my identity information?

Blog, Criminal Law, News, ServicesBy adminNovember 19, 2020

At Brady and Associates we receive many questions about Police powers and your identity information. What are the Police actually legally entitled to do if they stop you on the street? It is important to know your rights so that you don’t find yourself in unnecessary legal trouble. If you find yourself in a situation…

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Oct222020
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COVID Lockdowns show the necessity of changing Domestic Violence Laws

Blog, Criminal Law, NewsBy adminOctober 22, 2020

Described as a ‘pandemic within a pandemic’, domestic violence incidents around the world have increased following the introduction of COVID-19 related lockdowns and restrictions on movement, and unfortunately Australia is no exception to the trend. A survey by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) which covered the three months leading up to May 2020 found…

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Mar252020
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Brady & Associates Lawyers and COVID-19

Blog, News, ServicesBy adminMarch 25, 2020

Like every industry in Australia, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes in the way that criminal and traffic matters are dealt with in NSW. Brady and Associates are staying up to date. Here’s what you need to know about the latest changes: You can still be charged with a criminal or traffic offence in…

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Jan142020
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Sydney’s Lockout Laws Repealed

Blog, NewsBy adminJanuary 14, 2020

Today marks the end of Sydney’s controversial Lockout Laws for the Sydney CBD and Oxford Street. The laws still remain for the Kings Cross Area. From the 14/1/2020 people are able to enter licenced venues on Oxford Street and in the CBD after 1:30am. Along with this, restrictions on serving cocktails, shots and drinks served…

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Dec232019
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Christmas Opening Hours

BlogBy adminDecember 23, 2019

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Brady and Associates Lawyers! Our office will be closed from 23/12/2019 until 7/1/2020. We will see you in the new year!

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Nov122019
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What Is Bail?

BlogBy adminNovember 12, 2019

In NSW, when a person is charged with an offence, the Police make a decision as to whether the person should be released into the community prior to their trial or Sentence.

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Oct12019
Blogdriving appealing a penalty notice

Changes to the ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ Road Rule

Blog, drivingBy adminOctober 1, 2019Leave a comment

Last Thursday the rule regarding slowing down to 40km/hr when passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road was changed. What Is the ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ Rule? First introduced in September …

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Sep102019
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Drug Possession and Supply

Blog, Criminal Law, drug dogs, drugs chargesBy adminSeptember 10, 2019Leave a comment

Drug possession and supply is a tricky topic to understand. With so much talk around drug use at Festivals and increased Police presence at these events, it is important to know your rights and how to….

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Jan202019
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NSW Prison Statistics

Blog, Criminal Law, prison statisticsBy adminJanuary 20, 2019Leave a comment

In New South Wales there has been an overall rise in the amount of prisoners in gaol. Did you know that as of March 2018 there were 13,494 prisoners in NSW. This means that the overall prison population in NSW has increased by 4.2 percent in the 12 months prior to this.

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Nov72018
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What you need to know about Conveyancing

Blog, conveyancing, loan documentation, mortgageBy adminNovember 7, 2018

Buying or selling your home is often the most important financial decision you might make.
We will make sure it all goes through smoothly and that your interests are well protected from Contract to Settlement.

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Nov22018
BlogCriminal LawDrink Driving

What is Provisional Drink Driving?

Blog, Criminal Law, Drink DrivingBy adminNovember 2, 2018

Thinking about provisional drink driving, did you know that if you are a provisional driver you must maintain a blood alcohol content of 0.00. Drivers that are teaching L-Platers to drive must maintain a blood alcohol content under 0.05.

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Nov12018
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Texting and Driving

Blog, Criminal Law, drivingBy adminNovember 1, 2018

In September 2018 the New South Wales Government introduced their harshest laws yet regarding mobile phone use while driving. Under the new legislation drivers who are caught illegally using phones will face five demerit points which is an increase from the previous penalty of four demerit points.

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