The Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) scheme commenced in April 2018. The EAGP scheme was introduced to promote early identification of issues and resolution in indictable (serious) criminal cases, with the aim of improving court efficiency, reducing delays, and saving resources. It is covered by a Court Practice Note. Local Court Practice Note.In providing the…
While the laws that deal with sexual assault and consent in New South Wales have always been complex, it is important to have a solid grasp of how they work and what has changed. The ‘affirmative consent’ legislation alters the way sexual assault offences and consent are handled under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and…
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…
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.
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.