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NSW has become the first state in Australia to introduce affirmative consent laws that require a person to do or say something to confirm consent by another person to a sexual act. In this article we break down what the new legislative changes are and how things are changed for sexual assault prosecutions.
Will I be convicted if I plead guilty – as criminal defence lawyers, this is a question we get asked almost daily. Have you been charged with an offence are are worried about the outcome? Read more here about sentencing options available to the court including conviction and non-conviction outcomes.
In March 2019, the Federal Government announced funding of $35 million to support the expansion of the Federal Court into corporate crime. It is anticipated that there will a large increase in the investigation and prosecution of corporate crime as a result of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry and ASIC’s renewed vigour and focus on litigation.
Heading off to the Rugby World Cup this year? Travelling to a relaxing beach escape? Lucky you! Even if you’ve travelled before, there are lots of things to keep in mind when you are travelling overseas. Just like those airline safety videos – even if you’ve seen it once, it’salways good to have a reminder! Here’s some pointers …
Crime related podcasts are in the top 20 of podcasts listened to in Australia and world wide - they are just so popular! Because we practice exclusively in criminal law at Kingston Fox Lawyers, we really enjoy listening to crime related podcasts – and we have put together a list of some of our favourites.
So, you’ve been charged with drug possession? The courts view drug possession charges very seriously, so you can’t write it off like it didn’t happen.
Can you imagine a situation where one of your family members gets arrested by police out of the blue? Here’s what you need to know about bail and the release application process.
Choosing a lawyer to represent you is a big decision. There are a lot of criminal defence lawyers in Sydney to choose from – where do you start? These are our tips to find the best criminal defence lawyer for you.
