Have you been sentenced by the court and consider it to be too harsh? Or have you been found guilty after pleading not guilty? You may want to consider appealing the decision. Read on to find out more about appeals and how we can assist you.
All in Sentence
What is a Conditional Release Order?
A Conditional Release Order is one of the more lenient sentencing outcomes a Court can impose if you are found guilty of an offence. We take a look at what it is, what conditions can be imposed and what happens if you breach a CRO.
What is a section 14 application?
A section 14 application is an application made in the Local Court by a person who is suffering from a mental health impairment or a cognitive impairment, to be diverted away from the criminal justice system and into mental health care. Read on to find out more about section 14 applications.
High range drink driving / high range PCA
Drink driving is one of the most common offences sentenced in in the Local Court in NSW. There is a Guideline Judgment which gives guidance about what makes out a typical case and what sentencing options are available. Read on here to find out more.
Penalties and sentences in NSW
There are many different penalties and sentences that magistrates and judges in NSW can impose, and the ultimate outcome depends on a lot of different factors including, what kind of offence the court is sentencing for, the particular circumstances of the matter, and the personal circumstances of the person before the court. In this article, we take a look at the penalties and sentences that the courts can impose.
What do you know about common assault?
The offence of common assault is amongst the most common offences that come before the local court. The offence covers a wide range of different behaviours. The courts look at common assault offences very seriously. Always get legal advice before making a decision about what you will do in court. Read on to find out more…
The do's and don'ts of character references
Courts see character references in a large proportion of matters. For that reason, it is important to put forward a reference that has impact and is meaningful to the court.