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Consent is central to sexual offence law in New South Wales. The governing framework sits within the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and was materially reshaped in 2022 with the introduction of an affirmative consent model. It is ...

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By Skye Nixon

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With legislative reform in relation domestic violence offending now capturing a considerably broad range of conduct from coercive controlling behaviours to serious assault offences, scores of individuals are brought into...

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This article deals exclusively with TfNSW suspensions not police suspensions. If you are unsure, schedule a consultation with our solicitors to ensure you are fully informed before proceeding.

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Newcastle Local Court

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Wyong Local Court

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In December 2024, our client was charged with the following offences when he was then aged 22-years-old:

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The Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment ('MERIT') program provides an opportunity for eligible offenders participate in treatment to address their drug use in isolation of their legal proceedings. Participation is ...

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Facing criminal charges for the first time can feel overwhelming, with each step in the legal process raising more questions than answers. The importance of an experienced defence lawyer as early in your proceedings as p...

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Newcastle Local Court

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Cessnock Local Court

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Belmont Local Court

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Singleton Local Court

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Newcastle Local Court

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From 7 July 2025, changes to the existing Bail Division Proceedings will see release applications now dealt with virtually from a Court located at the Sydney Downing Centre Local Court, or any other court as directed by ...

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Our client was charged with one count of ‘use carriage service to menace/harass/offend pursuant to s 474.17 of the Criminal Code.

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MAITLAND LOCAL COURT

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RAYMOND TERRACE LOCAL COURT

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RAYMOND TERRACE LOCAL COURT

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RAYMOND TERRACE LOCAL COURT

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SINGLETON LOCAL COURT

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SINGLETON LOCAL COURT

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NEWCASTLE LOCAL COURT

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SINGLETON LOCAL COURT

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BELMONT LOCAL COURT

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MAITLAND LOCAL COURT

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GOSFORD LOCAL COURT

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MAITLAND LOCAL COURT

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NEWCASTLE LOCAL COURT

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SINGLETON LOCAL COURT

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TORONTO LOCAL COURT

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In New South Wales, it is an offence to drive a motor vehicle or occupy the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle, while there is present in the driver’s breath or blood, the ‘prescribed concentration of alcohol’.

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‘Forensic science’ can be an indispensable tool within the criminal justice system. It is the application of scientific methods and techniques to the available evidence for the purpose of assisting a court of law in purs...

","url":"https://fidenslawyers.com.au/skye-nixon/f/decoding-forensics-onus-on-defence","title":"Decoding Forensics: Onus on Defence","summary":"‘Forensic science’ can be an indispensable tool within the criminal justice system. It is the application of scientific methods and techniques to the available evidence for the purpose of assisting a court of law in purs...","date_modified":"2025-04-26T10:43:38Z"},{"id":"https://fidenslawyers.com.au/skye-nixon/f/a-guide-to-preparing-for-bail-nsw","html_content":"

If you or your loved one are to be charged with an offence, you (or they) may be held in custody until such time as a bail decision is made by police, or a release application is made to the court.

","url":"https://fidenslawyers.com.au/skye-nixon/f/a-guide-to-preparing-for-bail-nsw","title":"A Guide to Preparing for Bail (NSW)","summary":"If you or your loved one are to be charged with an offence, you (or they) may be held in custody until such time as a bail decision is made by police, or a release application is made to the court.","date_modified":"2025-04-23T08:32:35Z"},{"id":"https://fidenslawyers.com.au/skye-nixon/f/a-guide-to-pleading-guilty-or-not-guilty","html_content":"

“The law holds that it is better that ten guilty persons escape, than that one innocent suffer”

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