Identity theft is the type of crime that can cause significant damage that lingers for many years, especially when it results in a negative credit history or reputational harm. Because of this, it’s important to take immediate action to protect yourself if you find that your identity has been stolen. Fortunately, there are many resources […]

The crime of embezzlement is most often carried out in an employer/employee situation because of the authority given to the violator by the owner of the property. This does not necessarily mean it has to be through employment, but any form of relationship where trust is given to someone else to watch over your property. […]

If you are faced with criminal charges, the experience can be frightening and stressful. Initially, you may have no idea what the future holds or how to counter these charges, which is where a criminal defense lawyer comes into the equation. Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney will help you navigate your case and strengthen […]

Arraignment is the process when a person accused of an offence is read the charge/s (the indictment) and asked to formally enter a plea, either of guilty or not guilty, to each matter charged. Arraignments in New South Wales are governed by the Criminal Procedure Act 1983. When Does An Arraignment Take Place? Arraignment only […]

First, nolle prosequi is a Latin term that is almost exclusively used in the criminal justice system. Loosely defined, it means to decline to prosecute. So, nolle prosequi refers to a prosecutorial decision to no longer prosecute or to decline the prosecution of a pending criminal case. A tiny number of states have a procedure […]

Entrapment is a defense to criminal charges on the basis that the defendant only committed the crime because of harassment or coercion by a government official. Without such coercion, the crime would never have been committed. Entrapment can be a difficult defense to assert because it requires the defendant to establish that the idea and […]

When it Is Illegal to Use Pepper Spray While it is legal to use and carry pepper spray in all 50 states, it is still considered a weapon, so you have to be careful about when and how you use it. Improper use of pepper spray can lead to a heavy fine or even arrest. […]

Australia has rather strict limitations when it comes to owning self-defense weapons. We’ve certainly got strict gun laws. But what about a small knife? Is it legal to carry a pocket knife in Australia for self-defense? In most states – including New South Wales, Victoria, Northern Territory, and South Australia – it is illegal to […]

Bridging visas in Australia are simply transitory visas which permit you to remain in Australia for a certain period of time. Generally, bridging visas follow the expiration of your current substantive visa, such as a Student Visa, while waiting for an application for another substantive visa to be processed. Bridging visas can be granted in […]

What is defamation, and what is an example of defamation? Defamation is the publication of material which harms a person’s reputation. Under defamation law, this can include written material, pictures, or spoken statements. To succeed in an action in defamation, the plaintiff needs to prove that the material published by the defendant contained one or […]