A fake ID is one that doesn’t belong to you, has been made illegally or changed (for example to make you look older). Most of the time it’s against the law to make, have or use a fake ID for anything, including to get into a pub, club or bar or to buy alcohol. It’s […]

Electric scooter laws in Australia have continued to vary from state to state in 2021. In some states and territories, users can ride an electric scooter at up to 25km/h, while in other states, electric scooters can only be used on private property. Because of these laws, it can sometimes be difficult to know whether […]

Chapter 9 – Removal and deportation 9.1 This chapter deals with two important aspects of the administration of the removal and deportation provisions of the Migration Act: the implementation of section 198 and the practices associated with the removal of unlawful non-citizens; and the deportation of long term Australian residents convicted of a criminal offence. […]

Thinking about studying Law at university but not sure which Law School to attend? Of the 18 Law schools around Australia, we’ve rounded up the top 5 Law faculties in Australia so you can see how they rank! Read on below to see who made the list! #5. Monash University Image sourced from Monash University […]

Since the last execution took place in 1967, Australia has officially abolished the death penalty nationwide. By ratifying the ICCPR in 1978, Australia has committed itself to opposing the death penalty. As of 2015, Australia has given its support to PGA efforts on abolishing the death penalty and has been active in generating a national […]

WHAT ARE THE LAWS IN AUSTRALIA FOR PURCHASING AND OBTAINING A FIREARM? Step one: Obtaining a gun licence must be over the age of 18 for a firearm licence. But can apply for firearm minor permit if under 18 years. (1) identify your ‘genuine reason’ for wanting a gun licence: sport/target shooting, recreational hunting, primary […]

THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT CLASSES OF HOMICIDE CHARGES, INCLUDING First-degree murder: It must be proven that the perpetrating individual premeditated the act Felony murder: This is a sub-category of first-degree murder related to murders associated with specific felonies, such as arson, child abuse, carjacking, kidnapping, and home invasion. Second-degree murder: Premeditation does not need to […]

Since criminal law is such a broad subject area, navigating it can be an overwhelming task if you lack an understanding of the controlling laws and procedures. This section provides an introduction to the basic principles behind the criminal justice system, including police investigations, criminal trials, classifications of crimes, and the mental states required of […]

A person who recklessly engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person commits reckless endangerment, which is a class 3 misdemeanor. In New York, an individual can violate the reckless endangerment statute when he/she recklessly commits an action or engages in conduct that subjects another person to the […]

Criminal lawyers, also known as criminal defense lawyers and public defenders, work to defend individuals, organizations, and entities that have been charged with a crime. Criminal lawyers handle a diverse spectrum of criminal cases, ranging from domestic violence crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes and drug crimes to driving under the influence (DUI), theft, embezzlement, and […]