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Graffiti Laws in NSW

Let’s Talk Graffiti Graffiti is often seen as a form of creativity and self-expression. Across the Northern Rivers and wider NSW, there are incredibly talented artists producing striking street art. But legally speaking, there is a line between art and an offence. If you’ve ever wondered what the law actually says about graffiti in NSW, […]

Negligent Driving in NSW Law

Negligent driving is a common traffic offence prosecuted in New South Wales. Many drivers assume it only applies to reckless behaviour, but negligent driving can arise from something as simple as a brief lapse in attention. Understanding the law can help drivers recognise their obligations and the potential consequences of failing to drive with proper […]

Jan

Drug supply charges in Sydney: harsh sentences, judicial intervention and why appeals matter

Drug supply is treated as one of the most serious categories of offending in NSW. Whether the charge is under the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) (state offences) or under Commonwealth legislation for importation, the starting point in many cases—especially in Sydney—is that custody is on the table.(Judicial Commission of NSW) At the same time, there is […]

Jan

E-Bikes in NSW: What’s Legal, What’s Not — and When You Can Be Charged

E-bikes are everywhere in NSW — commuting, food delivery, school runs, weekend rides. But a lot of riders don’t realise the law draws a sharp line between a legal e-bike and an illegal motorbike in disguise. If your e-bike crosses that line, you may be treated as riding an unregistered, uninsured motor vehicle, which can […]

What happens if witnesses don’t come to Court in NSW criminal and domestic violence cases?

One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “What happens if the witness or ‘victim’ doesn’t come to Court?” The answer is: it depends, and it’s more complicated than just “the case gets thrown out”. In Local Court practice, especially in domestic violence matters, there are many cases where the main prosecution witness does not attend […]

Dec

Domestic violence charges in NSW: changing Police attitudes and what it means for your case

If you’re charged with a domestic violence offence in NSW, you’re being dealt with in a system that has changed dramatically in the last few years. The NSW Government has rolled out reforms aimed at strengthening bail laws, increasing penalties for serious domestic violence, and making it harder for those accused of serious domestic violence to be released on bail.(NSW Government) On […]

Graffiti Laws in NSW

Negligent Driving in NSW Law

Drug supply charges in Sydney: harsh sentences, judicial intervention and why appeals matter

E-Bikes in NSW: What’s Legal, What’s Not — and When You Can Be Charged

What happens if witnesses don’t come to Court in NSW criminal and domestic violence cases?

Domestic violence charges in NSW: changing Police attitudes and what it means for your case

Xavier Hanckel-Spice

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Graffiti Laws in NSW

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Drug supply charges in Sydney: harsh sentences, judicial intervention and why appeals matter

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