Category: Criminal Law

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Set to commence in early 2024, new drug diversion program for minor drug offences
POSTED: 20 Nov 2023
Criminal Law
From early 2024, NSW Police will be given the ability to issue up to 2 on the spot Criminal Infringement Notices (CIN) to adults for personal drug use and small quantity drug possession offences.
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Drug Driving and the Defence of "Honest and Reasonable Mistake of Fact": Case Law Update
POSTED: 19 Sep 2023
Criminal Law
In criminal law, an individual may find themselves caught in a confusing situation where they acted under a genuine and reasonable misconception of certain facts. In such instances, the defence of an "honest and reasonable mistake of fact" comes into play.
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Can you break and enter into your own home?
POSTED: 26 May 2023
Criminal Law
Recently, the High Court handed down a significant decision that highlighted the complexities of a historical offence of “break and entry” with the circumstances of contemporary society. The decision looked at the application of section 112 of the Crimes Act 1900. This is where a person who:
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Conditions of Rehabilitation
POSTED: 28 Feb 2023
Criminal Law
A recent Court decision has stimulated discussions on whether conditions of rehabilitation should be ‘harsh’ to be considered as quasi-custody. Many have raised whether restrictions on liberty during residential rehabilitation should justify backdating the sentence.
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Congratulations Sharon!
POSTED: 24 Aug 2022
Charity/Community, Criminal Law
We are delighted to share that our Criminal Law Partner, Sharon Ramsden has been acknowledged for the second year in a row in the 2022 Doyle’s Guide as a recommended Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyer. Doyle’s Guide is a well-known independent organisation that rates and recommends law firms and lawyers...
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New Bail Act Amendments
POSTED: 25 Jul 2022
Criminal Law
New Bail amendments were introduced to Parliament regarding bail options for those accused who wish to plead guilty, or who have already been found guilty by the court. Section 22B of these amendments has been criticised for its lack of community consultation.
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NSW are the last state to have passed voluntary assisted dying laws
POSTED: 31 May 2022
Criminal Law
After a long debate in the upper house, NSW have become the last state in Australia to pass voluntary assisted dying legislation. Previously, euthanasia and physician assisted death carried heavy penalties under s19A of the Crimes Act 1900.
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Sharon Ramsden named one of Sydney's Criminal Law experts to watch in 2022!
POSTED: 09 May 2022
Criminal Law
The Daily Telegraph on 9th May, 2022 recognised Sharon Ramsden, Partner in charge of Marsdens Law Group Criminal Law Department as one of Sydney’s leading female criminal law experts to watch in 2022. The Telegraph commented “The world of law and order was historically a bloke’s world – but female...
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NSW Drug Possession Laws
POSTED: 13 Apr 2022
Criminal Law
Over the past month, there has been increasing conversations about Drug Law Reforms in New South Wales, specifically the diversion away from the Criminal Justice System. While these changes are yet to be materialised, it is important to review the current law surrounding Prohibited Drug Possession in NSW.
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The ‘Trial Bubble’ – What does this mean for Criminal Courts?
POSTED: 03 Feb 2022
Criminal Law
The NSW Supreme Court have again updated the public on their COVID-19 Protocols on 31 January 2022. Included in these protocols is a “trial bubble”. What exactly does this mean and does this apply to other Courts in NSW?
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