In Australia we have a right to silence.   With a few exceptions[1], you don’t have to answer any questions asked by police.  And if you are charged and come before a court, the court can’t draw an … [Read more...]

Citizen’s arrests have been in the spotlight recently with stories about people detaining offenders breaking into their homes.  There has also been a recent court case when a man was himself charged … [Read more...]

One of my busiest times of the year is the week following Schoolies, when parents call me because their child has been arrested over the weekend.  Often, those parents are the same parents who think … [Read more...]

Recently two men were convicted of “revenge porn” offences.  One man was imprisoned for 6 ½ years, while the other man did not go to jail at all.  How can two offenders, convicted of the same crime, … [Read more...]

Disclaimer No 1:     It doesn’t only apply to Tony Abbott Disclaimer No 2:     Don’t go pushing the boundaries by publicly calling everyone you have a problem with a c***. Disclaimer No 3:     I … [Read more...]