As of 28 March 2020, new laws have been enacted which severely limit our ability to move freely in the community. These laws are legally binding and carry hefty penalties for breaches. Earlier this … [Read more...]
Coronavirus laws in South Australia as of 28 March 2020
As of 28 March 2020, new laws have been enacted which severely limit our ability to move freely in the community. These laws are legally binding and carry hefty penalties for breaches. Earlier this … [Read more...]
Coronavirus: what are the laws about complying with Directions during an Emergency Declaration?
What is an Emergency Declaration In times of emergencies, the government has the power to make public declarations which then enable the government to enforce strict, invasive and controlling … [Read more...]
PRINCE ANDREW: POSTER BOY FOR WHY YOU NEED TO ZIP IT
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: what are they, when can you perform one, and what are the risks?
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...]
SCHOOLIES WEEKEND
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...]
Same Crime: Different Time
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...]
Court acquits man of calling Tony Abbott a “c***”
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...]