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Stanley Law Statement regarding red light camera Supreme Court decision

October 6, 2020 By Stanley Law

On 2 October 2020, the South Australian Supreme Court handed down the decision of Police v Woolmer, an appeal against conviction for a red light camera offence. In March 2018, Mr Woolmer’s vehicle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Traffic Law

Coronavirus Laws in South Australia as at 30 March 2020

March 30, 2020 By Stanley Law

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...]

Filed Under: Criminal Law, News

Coronavirus laws in South Australia as of 28 March 2020

March 28, 2020 By Stanley Law

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...]

Filed Under: Criminal Law, News

PRINCE ANDREW: POSTER BOY FOR WHY YOU NEED TO ZIP IT

November 22, 2019 By Stanley Law

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...]

Filed Under: Criminal Law, News

Confused about the truck and bus speed laws? Here’s why.

October 9, 2019 By Stanley Law

On 1 May 2019, the SA Government passed new laws affecting drivers of trucks and buses on the SE Freeway.  The law I have been focussing on for the past few months is the offence of exceeding the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Traffic Law

Truck drivers lose licences under new truck and bus speed laws in South Australia

July 18, 2019 By Stanley Law

*UPDATE*  On 6 December 2019 the laws were amended so that a driver who expiates a first offence (ie, no previous expiations or convictions for THIS offence) will not receive a mandatory licence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Traffic Law

Citizen’s arrests: what are they, when can you perform one, and what are the risks?

May 22, 2019 By Stanley Law

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...]

Filed Under: Criminal Law, News

Expiation Notices: Should you pay the fine or elect to be prosecuted?

February 27, 2019 By Stanley Law

I make very few guarantees when I represent clients.  However, one of the guarantees I do make is that if you pay the Expiation Notice fee, you will incur the penalties applicable to the offence.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Traffic Law

Have you been affected by the withdrawal of LIDAR speed guns?

December 3, 2018 By Stanley Law

South Australian Police announced on 29 November 2018 that all prosecutions of speeding offences detected by hand held LIDAR guns would be withdrawn and that people who have been issued expiation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Traffic Law

Supreme Court speeding judgments – what do they mean?

July 20, 2018 By Stanley Law

Traffic Lawyer

On Thursday 19 July 2018, the South Australian Supreme Court published three significant judgments about the use of hand held LIDAR speed guns to detect vehicle speeds.  These cases all relied on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Traffic Law

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