Spent Convictions, What are they? A spent conviction is a scheme where after a period known as the ‘waiting period’ or ‘crime-free period’ a conviction is ‘spent’. The waiting period in NSW and for commonwealth offence is a period of 10 years as an adult and 3 years otherwise. Where an offence is capable of […]
I have a Criminal Infringement Notice CIN what should I do?
What is a Criminal Infringement Notice or CIN? A Criminal Infringement Notice or CIN is essentially an infringement notice or a ‘on the spot’ fine or ticket for certain offences. Is a CIN a criminal conviction? A CIN is not a matter that will automatically result in a recording of a criminal conviction, UNLESS you […]
Combined PCA & Illicit Substance (Drink & Drug Driving)
On 28 June 2021 the NSW government introduced a new offence of Drink Driving / PCA combined with drug driving / presence of illicit drug in oral fluid. Until this time these offences have been separate and it was rare to see both offences together. The punishment or penalties for this combined offence are serious, […]
Fail to stop and give particulars following a collision
It is an obligation on all drivers in NSW to stop at the scene of an accident and give personal details and/or particulars to the other driver, any person injured, or the owner of damaged property as a result of a collision regardless of who is at fault. The maximum penalty for this offence […]
Apprehended Violence Order Compliance Checks
A compliance check is police turning up at the door, unannounced, to see whether an AVO is being obeyed. They were once reserved for high risk matters. They are now run at scale, including as targeted operations, and people subject to ordinary orders with no criminal charges attached are being doorknocked. The checks are done […]
Laws Surrounding Fireworks? Are Fireworks legal in NSW?
The short answer is No, unless you have a license to purchase, use, store, manufacturer, supply and transport fireworks than it is illegal to possession, let off or supply fireworks. Can I obtain a licence? There are two main licence types when it comes to the use of fireworks. Firework Single Use licence (FSULL) This […]