Yes, the offence is stalking, or intimidation is under section 13 the Crimes (Domestic & Personal Violence) Act 2007. The penalty for this offence is 50 penalty units and/or 5 years imprisonment. What is intimidation? conduct (including cyber-bullying) amounting to harassment or molestation of the person, or an approach made to the person […]
Demerit points, Refusal of licence and suspension in NSW
Demerit Points are part of a licensing system used by Transport for NSW formally Roads and Maritime Service (RMS). Most offences in NSW have a monetary fine and demerit point penalty attached to them. When do I get my demerit points back & when do they reset? These points “reset” or are not counted […]
I have been served a Domestic Violence Evidence in Chief Video (DVEC), What is this?
A Domestic Violence Evidence in Chief Video (DVEC) is a recorded statement either in audio or video form from the compliant/alleged victim. This DVEC then forms the evidence of the alleged victim in a defended hearing. It is a criminal offence to publish the DVEC on the internet or provide copies without permission. (Criminal […]
Consequences of an AVO in NSW | What You Need to Know
An AVO is not a criminal charge, it produces no conviction, and it can be made by consent in a morning without anything being proved against you. It can still cost you your firearms licence for a decade, your security work, your home and your position in a parenting dispute. Almost everyone who consents at […]
I’ve just been served with an AVO, what does that mean? What do I do?
An AVO or Apprehended Domestic/Personal Violence Order is an order from Police and/or the courts prohibiting certain behaviour with the aim of to protecting the Person in Need of Protection (PINOP). AVO’s in New South Wales are governed by the Crimes (Domestic and Personal) Violence Act 2007. Apprehended Violence Orders can be made for the protection […]
What happens if a person dies without a will in NSW?
If a person dies without a will this is known as intestacy or in intestate. This essentially means that the deceased has not disposed or dealt with their assets properly. In order to properly dispose of the assets administrator must apply to be Granted letters of administration in the NSW Supreme Court. All property is […]