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 […]
Is Intimidation a crime in NSW?
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 […]
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 […]
Mental Harassment by Neighbour NSW | Obtain a APVO
Difficulties with another person or a neighbour makes life extremely stressful and problematic. With any situation you should always try to resolve the issue between the parties first and foremost. Sometimes situations go beyond this, and you require protection from on-going harassment, violence and/or damage to your property. If there is a threat […]