COVID-19 has affected our courts with matters adjourned for lengthy periods to reduce numbers attending court. As we are all aware the strict restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 has caused major disruptions to every part of our lives. The court process and the criminal justice system have not been immune. Many matters have been adjourned for lengthy periods […]
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New drink-driving penalties in effect in NSW
NSW low range drink-driving penalties changed on 20 May 2019. The changes deliver swifter, consistent and more certain penalties for drink-driving offences. WHAT HAS CHANGED? If caught driving with a blood alcohol reading in the low range (between 0.05% and 0.08%) as a first offence prior to 20 May 2019, a notice requiring you to attend local court would have […]
Read moreWhat is DRUG DRIVING and is it a criminal offence?
It is common practice in NSW for police to conduct roadside testing for drugs. Generally, roadside testing for drugs involves a saliva swab from the driver of a vehicle. If this test shows a positive result, the driver will be asked to undertake a second swab at a roadside testing van or police station. The samples are then sent to […]
Read moreIs Drink Driving a criminal offence?
Is Drink Driving a criminal offence? Have you recently been caught drink driving? Perhaps you decided to have a few cold ones with your mates at the Local on your way home from work. Maybe you had a big night out and thought you would be okay to drive the next morning. Perhaps you had one too many wines with […]
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