Would a criminal record stop you from doing drugs?
If you are a first-time offender and have been arrested for possessing drugs you could be given a criminal record and a fine. If you are a first-time offender and have been arrested for possessing drugs, you could end up with a criminal record. Some Magistrates are deciding to hand out criminal convictions rather that a Community Release Order (“CRO”) without conviction (formally section 10) to make an example out of offenders committing multiple drug possession crimes. A CRO allows a Court to discharge an...
Can I go to jail for shoplifting
Shoplifting is a criminal offence and the crime is Larceny. The maximum penalty for larceny is ten years imprisonment, however where the goods taken are valued under $2,000 the maximum penalty is two years imprisonment. The police must prove however, that you committed the offence… The accused wrongfully took and carried away;The personal goods of another;With the intention of permanently depriving the owner of such property; andWithout his or her consent. It will be necessary for...
What happens if I don’t renew my CTP Green Slip Insurance?
Your registration and CTP Green Slip are inextricably linked. You must have a CTP Green Slip policy in place before your registration is valid, but your car needs to be registered in order for your CTP insurance to be valid. It is very easy to drive your car and not realise that the rego is overdue. If you get pulled over by police, you may receive a large fine. However, you could get involved in a motor accident resulting in someone ending up being seriously injured or even killed. There would not only be...
Can I put my luggage on a spare seat on the train?
Most people have done this at least once in their life, but it is in fact punishable by a fine. You are not permitted to have your suit case on a spare seat on a train in NSW. You are expected to put the luggage in the allocated space for bags. Yes, we agree with you, what space? Either way you may receive a fine if the carriage is inspected. Also if you ever wanted to carry a plant pot on a TrainLink regional train, think again, here are the rules taken from...
Can I drive with my arm out of the window and can I cycle with no hands?
The answer is no. Riding a bike with ‘no hands’ is illegal Australia-wide. All states in Australia have the same laws that when cycling, cyclists must always keep a minimum of one hand on the handlebars at all times. If a police officer catches you doing so then you could receive a heavy fine.You cannot have a part of your body projecting out of a vehicle says the Australian road rules. For example, waving out of the window or a sunroof you could receive a fine. However, don’t think that sticking your arm out of...
Can you leave your child at home alone?
There’s no law in Australia that states what age you can or can’t leave your child at home alone without supervised care. A parent, family or child minder having care of a child under 12 years old, cannot lawfully leave a child alone for an unreasonable amount of time, without making provisions for the supervision of the child during that time. Most importantly, you need to address if your child can be by him or herself independently without your care. This can be considered a misdemeanor or in some extreme...
Can I swear at a police officer?
The answer is No, you cannot swear at a police officer. Offensive language is a chargeable offence. Most of the time police will charge this along with other more serious offences. In NSW, foul and offensive language carries a maximum penalty fine of 6 penalty units, Currently, 1 penalty unit equals to $110. Offensive language to a police officer can still result in a conviction and criminal record. How can the police prove it? To convict you of swearing, the police must prove that you were within view...
Can you use your mobile phone as a navigation device in NSW?
It is obvious that using your mobile phone in your car is illegal and can result in fines, points and loss of licence. But what are the terms of using Sat Nav and maps on your mobile phone whilst driving in NSW? The dangers of using a mobile phone whilst driving can be extremely dangerous and in some instances deadly. Australian authorities are clocking up tens of millions of dollars in fines every year as we cannot seem to restrain ourselves from using our mobile phones in the car whilst driving. You may be...
Social media executives may be jailed and their companies fined billions of dollars if they fail to remove terrorist material
Could social media be accountable for the spread of terrorism?Social media executives may be jailed and their companies fined billions of dollars if they fail to remove terrorist material, like the Christchurch massacre live stream, under proposed new laws. The Australian Government is pledging to introduce the Bill to Parliament next week after the tragic loss of 50 victims in Christchurch massacre. Google’s sister company, YouTube enjoyed revenue of 192.7 billion during 2018 and could be liable to pay up to 10...
Pill testing
Following the tragic and untimely deaths of two young people at the Defqon music festival last weekend, it is now absolutely crucial that Australia comes to the party and supports pill testing at recreational events. Do not be mistaken: Pill testing is not condoning or encouraging illicit drug use, it is simply a means of harm reduction. So, what is pill testing? Pill testing is service that allows individuals to anonymously hand in their drugs to be tested before consumption. The test will provide information on...
Defqon.1: Two deaths and two in a serious condition
Closing down festivals isn’t the answer, Gladys: Pill testing is! Gladys Berejiklian vows to do everything she can to shut down hardcore music festival Defqon.1 in the wake of two suspected overdose deaths in Sydney overnight. Source: NSW Premier vows to shut Defqon.1 down after suspected overdose deaths
Disqualified Under Habitual Traffic Offender Scheme
On 28 October 2017, the Habitual Traffic Offender Scheme was abolished with new laws coming in place. Under the former regime, if a person committed three or more serious traffic offences (such as drinking driving, drug driving or driving without current license) within the period of five years, they would automatically be declared Habitual Traffic Offender. The declaration disqualified the driver for five years from driving, in addition to the disqualification period imposed by the court for the third and any...
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