Ideology and terrorism: report considers definitions
The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor is currently working on a report to the Attorney General regarding what constitutes an “ideology” for the purposes of…
Criminal law: August 2025
Criminal cases on reasonable service of tendency notices and whether one procured by the accused need not be ‘innocent’ before principal is found guilty.
Criminal law: July 2025
Intriguing criminal cases on the mental element to arrest without a warrant, and the benchmark and onus of proof for disputes over mental health impairment.
Criminal law: June 2025
Precedent on guilty plea discounts when they are not originally accepted, and balancing reduced moral culpability and general deterrence in sentencing.
Key changes to use of DNA evidence in courtrooms
A new method of scientific reporting for DNA provides a framework for the data and will change the way evidence is given, according to one…
Criminal law: May 2025
Useful precedent on the use of evidence by audio-visual link and appropriateness of the guideline judgment for sentencing break, enter and steal matters.
Criminal law: April 2025
Useful precedent on rounding sentences with mandatory discounts and whether an offender’s own child abuse reduces moral culpability.
Key criminal law cases of 2024
Criminal defence lawyer and a Director and Principal at J Sutton Associates, Andrew Tiedt, recently hosted a webinar for the Law Society of New South…
Criminal law: March 2025
Useful precedent on the mental element of fraud offences and the application of mental health diversion provisions. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Criminal law: February 2025
Useful precedent on the degree of knowledge needed for drug supply offences and when an AVO cannot be revoked. By THOMAS SPOHR.
Criminal law: December 2024
The CCA considers discounts for ‘super call-over’ pleas and section 66 NSW sentencing rules for federal offenders. By THOMAS SPOHR.