Geoff Harrison
Tendency & Coincidence
Published by Geoff Harrison | 8 October 2023 Tendency or Coincidence evidence is simply another form of circumstantial evidence however,...
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Geoff Harrison
Oct 8, 20236 min read
Expert Evidence
Published by Geoff Harrison | 8 October 2023 As a general rule a witness is not permitted to give an opinion in court as per s76 of the...
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Geoff Harrison
Oct 7, 20233 min read
Conspiracy
Published by Geoff Harrison | 7 October 2023 Conspiracy is a common law inchoate offence, that is, the offence is taking a step towards...
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Geoff Harrison
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Not Disclose Identity of Driver
Published by Geoff Harrison | 5 October 2023 If an allegation is made that a driver has committed an offence against the 'road transport...
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Geoff Harrison
Oct 5, 202317 min read
High Risk Offenders
Published by Geoff Harrison | 5 October 2023 Under the Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006 the Supreme Court can extend an offender's...
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Geoff Harrison
Oct 5, 202378 min read
The Law of Habitual Offenders
Published by Geoff Harrison | 5 October 2023 As the history leading to the Habitual Criminals Act 1957 ('the Act') and previous...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 30, 202311 min read
Centrelink Fraud
Published by Geoff Harrison | 30 September 2023 Offences relating to Centrelink Fraud are generally prosecuted under s134.2 and/or...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 29, 20236 min read
Sentencing Children
Published by Geoff Harrison | 29 September 2023 The principles that relate to dealing with juvenile offenders (as per the Childrens...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 28, 20235 min read
The Harman Undertaking
Published by Geoff Harrison | 28 September 2023 The Harman undertaking as set out in Hearne v Street [2008] HCA 36 per Hayne, Heydon and...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 28, 20236 min read
Children's Evidence
Published by Geoff Harrison | 28 September 2023 The provisions relating to vulnerable persons or children giving evidence are set out in...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 24, 202381 min read
Dangerous Driving
Published by Geoff Harrison | 24 September 2023 The offences involving dangerous driving are set out in s 52A Crimes Act 1900 ('the...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 23, 202325 min read
DPP Election
Published by Geoff Harrison | 23 September 2023 The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) can elect to proceed on indictment in respect...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 23, 20238 min read
Drive Whilst Disqualified
Published by Geoff Harrison | 23 September 2023 The offence of driving whilst disqualified is under s54(1) of the Road Transport Act 2013...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 23, 20234 min read
Defects & Indictments
Published by Geoff Harrison | 23 September 2023 The start of a prosecution is the filing of an Indictment or Court Attendance Notice and...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 23, 202310 min read
Drive Whilst Licence Suspended
Published by Geoff Harrison | 22 September 2023 The offence of driving whilst suspended is under s54(3) of the Road Transport Act 2013...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 22, 202317 min read
Disclosure of Evidence
Published by Geoff Harrison | 22 September 2023 The disclosure of evidence is a fundamental principle in relation to an accused being...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Assaults etc at School
Published by Geoff Harrison | 21 September 2023 An assault or intimidation upon a student or staff member whilst they are attending...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 21, 202311 min read
Fines
Published by Geoff Harrison | 21 September 2023 Set out below are a number of summaries relating to the procedures for the payment of...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Assault Retail Worker
Published by Geoff Harrison | 21 September 2023 The offence of Assault Retail Worker was introduced by the Crimes Legislation Amendment...
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Geoff Harrison
Sep 21, 20233 min read
Cruelty to Animals
Published by Geoff Harrison | 21 September 2023 Offences for cruelty to animals is covered by both the NSW Crimes Act under s530 of the...
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