New rules preventing judge shopping have been introduced in the NSW supreme court. New rules disallowing defence lawyers from judge shopping have been handed down by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Tom Bathurst. The longstanding tactic of withdrawing a bail application at the last minute if they didn’t get the judge they wanted has […]
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Gun crime has been a concern for Sydnesiders in recent times. The rate of gang related violence on Sydney streets seems to be on the rise as drive by shootings and other gun crimes occur almost weekly. These brazen shooters occasionally commit these offences during broad daylight with no regard for anyone. It’s the nature
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EVIDENTLY, lawyers of late have been making bold statements to their clients about the likely outcome of their case and liberally throwing around a section 10 as an outcome. WHILE I sat in court not long ago, waiting for my turn in the insufferably long list, I overheard someone say to their lawyer, “You told me I’d
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It’s a lawyer’s dream – a client who won’t take no for an answer. For 14 long years an Australian woman went to the ends of the earth to try to prove her husband was hiding assets from her, in our nation’s longest-running and most expensive divorce. Ultimately, the wealthy ex-wife burned through an eyewatering
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A father who claims he joined a bikie gang to protect his daughter from a dangerous romance is facing jail time after his desperate quest ended in gunfire and a headlong flight to a hidden bush camp. Stephen Pattman was a well-regarded landscape gardener with a security clearance that allowed him to work on national monuments. However,
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Accused ‘mastermind Rebel bikie behind Pasquale Barbaro’s execution’ is a uni STUDENT – as it’s revealed four men charged with murder are being investigated over other gangland killings Four men allegedly linked to Rebels bikies are charged with murder The charges were laid following the execution of Pasquale Barbaro Siar Munshizada, 28, Abuzar Sultani, 27,
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The United States is so relaxed at times in matters relating to violence and gun control, that shooting an ‘’intruder’’ is almost considered a national pass time. It is acceptable for one to protect their home. There is a right to bear arms in order to do so. But innocent people have sometimes been killed
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Business heavyweights James Packer and Channel Nine boss David Gyngell could now face prosecution for affray with police now investigating their very public punch up at Bondi on Sunday. New South Wales’ new Police Minister says their conduct is unacceptable while anti-violence campaigners claim it is a disgrace. Sporting a black eye, Mr Packer returned
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BAIL money of $60,000 has helped free two men allegedly involved in the dramatic police chase through eastern Wagga last week. Police arrest suspects in a police chase near Wagga. Picture: Michael Frogley
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