A police search without a warrant can be an unsettling experience for anyone. Understanding your rights under New South Wales law is crucial for protecting… Read More »Police Search Without a Warrant in NSW: A Guide to Your Rights
The right to protest is a fundamental part of Australian democracy, safeguarded by the Constitution’s implied freedom of political communication and long-standing common law traditions.… Read More »Charged with a Protest-Related Offence? Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities
In Queensland, the defence of provocation is a key legal doctrine that can significantly affect the outcome of criminal cases, particularly those involving assault or… Read More »The Defence of Provocation: Your Legal Rights in Queensland
When you’re facing criminal charges in Queensland, one of the most critical documents you’ll encounter is the QP9, or the Queensland Police Form 9 (often… Read More »Understanding the QP9: A Guide to Queensland Police Court Briefs
Social media has become an integral part of daily life, transforming the way people communicate, share information, and interact with the world around them. This… Read More »How Does Social Media Impact NSW Trials?
In Queensland’s criminal justice system, the concept of proportionality plays a pivotal role in shaping sentencing decisions. This principle ensures that punishments align with the… Read More »Proportionality in Sentencing in Queensland: Why It Matters to You
In April 2024, Queensland’s Crime Corruption Commission (CCC) issued a reform agenda attempting to update the Criminal Proceeds Confiscation Act 2002 (CPCA). The CPCA is… Read More »Modernising Queensland’s Asset Confiscation Regime: Proposed Reforms to the Criminal Proceeds Confiscation Act 2002
Being charged with unlawful stalking is a serious legal matter that can have long-term consequences. If you’ve been accused of stalking in New South Wales… Read More »Charged with Unlawful Stalking in NSW or Queensland? Here’s What You Need to Know
On 6 March 2024, the Queensland Parliament passed the Criminal Law (Coercive Control and Affirmative Consent) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 [the Act]. Otherwise… Read More »How The Criminal Law (Coercive Control and Affirmative Consent) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 Changes the Legal Landscape in Queensland
As the world becomes more interconnected and dependent on the internet, the frequency and complexity of computer hacking offences continue to rise. Recent data from… Read More »Understanding NSW Cybercrime Legislation 2025
The Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Double Jeopardy Exception and Subsequent Appeals) Amendment Act 2023, passed by the Queensland Parliament in March 2023, introduced two… Read More »Strengthening Queensland’s Criminal Justice System: Reforms to Double Jeopardy and Appeals
Receiving a notice to attend a coercive hearing at the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) can be an incredibly stressful experience. At Hannay Lawyers, we have… Read More »I Have Received a Notice to Attend a Coercive Hearing at the Australian Crime Commission. What Do I Do?
Receiving a show cause notice from the NDIS can be a daunting experience. However, understanding what a show cause notice is, why you might receive… Read More »I Have Received a Show Cause Notice from NDIS. What Do I Do Now?
If you or someone you know has been caught with a small amount of drugs in Queensland, you might be wondering what happens next. The… Read More »Everything You Need to Know about the Drug Diversion Programs in Queensland
The interaction of the possession of drugs for personal use with the legal system has long been a contentious one, with many observers feeling the… Read More »Changes to Personal Use Drug Offences in NSW
Both Federal and state governments in Australia have laws in place to prevent people from profiting from criminal activity, also known as ‘proceeds of crime’.… Read More »Forfeiture Applications for Property Arising Out of Trafficking Offences
There are sometimes compelling reasons why a person sentenced for a criminal offence in one state of Australia may seek to transfer to another jurisdiction,… Read More »What Happens if you are Sentenced in New South Wales but Reside in another Jurisdiction?
Criminal behaviour has long since stopped being a local phenomenon. Particularly in the illegal drug trade, interstate movement of people who commit criminal acts is… Read More »The Difference in the Process of Being Charged with a Criminal Offence in Queensland and New South Wales
Media headlines in Queensland have been filled in recent times with criminal offences committed by juveniles, often resulting in terrible tragedies where innocent members of… Read More »What You Need to Know About the Spate of Youth Crime in Queensland
Murder investigations are among the most complex and sensitive cases that law enforcement agencies face. How investigations are conducted and how the information they unearth… Read More »The Significance of Methods Used by Police in Murder Investigations