Who can watch my court case?

Philosopher Jeremy Bentham hundreds of years ago said “Where there is no publicity, there is no justice” and this has been part of Australia’s court system ever since. It means people are free to watch or report on your case whatever the circumstances which is why...

Can I get off drink driving charges with a section 10?

As a Drink Driving Lawyer, I get asked this all the time and It is very important to have a good and realistic understanding of what a section 10 is and how Magistrates and Judges use them. A section 10 gives a court the ability in certain circumstances to dismiss...

Can I eat whilst driving?

Rushing to an appointment, stuck in traffic or just hangry (whilst indulging in wonderful and tasty eating) – we have all been guilty of eating whilst driving!  For the more experienced driver eaters, some manage to scoff down a large big mac meal or even pick at...

4 Drink Driving facts and myths

Drink Driving facts and myths 1)  I can be sent to jail Drinking driving (DUI) is a serious offence and the Northern Beaches has one of the highest DUI rates in the State. People are often sent to jail for DUI, particularly repeat offenders and those in the high...

Why do lawyers have to witness certain documents and provide independent legal advice on them ?

We spend a lot of time witnessing documents and providing independent legal advice on behalf of clients and often get asked why such a process is required. Witnessing someone’s signature on a legal document such as a Guardianship document ensures that this document is...