In NSW criminal and traffic matters, being found guilty does not automatically mean a conviction is recorded. Under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), a court can find a person guilty but decide not to record a conviction at all. This matters because a recorded conviction can affect visa applications, some…
A Conditional Release Order (CRO) is a community-based sentence available in NSW Local, District and Supreme Courts under section 9 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW). It can be made with a recorded conviction or, in some cases, without one, and can last up to 2 years. It is generally regarded as the…
In New South Wales, you generally have the right to remain silent when questioned by police. You cannot usually be punished, and a court cannot usually hold your silence against you, if you choose not to answer police questions. There are important exceptions: in some situations you must provide your name and address, drivers have…
