The Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) scheme is a formal legal process introduced in NSW in April 2018. Criminal legislation in NSW divides criminal offences into three broad categories for sentencing purposes: The EAGP applies to all strictly indictable offences. It also applies to cases where the prosecution elects to deal with

If you’ve been charged with a criminal or traffic offence in New South Wales, your matter will begin in the Local Court. For offences that occurred in Newcastle, that means attending Newcastle Local Court. Understanding what to expect if you need to attend Newcastle Local Court can make the process

Following the tragic terrorist attack on Bondi Beach in December of 2025, the NSW Parliament has moved to tighten its existing gun laws and reduce the risk of mass violence. The new laws will include: Capping and restricting the number and types of firearms: Strengthening firearms licence checks and accountability:

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram for long enough and you will see injectable peptides promoted as a wonder supplement for anti-aging, muscle repair, muscle building and fat burning. The rise of peptide use in NSW and the open way in which they are discussed and promoted on social media creates

Whether or not a criminal record will impact your tattooist licence in NSW, will depend on the type of offence you have been charged with. In NSW, it is an offence to perform body art tattooing for a fee or a reward, unless authorised to do so by a tattooist

Arthur Law services clients charged with simple and complex criminal offences, and traffic offences, in Taree NSW. Arthur Law was founded in 2020, driven by a mission to provide more than just legal representation. With decades of combined experience, Arthur Law is a boutique criminal law firm specialising in building

How do average speed cameras work? An average speed camera uses two cameras to measure the amount of time taken for a vehicle to travel between the two cameras, on one stretch of road. From this, the average speed between those two points is determined. The new average speed camera

Being arrested can come as a shock, and the process can make you feel vulnerable. The best thing you can do is to be prepared, and understand your rights. Below is a clear, actionable guide to help you with what to do if you’re arrested in NSW. Understand your rights

Zoe Whetham has been named as one of 3 Best Traffic Lawyers in Newcastle NSW, by threebestrated.com.au. To be included on this list lawyers must pass a 50 Point Inspection process. This involves checking reviews, ratings, reputation and experience. Zoe has also been named a Recommended Traffic Lawyer in NSW,