Arthur Law was recently asked by The University of Newcastle’s Alumni Team to be featured in one of their Alumni Stories. Our lawyers Martin Vazquez and Zoe Whetham are both alumni of the University of Newcastle, graduating in 2014. The article provides a career snapshot for both Martin and Zoe,

Our lawyers specialise in acting for clients charged with simple and complex criminal matters at Scone Local Court with one goal in mind – defending your future. Winning is important to us. We have a proven track record of successfully representing offenders in court. We’ll explore all avenues to protect your

Today, Arthur Law attended the Aboriginal Justice Service Hub at Newcastle Town Hall. The event is an innovative First Nations justice project, aimed at encouraging the legal profession to seek out Aboriginal Community Controlled Services in the pre-sentence phase of the criminal justice system. With Aboriginal people making up almost

Arthur Law is a boutique criminal and traffic law firm based in Newcastle that defends your future. We pride ourselves on the recognition we’ve received from the legal profession and our clients. This page explores the awards and acknowledgements our team has earned over the years to establish Arthur Law

From 1 July 2024, mobile phone detection cameras in NSW will be adjusted to also detect persons not wearing a seatbelt properly. Seatbelt cameras will detect persons not wearing a seatbelt, as well as persons wearing a seatbelt incorrectly. Penalty The penalty is a fine of $410 and 3 demerit

Being charged with an offence can change the trajectory of a person’s entire future. That’s why Arthur Law is focused on defending your future. Our specialist criminal lawyers appear in Criminal and Traffic matters at Raymond Terrace Local Court. We can assist you with: Our success rate is a testament to

Does an AVO affect a Firearms Licence in NSW? Well, an AVO is not a criminal charge. However, an AVO can still have an impact on your employment or personal circumstances, beyond the conditions imposed by the AVO itself. One example, is the impact an AVO can have on a

The difference between the Local and District Court, is that the District Court is a higher court that hears more serious matters. For example, if you plead guilty to drug possession, you will be sentenced in the Local Court. However, if you are charged with a large drug supply, your matter will

Is it possible to get a work licence for a disqualified driver in NSW? This is a common question but unfortunately, the answer is no. In NSW, it is not possible to obtain a ‘work licence’, or an exemption that allows you to drive for work purposes during a disqualification