Monthly Archives: December 2009

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

With Christmas officially 1 week away, Merridy, Michael, Emma and the staff would like to wish all our Clients, Business Associates and Colleagues and very safe and Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Our office will be closed from … Continue reading

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Graffiti Control Act 2009

On 30 November 2009 the Graffiti Control Act 2009 commenced, however, not all parts of the Act commenced on that date. The provisions concerning community clean up orders will commence at a later date. In a recent media release the … Continue reading

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What is the Traffic Offenders’ Intervention Program? (TOIP)

If you are assisted by the Crime and Traffic Team at Burke Elphick and Mead for a driving offence the chances are we will discuss the option of the Traffic Offenders’ Intervention Program (‘TOIP’) with you. To which traffic offences … Continue reading

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Arrested by the Police – Powers of Arrest

Every person should know what powers the police actually have to conduct an arrest. You would be foolish to think that only people guilty of offences need to worry about this. You would be an even greater fool if you … Continue reading

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Adjournment Application before the Local Court

The increased pressure placed on courts to complete matters comes with it the need to appropriately prepare all applications for adjournments. Michael Burke and Maria Walz appear every day before the Local Courts in the Newcastle area. Although they do … Continue reading

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Suspension of Licence by Police

Increases in police powers have included the power of police to issue suspension notices on the spot. That is, the police officer is granted the power to be the judge and jury in some traffic matters and commence your punishment … Continue reading

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Arrested by the Police – Making Statements

There have been numerous occasions where the police have alleged that our clients have made admissions to the police in relation to offences. An admission is simply any statement made by a person that is against that person’s interests. We … Continue reading

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We are now Blogging.

Hi Everyone, My name is Sheena, I’m the Office Manager at Burke, Elphick and Mead Lawyers, we are based in Hunter Street in Newcastle and also have an office in Sydney. I am very excited to welcome you to our … Continue reading

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