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Murder and Manslaughter – A Tragedy
Over the years I have conducted a number of cases involving deaths. Each one has an element of tragedy that makes the conduct of the matter an unforgettable experience. The judicial system and the community view criminal cases involving deaths … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Law, General, Legal, Uncategorized
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Application for representation in the Consumer, Trader &Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT)
Clause 13 of the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Regulation 2009 regulates how applications for representation are to be made in the CTTT. That clause provides the following: (1) For the purposes of section 36 (2) of the Act, … Continue reading
Posted in Commercial Law, General, Legal
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Can I have my lawyer appear with me at the CTTT?
The Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (‘CTTT’) was developed to allow most people to represent themselves at the hearing of an application. The goal of the tribunal is to provide affordable, accessible and efficient means of resolving disputes. Section 36 … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Law, Commercial Law, General, Legal
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Cycling Accidents and the Legal Consequences
Our accredited specialist in personal injury law, Emma Mead, was recently asked by the Newcastle Herald to comment on the number of cycling related accidents in the Hunter. Share:FacebookEmailPrint
Negligent Driving – Is a finding of guilt required for compensation?
The following question was posted on our Facebook page: A group of tri-athletes were riding on the highway during a training session and were cleaned up from behind by an old man in his Mazda. The driver wasn't charged but … Continue reading
Reporting Motor Vehicle Accidents to Police – The Police Accident Report Requirement
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is important to ensure that you report the accident to the Police. This protects your possible entitlements to compensation under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act, 1999 ('the Act'). The “police accident report … Continue reading
Stopping and parking near intersections
Recently on our Facebook page the following question was asked: I was dropping off my grandson at Lambton Public School when a police office stopped me and advised that I was parked illegally and should move. I asked him to … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Law, General, Legal, Traffic Law
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Mobile Phones and Driving – When Can I Be Fined?
Due to some ambiguity in what was “use” of a phone when driving, the drafters of our legislation amended Rule 300 of the Road Rules 2008. It should be noted that this rule does not apply to L and P … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents & Insurance Law, Criminal Law, General, Legal, Traffic Law
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End of Financial Year
Burke Elphick & Mead would like to wish our clients and colleagues all the very best for the end of financial year. We hope the year was prosperous for you and may the next 12 months bring new and exciting … Continue reading
Defending My Property – How Far Can I Go? A Criminal Law Perspective
The Criminal Law recognises that there will be circumstances where people will need to use force to protect their property. Several sections of the Crimes Act 1900 (‘the Act’) provide the principles that govern whether or not the use of … Continue reading
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