Criminal Law

By Satomi Hamon

16.02.17

Twitter reckons you’re guilty: Juries and social media #CourtisLit #GuiltyAF

Recently, a murder trial in Sydney was put in jeopardy when a witness sent a Facebook friend request to a female juror during the closing stages of the trial. This is not the first, nor…

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Criminal Law

By Satomi Hamon

18.01.17

Dangerous dog laws in the ACT

Should the ACT government consider tougher rules for ‘dangerous dog breeds’? Recently, there was an article in the Canberra Times that reported the story of two dog attack victims, Jack Hartigan and Daniel…

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Criminal Law

By Satomi Hamon

13.12.16

Christmas Card Crime

If you’re planning to buy something online during the holiday season this year (or ever!), you should make yourself aware of the risks associated. As online shopping becomes more and more prevalent in…

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Criminal Law

By Satomi Hamon

06.09.16

Wrongful Conviction: Australia’s ‘fair’ share

Since its premier in December 2015, popular documentary –  Making a Murderer, has sparked international concern for miscarriages of justice. The documentary follows the story of convicted murderers Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey….

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Criminal Law

By Satomi Hamon

16.08.16

Nemesis to receive $6.4 million

The ACT government has announced that Taskforce Nemesis, a police taskforce set up to tackle Canberra’s infamous motorcycle gangs, will receive an extra $6.4 million in funding, the Canberra Times reports. This is…

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