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stealing or theft in Australia

Theft in Australia

The maximum penalties that can be applied for theft vary depending on the state or territory in Australia. Other names for theft are larceny and stealing. These offenses are typically resolved in magistrates courts, though under some situations, they might be brought before a higher court. The laws ...
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Legal aspects of Fortune Telling in Australia

Legal aspects of Fortune Telling in Australia

Overview While it might seem like harmless fun to visit a fortune teller, doing so is actually illegal in several areas of Australia. When fortune telling is done with the intention of misleading, it is considered a summary offense in some jurisdictions. The laws are written with the supposition tha...
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Robbery Offences (WA)

Robbery Offences (Western Australia WA)

Robbery is covered by a number of offences in the Western Australian Criminal Code. Because it combines elements of theft and violence, robbery is referred to as a composite offense. Robbery offenses are punishable by indictment, and they must be resolved in the District Court following a committal ...
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Criminal Damage

Criminal Damage

In all Australian states and territories, it is illegal to intentionally harm or destroy property. Various names for this offense include malicious harm, deliberate damage, criminal damage, and property damage. The range of offenses includes serious offenses that could result in extended jail senten...
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personal reference in NSW Australia

Personal Reference: What to include

  Character references are something you might want to include in your plea of mitigation if you have been found guilty of a crime. A personal reference provides the court with details about your personality, accomplishments, and services to society. These details may help the court determine w...
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