Introduction “Can you be arrested by another civilian?”“How and when is that allowed?” These are often questions that are asked by a large majority of people, the situation of performing a citizen arrest is not an everyday event and don’t worry, it’s not supposed to be. Arresting a citizen is essentially when another civilian restrains …
Introduction Getting caught with drugs is a serious matter, with a part of the population (especially younger people) not knowing the consequences of being caught with illegal substances in their custody or control, it is a crucial topic to be discussed. In 2013 the National Drug Strategy Household Survey presented to the public that 2.9 …
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Introduction With Australia emerging as a leading country in the online drug trade, it has become a scary reality that cocaine, speed, MDMA, cannabis and multiple illegal substances can now be purchased via the net in fast timing. Quite embarrassingly, Australia has been found to have the second highest concentration of dark net drug dealers …
Introduction Australia is known for many things, our beaches, warm weather and unique wildlife to name just a few. Among the newest things that our country is being linked with is our high drug use, especially with drugs like cocaine. During the 1970s and 80s cocaine experienced a significant surge in popularity before being replaced …
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Introduction With mobile drug testing (MDT) is increasingly common across Australian roads, it is more than likely that at some point you will be tested for illicit substances. MDT has been a controversial issue with some members of parliament, most noticeably MP David Shoebridge who petitioned the police to abandon the MDT, calling their system …
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Introduction Music festivals have a heavily damaged reputation when it comes to drugs, with countless arrests at festivals in Australia every year.With illegal substances becoming the norm in passionate festival goers lives, it is also associated with high numbers of overdoses, drug related incidents and even in some cases deaths. There was research undertaken from …
Introduction One of the significant health concerns gripping Australia at the moment is the high amount of illicit drug use among the population. Regardless of the frequency, whether its recreational or full-blown addiction, the use of illegal drugs has had a significant impact both socially and economically on our society. Reports from the Australia Institute …
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Introduction Being charged for supplying illegal drugs is a serious matter and significantly more severe than being found in possession of an illegal substance, with consequences up to life imprisonment a possibility, you will need an experienced lawyer by your side, to ensure the best chance of a favorable outcome to the case. There a …
Introduction The iconic red and blue lights, accompanied by a wailing siren, is often associated by people with a sinking feeling and dread over what is to follow. With speeding fines being issued to members of the public on a common occurrence, there are often questions being asked and advice being sought regarding what rights …
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Introduction Have you been sent an infringement notice (fine) for not stopping at a red light camera in NSW? Don’t worry you’re not alone, thousands of people each month are caught for being on the wrong side of the law due to red light camera fines, and many of those people are not sure how …
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