Bill Vasiliadis

Become a Safer Driver and Avoid a Negligent Driving Conviction

October 2, 2013

(Aus law & generally) According to the NSW Centre for Road Safety, the number of lives lost on the state’s roads so far this year is down on last year. Many crashes are caused by dangerous driving behaviour, such as driving under the influence and speeding, while others are due to contributing factors such as […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

Are Police Allowed to Search for Drugs Without Reason?

May 29, 2013

Although many people believe that the police have endless rights to search people and premises for illegal substances, this is not actually the case. When it comes to searching for drugs, the police have certain restrictions that they must abide by. The rule of reasonable suspicion, also known as Rondo reasonable suspicion, mean that police […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

What to do if another driver is under the influence of drugs

March 28, 2013

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be dangerous not only for the person behind the wheel, but also for other road users. If you encounter an intoxicated driver on the road, it is best to keep a safe distance from them. Don’t try to intervene or do anything that might cause an […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

How can a section 10 help me avoid a drink driving conviction?

March 21, 2013

Are you facing drink driving charges? In NSW Australia, there are harsh penalties for those convicted of drink driving. As well as hefty fines and possible disqualification from driving, if you are convicted of a drink driving offence, you also have to deal with the consequences of having a criminal record. Like many people, you […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

Drinking and Driving: Understanding Blood Alcohol Concentration Limits

November 15, 2012

(Guest post regarding criminal law in NSW Australia) Every driver and motorcyclist should know about the applicable blood alcohol limits that apply in their state or territory. In NSW Australia, there are three main blood alcohol limits to be aware of. A different limit will apply to you, depending on your licence and vehicle type. […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →