Criminal Law

Spent Convictions and When You Do Not Need to Disclose an Old Conviction

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Legal Crossroad

An old conviction can feel like it follows you around. It may come up when you apply for a job, rent a home or fill in a form. Many people do not realise that the law lets some convictions be treated as spent. Once a conviction is spent, you may not have to mention it at all.

This post explains the spent convictions scheme in plain terms. It covers when a conviction becomes spent and what that means for you. It also looks at the exceptions and where to go if someone breaks the rules. Laws and processes differ between states and territories, and they change over time.

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How The Criminal Justice System Deals With Those Caught Using Ice

Posted on March 17, 2023December 24, 2024 by Legal Crossroad

Those addicted to drugs who are in drug rehabs are each there due to their addiction to a whole range of different drugs. They include heroin, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, which is otherwise known as “ice”. Whilst several methamphetamine drugs are taken by drug users, ice is the one that is the most potent.

There is often some confusion when referring to the names of methamphetamine because they often all get brought together as one, and the assumption is they are all the same drug, but they are not. Ice is just one version. Another is the base drug commonly called meth. This is brown and taken by injecting or swallowing it. Another version is speed, which is usually a white powder and is either injected, swallowed or snorted.

As for ice, which is the subject of this article, it gets its name from its appearance, which is crystalline and translucent, often with jagged shards. Other names for ice include glass, Tina, and crystal meth. It is taken either by injection or it can be smoked using a glass pipe.

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Successfully Arguing A Traffic Fine

Posted on May 21, 2019November 29, 2024 by Legal Crossroad

Attempting to appeal or argue against a traffic fine can be tempting, especially if you truly feel that you haven’t done anything wrong. After all, the police are only human, and it’s possible for them to make mistakes just like anyone else.

If you’re considering appealing against a traffic or speeding fine, you should speak to a criminal lawyer to discuss your options – especially if the infringement that you’re appealing is somewhat serious. Experienced criminal lawyers will be able to advise you on the best course of action, advising you on the chance of successful appeal and telling you if you realistically have no chance of success. If you need a list of lawyers in your local area, check out Lawyerslist.

Different States Have Different Processes For Appealing Traffic Fines

Australia is a big country, and every state has its own set of road rules and procedures. This means that every state also has its own set of infringements and penalties for each offence, and that the process for fighting an infringement therefore varies with state.

With this in mind, it’s important to always speak with a legal expert to discuss your options. Don’t take advice from the net as concrete, and make sure that you do some research before committing to an appeal.

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