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# Blog Posts, Latest News & More

Stay updated with our latest blog posts, industry news, and expert insights. Explore helpful tips, trends,   
and stories designed to keep you informed, inspired, and ahead in your field.

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## [Guilty until proven innocent - NSW](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/guilty-until-proven-innocent-nsw)

Jun 22, 2026 6:30:00 AM

The decision by NSW Police to lay a charge is discretionary. A police officer with authority decides...

[![](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Anxious%20Woman%20at%20Police%20Station%20with%20Statement%20Form.png)](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/withdrawing-or-correcting-a-statement-made-to-nsw-police-local-court)

## [Withdrawing or correcting a statement made to NSW Police - Local Court](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/withdrawing-or-correcting-a-statement-made-to-nsw-police-local-court)

Jun 14, 2026 7:32:56 PM

Body Worn Cameras and Domestic Violence Evidence in Chief Statements

[![](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Costs%20Order%20Document%20with%20NSW%20Police%20Prosecution%20Title.png)](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/who-pays-when-nsw-police-withdraw-charges)

## [Who pays when NSW Police withdraw charges?](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/who-pays-when-nsw-police-withdraw-charges)

Jun 6, 2026 6:30:00 AM

A Common Scenario

[![](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Australian%20Courtroom%20Witness%20Box%20with%20Magistrate.png)](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/witnesses-what-happens-when-they-dont-turn-up)

## [Witnesses: What happens when they don’t turn up?](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/witnesses-what-happens-when-they-dont-turn-up)

May 29, 2026 11:19:34 PM

Everyday in the local court, charges are dismissed when witnesses don’t attend court.

[![](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Subpoena%20Service%20by%20Australian%20Police%20Officer%20on%20Young%20Woman.png)](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/subpoenas-in-the-local-court.-do-i-have-to-attend-court)

## [Subpoenas in the Local Court. Do I have to attend court?](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/subpoenas-in-the-local-court.-do-i-have-to-attend-court)

May 24, 2026 2:45:05 PM

Case study

[![Reasons to Oppose an AVO NSW](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/hubfs/shutterstock_2554557035-1.jpg)](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/reasons-to-say-no-to-an-avo)

## [Reasons to say "No" to an AVO](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/reasons-to-say-no-to-an-avo)

May 12, 2026 11:12:05 AM

Why an AVO?

[![Nerf Guns & Gel Blasters NSW Laws](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/hubfs/Untitled%20(Website).png)](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/are-nerf-guns-considered-firearms-in-nsw-nerf-gun-laws-explained)

## [Are Nerf Guns Considered Firearms in NSW? | NSW (Toy) Gun Laws Explained](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/are-nerf-guns-considered-firearms-in-nsw-nerf-gun-laws-explained)

Oct 28, 2025 10:18:59 PM

Are Nerf Guns and Gel Blasters Legal in NSW?

[![NSW Police Interviews](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/hubfs/shutterstock_2514028217-300x200.jpg)](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/your-rights-during-a-police-interview-in-nsw)

## [Your Rights During A Police Interview In NSW?](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/your-rights-during-a-police-interview-in-nsw)

Aug 20, 2025 11:06:30 PM

Understanding your legal rights during a police interview in NSW is crucial to ensuring your protect...

[![NSW Arrest Process](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/hubfs/shutterstock_258602471.jpg)](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/what-happens-when-youre-arrested-in-nsw-step-by-step-guide)

## [What Happens When You’re Arrested in NSW? Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/what-happens-when-youre-arrested-in-nsw-step-by-step-guide)

Aug 9, 2025 11:33:09 PM

Navigating the arrest process in NSW can be daunting, but understanding your rights and the procedur...

[![NSW Jury System ](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/hubfs/Generated%20Blog%20Post%20Images/A%20courtroom%20scene%20with%20jurors%20attentively%20listenin.jpeg)](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/what-does-a-jury-do-in-new-south-wales)

## [What Does A Jury Do In New South Wales?](https://www.jeremymcgrath.com.au/blog/what-does-a-jury-do-in-new-south-wales)

Aug 3, 2025 12:20:08 AM

Delve into the pivotal role and responsibilities of a jury in New South Wales' criminal trials.