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Your L-plater offering to drive you home after dinner might seem like the responsible thing to do. In NSW, an intoxicate...
03/06/2026

Your L-plater offering to drive you home after dinner might seem like the responsible thing to do.

In NSW, an intoxicated person cannot lawfully supervise a learner driver.

If the supervisor has been drinking or is affected by drugs, they may be treated as if they are the driver and could face serious drink driving or drug driving consequences.

The L-plater can also get into trouble, even if they are completely sober, because they may be considered to be driving without proper supervision.

If you are supervising an L-plater, you need to be fit to drive too.

If you or your child has been charged, contact Mate Lawyers for advice and representation.

We’re here to help.

Mate Lawyers
📞 Call us 24/7 on 0483 980 372
🌐www.matelawyers.au
📍 Level 3 255 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY

If police approach you, there are two things to remember. You must identify yourself. Give your correct name and date of...
01/06/2026

If police approach you, there are two things to remember.

You must identify yourself.

Give your correct name and date of birth. If you give false details, or refuse to identify yourself, police may arrest you so they can formally identify you.

Beyond that, you do not need to answer their questions.

You do not have to explain where you were, what you were doing, or why you were there.

‼ Even if they keep asking.
‼ Even if they ask the same question again and again.
‼ Even if it feels uncomfortable.

What you say can be used as evidence, so it is important to stay calm and avoid saying more than you need to.

Identify yourself, then speak to a lawyer before answering any further questions.

We’re here to help.

Mate Lawyers
📞 Call us 24/7 on 0483 980 372
🌐www.matelawyers.au
📍 Level 3 255 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY

Did you know your Snapchat messages could be used as evidence against you? A lot of people think Snapchat messages are g...
30/05/2026

Did you know your Snapchat messages could be used as evidence against you?

A lot of people think Snapchat messages are gone forever once they disappear.

That’s not always true.

If police access your phone, they may be able to recover messages, photos or other content you can no longer see.

If it’s relevant to a criminal investigation, it could be used in court.

Be careful what you send online.

If your phone has been searched or taken by police, get legal advice early.

We’re here to help.

Mate Lawyers
📞 Call us 24/7 on 0483 980 372
🌐www.matelawyers.au
📍 Level 3 255 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY

Going to court? First impressions matter. If you’re a defendant, wear smart, respectful clothing. If you own a suit, wea...
28/05/2026

Going to court? First impressions matter.

If you’re a defendant, wear smart, respectful clothing. If you own a suit, wear it. If not, choose neat and clean clothes that show you’re taking the matter seriously.

Your behaviour in court also matters.

Bow when you enter and leave the courtroom. If the Judge speaks to you, address them as “Your Honour.”

Please, make sure your phone is on silent before you walk in.
A ringing phone, loud notification, or video playing in court is not going to help your case.

If you’re appearing before the Judge, especially for sentence, you want to show respect and responsibility from the moment you walk in.

We’re here to help.

Mate Lawyers
📞 Call us 24/7 on 0483 980 372
🌐www.matelawyers.au
📍 Level 3 255 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY

Police roadside drug tests commonly screen for co***ne, cannabis, M**A and methamphetamine. If you test positive, you co...
25/05/2026

Police roadside drug tests commonly screen for co***ne, cannabis, M**A and methamphetamine.

If you test positive, you could face fines, licence suspension and further legal consequences.

If you have been pulled over and are worried your sample may be positive, it is important to understand the process and get legal advice early.

Contact Mate Lawyers for advice and representation.

Mate Lawyers
📞 Call us 24/7 on 0483 980 372
🌐www.matelawyers.au
📍 Level 3 255 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY

Damaging your own property is usually not a crime in NSW.If you get frustrated and break your own TV, you may have an ex...
22/05/2026

Damaging your own property is usually not a crime in NSW.

If you get frustrated and break your own TV, you may have an expensive problem, but not necessarily a criminal one.

If that TV belongs to your roommate, partner, family member, workplace, or is jointly owned, it can become a very different situation.

In NSW, damaging someone else’s property can be a criminal offence, even if it happens in the heat of the moment.

The key question is:
Who owns the property?

If it’s you and someone else, you probably need legal advice, and fast!

We’re here to help.
Mate Lawyers
📞 Call us 24/7 on 0483 980 372
🌐www.matelawyers.au
📍 Level 3 255 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY

“I was just holding them for my mates.”That might sound like an innocent explanation.In a drug matter, it can change the...
20/05/2026

“I was just holding them for my mates.”

That might sound like an innocent explanation.
In a drug matter, it can change the entire nature of the charge.

A client was stopped while walking into a music festival. Police and drug detection dogs were operating at the entrance, and pills were found hidden on him.

When police questioned him, he said the pills were not for his own use.

He explained that he was holding them for friends who were too worried about being detected by the drug dog.

The problem was that this explanation suggested he was going to give the pills to someone else.

Police then alleged there was an intention to supply.
That meant the matter was treated as a supply allegation, not simply possession.

This is why it is important to understand that drug supply does not only refer to selling drugs.

In some cases, giving drugs to another person, or intending to do so, may be treated as supply.

It is also a reminder that speaking to police without legal advice can have serious consequences.

People often think they are helping themselves by explaining the situation.
Sometimes, they are giving police the evidence they need to lay a more serious charge.

If you are questioned by police, get legal advice before deciding what to say.

We’re here to help.
Mate Lawyers
📞 Call us 24/7 on 0483 980 372
🌐www.matelawyers.au
📍 Level 3 255 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY

Let’s be honest…Talking to your kids about relationships isn’t easy, especially when they’re adults. When it comes to co...
15/05/2026

Let’s be honest…
Talking to your kids about relationships isn’t easy, especially when they’re adults.

When it comes to consent, it’s a conversation you can’t afford to avoid.

In New South Wales, the laws are very clear.
Consent must be given for every sexual act.
That includes:
👉Kissing
👉Touching
👉Any intimate behaviour

It must be clear, freely given, and ongoing.
If there’s doubt… there’s no consent.

A lot of people still think consent is implied or assumed.
It’s not.

Any misunderstandings can lead to very serious consequences.

No parent wants to imagine their child in that situation, however, the best way to protect them is to make sure they understand the reality.

Yes, it might feel awkward.
Yes, they might brush it off.

Saying something is always better than saying nothing.

Mate Lawyers
📞 Call us 24/7 on 0483 980 372
🌐www.matelawyers.au
📍 Level 3 255 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY

Going to court on your own can be really daunting, especially if it’s your first time. There are a lot of legal terms, p...
13/05/2026

Going to court on your own can be really daunting, especially if it’s your first time.

There are a lot of legal terms, processes, and formalities that most people simply aren’t familiar with.

Having a criminal defence lawyer act on your behalf is incredibly important and increases your chances of getting the best possible outcome.

Without proper legal guidance, you might:
👉Agree to something you don’t fully understand
👉Feel overwhelmed by the process
👉Say too much or something you don’t mean

We often see people try to handle things themselves with the best intentions, but unfortunately, it doesn’t always work in their favour.

A criminal defence lawyer is there to guide you through the process, represent your interests, and help you make informed decisions every step of the way.

If you or someone you know is facing court, getting the right advice early can make all the difference.

We’re here to help.

Mate Lawyers
📞 Call us 24/7 on 0483 980 372
🌐www.matelawyers.au
📍 Level 3 255 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY

“I didn’t even message them…” That doesn’t always matter. When you’re subject to an Apprehended Violence Orders with a n...
11/05/2026

“I didn’t even message them…”
That doesn’t always matter.

When you’re subject to an Apprehended Violence Orders with a no contact condition, the rule is simple:

No contact means NO contact.

We’ve seen people charged for:
❌Including gifts in a Christmas card
❌Texting their girlfriend back
❌Posting messages on social media aimed at the other person
❌Making a Spotify playlist for them
❌Even helping them move house

It might not feel like contact. Legally, it is.

In New South Wales, breaching an AVO is a criminal offence, and it can happen more easily than people realise.

Good intentions don’t protect you.

If you have a non-contact AVO in place, be very clear:
👉 No messages
👉 No gifts
👉 No indirect communication
👉 No “just helping out”

Zero contact is the only safe approach.

If you’re unsure, get advice before you act. It could save you from serious consequences.

We’re here to help.
Mate Lawyers
📞 Call us 24/7 on 0483 980 372
🌐www.matelawyers.au
📍 Level 3 255 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY

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