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Ketamine analogues mimic the effects of ketamine

Unveiling the Rise of Ketamine Analogues: What You Need To Know

A brief history First created in 1962, ketamine quickly became a darling of the medical world for its versatile properties. It boasts a myriad of applications that seamlessly transcend the confines of operating rooms and veterinary practices, to the more unconventional realm of recreational use. Initially doctors utilised ketamine for its efficacy in inducing general […]

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NSW police often conduct invasive strip searching of young people at music events

New Report Reveals NSW Police Abusing Strip Searching Powers

Crime, DTL Blog / By Dowson Turco

In March 2024, Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) released a report detailing the disturbingly frequent occurrence of children being strip searched in NSW. In the seven-year period from 2016 to 2023, NSW Police strip searched over 1,500 children, amounting to more than 200 strip searches of minors per year. The youngest child to be subjected

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NSW police frequently bring sniffer dogs to pubs, music events and festivals to discourage attendees who may be carrying or consuming illicit drugs

Know Your Rights: Cops, Drugs and Dogs in NSW

Crime, DTL Blog / By Dowson Turco

At Dowson Turco Lawyers, we recognise how integral it is for the queer community to have opportunities to dance, celebrate and come together, not just during Mardi Gras season but throughout the year as well. We also recognise that some people may, despite the risks, be engaging in illicit drugs while attending parties and events.

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Criminal records and section 10s

Crime, DTL Blog / By Dowson Turco

In New South Wales, many people appearing in the Local Court for a minor or less serious offence (such as drug possession, some low range drink driving and drug driving offences, etc) will ask their lawyer to obtain a “section 10”. What they are referring to is section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (the Act)

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On the spot fines for drug possession this Australia Day long weekend

Crime, DTL Blog / By Dowson Turco

The NSW Police Force will be able to issue on-the-spot fines of $400 for drug possession at three music festivals being held in Sydney over the Australia Day long weekend. There are three music festivals across the Australia Day long weekend – Electric Gardens at Centennial Park, and Hardcore Til I Die and Rolling Loud

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Another win for the DTL criminal law team

Crime / By Dowson Turco

DTL is celebrating another win in the criminal courts after our client successfully defended 7 of 8 serious assault charges following a hearing the Children’s Court of NSW and an appeal in the District Court of NSW. The Department of the Office of Public Prosecutions brought the charges following a NSW Police Force investigation and

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Jaywalking operations in Sydney are becoming more popular

Crime, DTL Blog / By Dowson Turco

Jaywalking operations in Sydney are becoming more popular. At the time of writing this article the general rule is you’re not jaywalking if you cross within 20 metres of a pedestrian crossing when the lights show green. But there are lots of other rules you should be aware of: Again, at the time of writing this

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Drug searches and police powers during events and festivals

Crime, DTL Blog / By StaceyDowson

There is an important message we want to get out to our clients, family and friends. That message is that you have legal rights when you deal with police officers and we are the lawyers who a large portion of the community comes to for legal representation in police matters. Here is practical advice you

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