Summary Crime Part 1
This training module is the first part of a two-part series on Summary Crime. It provides participants with fundamental skills for practise in the summary jurisdiction of the Local Court. Participants will learn about Local Court bail matters, sentence matters, hearings and section 32 and 33 diversions. Participants will be equipped with knowledge on where to find and apply Legal Aid NSW eligibility policies and guidelines in Criminal Law matters.
Course Outline
| Course Outline |
Video
Required reading
| Legal Aid NSW Policies: Criminal Law | Link |
| Legal Aid NSW Policies: Means Test | Link |
| Preparing a Defended Hearing in the Local Court | PDF 286 KB |
| The New Mental Health Legislation | PDF 384 KB |
| Sentencing Reform FAQs | PDF 857 KB |
Podcasts
Presented by Rose Khalilizadeh, Forbes Chambers |
| Presented by Robyn Fraser, Legal Aid NSW and Anna Pankhurst, Legal Aid NSW Podcast supporting materials |
Webinars
| Bugmy Bar Book Hosted by Emma Manea, Legal Aid NSW |
| Prosecutorial Disclosure Presented by Madeleine Avenell, Public Defender; Felicity Graham, Black Chambers; and Tim McKenzie, Legal Aid NSW Webinar supporting materials |
| The New Mental Health Legislation is coming Presented by Thomas Spohr, Legal Aid NSW |
Useful resources
| The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions: Guidelines | Link |
| Bail Flow Chart | PDF 69 KB |
| Bail Application Instructions Sheet Template | Word 20 KB |
| Bail Application in NSW Submissions Outline Template | Word 30 KB |
| Analysing the Brief Template | Word 22 KB |
| Table of Proposed Sentence Conditions | Word 18 KB |
| Quick Reference Guide to Sentencing Reforms | PDF 31 KB |
| Sentencing Options | PDF 31 KB |
The Lawyer Education Series is has been developed for lawyers, not self-represented parties. The training modules assume a high level of foundational legal knowledge because they are made for lawyers. The modules are not a complete guide to the law and should not be relied upon for the preparation of your case. If you require legal help you should call 1300 888 529.