If you’ve got a court case coming up, you’re probably wondering how the COVID-19 restrictions will affect it. The NSW Local Court has implemented huge changes to how it operates. Many types of cas...
What can I do with my phone while driving?
At Ainsley Law we are often asked this question. So much of our lives happen via our phones and we know that if we do the wrong things with phones while driving, we’ll get hit with a whopping fine...
You CAN use your phone to pay in the Macca’s drive thru
In August last year the internet rippled with outrage after the Victorian Police pointed out on social media that using your phone to pay at the Macca’s drive thru was illegal. Concerned Big Mac lov...
Paying for the pleasure of being prosecuted under the HVNL
Many truck drivers and operators in NSW have been ordered to pay the RMS’ legal fees after trying to defend charges. The practice raises some interesting questions about ensuring a fair and accessib...
How to keep your licence this Christmas
The Christmas period is upon us. While it’s a great time of year, all the festivities mean that it’s also the time that many people get caught drink driving. Right across Australia, a drink drivin...
Road rules on horseback
In the spirit of Melbourne Cup, we’ve got a fun horse fact! Did you know that a horse is a vehicle? The Road Rules include a definition of vehicle that’s designed to capture things most people wou...
The inaugural Ainsley Law road trip: Gundagai and Canberra
Over the October long weekend Ainsley Law hit the road to Gundagai to visit our friends at Toy Box Mechanical and TacTicc Engineers to learn more about AIS testing and engineering reports for modified...
What to expect at your sentencing hearing
The sentencing hearing is the day that the magistrate decides what penalty to impose for your matter. We understand that it’s not an easy day for our clients. You will probably have spent weeks prep...
Traffic vs criminal law
Why we’re just traffic lawyers. Ainsley Law is the only dedicated traffic law firm in Sydney. However, we are not your only choice for representation if you have a traffic matter. Most criminal law ...
Section 10
It’s the holy grail of traffic law – the section 10. In this blog we give you the low down on what a section 10 is, how to get one and what it could mean for your case. What is a section 10? A...