Careless Driving v Dangerous Driving – what’s the difference?
There’s a fine line between carelessness and dangerousness when it comes to driving offences in South Australia. Driving on the road requires that you drive
November 12, 2026
Catch up on the latest news from Craig Caldicott Lawyers. We are here to talk (and walk) you through South Australian Law, updates and changes and what to expect when you go to court.
There’s a fine line between carelessness and dangerousness when it comes to driving offences in South Australia. Driving on the road requires that you drive
There is a common misconception that a person can claim ‘mental health’ to escape criminal liability. In reality, ‘mental health’ is not simply a card
Depending on the particular drug and quantity of it, penalties for drug possession can vary significantly in South Australia. For a ‘simple possession’ offence that
The maximum penalty for breaching bail is a fine of $10,000.00 or imprisonment for two (2) years. Breaching bail can have additional penalties involved, too,
Craig Caldicott OAM was recently on ABC Radio Adelaide’s Breakfast program with Sonya Feldhoff and Jules Schiller to discuss the Attorney General’s proposal to abolish
There are many offences that fall within the category of ‘domestic violence’ in South Australia. Some domestic violence offences include: When an offence (like an
In South Australia, there are many difference offences that can fall under the general banner of ‘assault’. They range significantly in seriousness and maximum penalties.
There are two sides to every story, as the adage goes. This is particularly so in criminal cases. When a judicial officer (be it a
Centrelink fraud is a serious offence. Generally prosecuted as an offence of ‘Obtaining a Financial Benefit’ or ‘Obtaining a Financial Benefit by Deception’, Centrelink fraud
Stalking and Harassment’ is a criminal offence in South Australia. The offence is often shortened to ‘Stalking’ and doesn’t only encompass following someone from place
South Australia police have extensive powers to conduct searches. Many police officers are equipped with a ‘General Search Warrant’ (GSW); this allows them to conduct
In some situations, a licence disqualification or suspension can be appealed to the Magistrates Court. The most common appeal relates to Provisional (Ps) or Probationary
There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to plead guilty or not guilty to criminal charges. One factor alone should not be the
The majority of investigations into sexual crimes begin with a complaint to police. That complaint is usually made by or on behalf of the victim
Craig Caldicott OAM recently appeared on both ABC Radio Adelaide with Sonya Feldhoff and Jules Schiller and FIVEaa Breakfast with Will Goodings and Stacey Lee,