Caldicott + Isaacs Lawyers

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Our Partner and Criminal Lawyer James Caldicott spoke to ABC News recently in relation to taser use by police officers in South Australia as usage more than doubles. Below is a snippet from the article ⬇ Lawyer James Caldicott said he supported the use of tasers on dangerous offenders but was concerned that police could be reaching for the weapon too quickly, without trying other forms of de-escalation. "There are other ways in which police could have or ought to have dealt with an individual and we're finding unfortunately, across the board that the use of tasers is suddenly increasing, which is causing distress and harm to a number of clients," he said. Mr Caldicott said he had also seen instances where tasers were used to make people comply with a police direction, something prohibited by most taser-use guidelines in other states. "We've had circumstances where an arrest is being effected and the person may be hindering to a degree, and so to enable compliance, the use of a taser has been done," he said.

There will be increased police presence around the city and grounds for AFL Gather Round this weekend - so be careful.

In the News ➡️ James Caldicott speaks to the ABC about the increased taser use in South Australia. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gKg67FVB

Adelaide’s first mobile phone detection camera has been installed on South Road, Torrensville – one of five to be rolled out across SA. The additional locations the cameras will be installed are: ➡️ Southern Expressway, Darlington ➡️ North South Motorway, Regency Park ➡️ Port Road, Hindmarsh ➡️ Port Wakefield Road, Gepps Cross Trials at all five spots will commence in April, before a three-month education period will operate from June. During this period, drivers will not be fined or lose demerit points. Following this, drivers caught by a mobile phone detection camera will be fined $540 (+ $99 victims crime levy) and lose 3 demerit points. Please take care on the roads and drive safely.

Major law changes for smoking and vaping in South Australia are now in effect. As of Friday (1 March 2024), smoking and vaping will be banned in popular outdoor public spaces including outdoor swimming pools, children’s sporting events, beaches near patrol flags, jetties, outside shopping centre entrances, childcare settings, schools and hospitals. People caught smoking or vaping in banned outdoor zones will face on-the-spot fines of $105 and penalties of up to $750 if prosecuted – a bid to protect the community from passive exposure to tobacco smoke and vape exhalant. SA’s new smoke and vape prohibited outdoor public spaces include: 🏊 Outdoor public swimming facilities, and within 10m of the entrance. 🏖️ On beaches between and within 50m of patrol flags and within 5m of jetties. 🚸 At and within 10m of schools and childcare settings. 🏢 At and within 10m of non-residential building entrances, such as entrances to shopping centres, government and commercial buildings. 🏥 At public hospitals and health facilities, private hospitals and within 10m of their boundaries. 🏟️ At major event venues declared under the Major Events Act 2013. ⚽ At and within 10m of playing and viewing areas during organised under-18 sporting events.

Police have extra powers to stop and search you at the Adelaide Fringe Festival at ANY TIME, with the Declared Public Precinct in operation.

Casey Isaacs ▪ Senior Partner & Criminal Lawyer Casey has been a practising lawyer since 2001, appearing in all jurisdictions and is a sought-after barrister and solicitor in the practice of criminal law. Casey’s experience has seen him deal successfully with a wide array of matters from driving whilst disqualified and drug trafficking, to fraud and murder. His extensive background and knowledge in the field is invaluable to obtaining the best possible result from his clients. Performing trial work, guilty pleas, bail applications and appeals, Casey ensures his clients best interests are served at all times during proceedings. To get in touch with Casey regarding your matter, please visit https://lnkd.in/gMvUPJn or phone us on (08) 8110 7900.

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