Chris Nowlan · Barrister · New South Wales

Practical law, clearly explained.

A searchable library of legal papers and practical resources covering criminal law, evidence, procedure, sentencing, traffic and related advocacy.

More than two decades of experience in practice and advocacy.

Legal Resources

The substantive legal papers are kept as the principal collection. Practical templates, videos and other documents are separated so the library remains easy to navigate.

68 substantive legal papers listed.

Legal Papers

Criminal offences and defences

Assault ChargesPDF

Claim of Right DefencePDF

Dangerous Driving DefencesPDF

The De Minimis DefencePDF

Domestic Violence ChargesPDF

Drink Driving Defences in NSWPDF

Drive Whilst DisqualifiedPDF

Drive Whilst SuspendedPDF

Drug Possession in NSWPDF

Fingerprint EvidencePDF

Honest and Reasonable Mistake of FactPDF

Limitation Periods in New South WalesPDF

Self-Defence in NSWPDF

Evidence

Admissions to PolicePDF

Agreed Facts and Other EvidencePDF

The Briginshaw PrinciplePDF

CompellabilityPDF

Credibility EvidencePDF

DNA EvidencePDF

Domestic Violence Evidence in ChiefPDF

Forensic ProceduresPDF

Illegally Obtained EvidencePDF

The Liberato DirectionPDF

The Longman DirectionPDF

The Murray DirectionPDF

Police StatementsPDF

Provenance of DocumentsPDF

Splitting the Prosecution CasePDF

Tendency EvidencePDF

Appeals and criminal procedure

Adverse Mentions ListPDF

Annulment ApplicationsPDF

Committal ProceedingsPDF

Delay in ProsecutionPDF

District Court AppealsPDF

Appeals from the Local CourtPDF

Judge Alone TrialsPDF

Parker WarningsPDF

Prosecution DisclosurePDF

Service of the Police BriefPDF

Stay ApplicationsPDF

Working With Children AppealsPDF

Sentencing and diversion

Backup ChargesPDF

The De Simoni PrinciplePDF

Discharge Under Section 10PDF

Dispelling Myths About Section 10PDF

Discharge Under Section 14PDF

Discharge Under Section 32PDF

Form 1 ProcedurePDF

House v The KingPDF

Pardons in NSWPDF

The Prasad InvitationPDF

Sentencing DiscretionPDF

Spent ConvictionsPDF

Standard Non-Parole PeriodsPDF

Subjective FeaturesPDF

Traffic, licences and regulatory matters

The Child Protection RegisterPDF

Demerit Point SuspensionsPDF

Disqualification Removal OrdersPDF

Firearm Licence AppealsPDF

Remission of Driving DisqualificationPDF

Police powers, costs and advocacy

Advice to New BarristersPDF

Costs Against PolicePDF

Goods in CustodyPDF

Police Search PowersPDF

Read ’em and Plead ’emPDF

Nowlan’s RulePDF

Presidential ImmunityPDF

Templates & Sample Submissions

Practical precedents, templates and sample submissions are kept separate from the substantive paper library.

Lawyers at NCATPDF

Videos & Presentations

Video and presentation material will be listed here separately from the written papers.

Miscellaneous Documents

Useful documents that do not fit naturally into the substantive papers, templates or videos will be collected here.

Judgments & Authorities

Judgments are not stored on this server. Where appropriate, this section will provide links to the relevant external judgment or authority database.

About

Chris Nowlan is a barrister practising in New South Wales. This website provides general legal information and professional resources.

These materials are provided for general information and professional education. They do not constitute legal advice.