Criminal defence lawyer specialises in the area of criminal law who represents people charged with a criminal offence while protecting their fundamental legal rights, shared by all. It is too often that a criminal defence…
Section 10 Dismissal | No Criminal Record | NSW Criminal & Traffic Offences
Our specialist criminal lawyers have ample years of experience in achieving section 10 dismissals with no criminal record for our clients despite pleading guilty to, or being found guilty of, a criminal offence or traffic…
Sexual Assault NSW
Any person who has sexual intercourse with another person without the consent of the other person and who knows that the other person does not consent to the sexual intercourse is liable to imprisonment for…
Section 14- Mental Health Applications in NSW
Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 (NSW), aims to divert those with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system towards getting the help they need. The provision allows a person…
Murder, Manslaughter Charges & Penalties NSW (Homicide)
MURDER Murder is one of the most serious criminal offences in New South Wales. Homicide are cases involving the death of a person. The two most distinct categories of offences involving death are murder and manslaughter, but other offences…
Affray Charges NSW-Penalties, Sentences & Defences
What is Affray? The offence of Affray is found in Section 93C of the Crimes Act (NSW) as follows: 1. A person uses or threatens to use unlawful violence towards another person; 2. In a…
Negligent Driving and Penalties NSW
Pursuant to Section 117 of the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) Negligent Driving means driving without the due care and attention reasonably expected of the ordinary prudent driver. The definition of “drive” is not defined in…
Break and Enter Offences in NSW
Break and enterhas long been regarded as a serious crime by the legislation and the degree of criminality involved. New South Wales retains the highest full-time imprisonment for breaking and entering/burglary offences across Australia when…
What are the Penalties for Drink Driving in NSW?
Police in NSW has the power to stop drivers and test for alcohol, and make arrests based on blood alcohol levels. NSW police conduct about 5 million breath tests each year in NSW. These are some of…
Centrelink Fraud NSW
Centrelink fraud or Social Security fraud involves intentionally receiving money you are not entitled to receive from Centrelink. These offences are treated very seriously by the Courts because they involve intentional deception of a government…
APPREHENDED VIOLENCE ORDERS (AVOS)
Apprehended Violence Order (“AVO”) is an order to protect victims of domestic violence when they are fearful of future violence or threats to their safety, sometimes known as restraining orders or protection orders. You can…
Bail Applications in NSW
The New South Wales Legislation defines bail as the authority to be at liberty for an alleged offence that the accused has been charged with pending the outcome of their court proceedings. The decision to…
Understanding Assault Offences
There are different types of assault offences, with varying degrees of seriousness. According to The Law Handbook, each category of assault offence attracts its own penalty, depending on the seriousness of the offence. We look at…
Police Pursuits: Skye’s Law Penalties for Chases
Sydney toddler Skye Sassine was killed on New Year’s Eve in 2009 when a speeding driver hit her family’s car while attempting to evade authorities during a police pursuit. Skye’s Law was created after the event to…
Appealing Driver Licence Suspension in NSW
You can appeal to the Local Court against a licence suspension if you are suspended for the following reasons: Speeding more than 40 km/hr over the speed limitSpeeding more than 45 km/h over the speed…
What Happens If You Make a False Statement to Police or Lie In Court?
There are many reasons that a person may make a false statement to the police or lie in court. It could be for reasons that a person may be trying to protect themselves or protect…
Can you Defend Possession of Prohibited Drugs if found in your Vehicle?
Possessing drugs can be a serious charge, depending on the amount and the type of drug found in your vehicle. Did you know the drugs were in the vehicle? Just because the drugs were located…
How long do you have to wait after an Incident for a Criminal Charge in NSW?
Indictable offences There is no ‘limitation period’ for ‘indictable offences’ that is, more serious criminal offences that can be dealt with in the District Court. This means that a charge can be brought against you…