Domestic violence continues to be a serious concern in New South Wales (NSW), and the legal system is making vital strides to protect victims. One of the most significant advancements is the introduction of Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Orders (SDAOs).…
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has introduced significant changes to the state’s domestic violence laws with the introduction of two new aggravated offences for breaches of an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO). These offences, part of the Crimes (Domestic…
In a landmark criminal case, a 26-year-old violin prodigy was found not guilty of stabbing two police officers due to mental illness. Led by Principal Criminal Defence Lawyer Ms. Chand, her team presented compelling evidence, emphasising the crucial role mental…
In a significant legal victory, Ms. Chand, Principal Lawyer at Criminal Lawyers Sydney, demonstrated exceptional courtroom skill by securing bail for a couple charged in a high-profile sexual assault case. This landmark ruling highlights the critical importance of expert legal…
In a significant legal triumph, principal criminal defence lawyer Ms Chand successfully secured bail for a client charged in a high-profile drug importation case involving 300 kilograms of ephedrine, a precursor chemical for methamphetamine production. This case, under Section 307.11…
The recent changes to roadside drug testing procedures in New South Wales (NSW) took effect on 1 September 2024. Under the updated regime, NSW police roadside testing now involves more stringent protocols. If a driver tests positive for an illicit…
On 23 June 2022, the Bail Amendment Bill was passed by Parliament and the new section 22B commenced on 27 June 2022. Section 22B of Bail Act 2013 reads as follows: 22B Limitation regarding bail during period following conviction and…
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 lawyer gets asked the question…
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 offence. Another type of ‘non…
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 14 years. In the case…