LEGAL AND CRIMINAL DEFENCE SERVICES | SYDNEY

Charged with drug offences in Sydney? Get in touch now!

• Possess prohibited drug
• Supply prohibited drug / deemed supply / ongoing basis
• Supply commercial / large commercial amount
• Import border controlled drug

Drug offences vary with respect to the type of drug and the amount involved. It should be noted that admitting to sharing drugs with your friends may result in a charge of drug supply.

We all make mistakes on the road. Let us help you get back behind the wheel.

• Drink driving / Drug driving
• Dangerous / Negligent driving
• Licence and speeding appeals
• Habitual traffic offenders

Most traffic offences are dealt with under a fixed fee. That way, you are aware of the costs from the outset and can make an informed decision.

Arrested and need a criminal lawyer in Sydney? We are the professionals.
• Common assault
• Domestic violence
• Assault police
• Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
• Recklessly cause grievous bodily harm / Reckless wounding
• Cause grievous bodily harm with intent / Wound with intent

Available defences include; self-defence, duress, necessity and lawful correction.

Facing sex offence charges in Sydney? Call now for advice.

• Indecent assault
• Sexual assault (rape)
• Child abuse material
• Child sex offences

Sex offences carry an additional stigma and need to be handled with greater care, as they tend to attract additional publicity and public opinion.

Looking for a trial lawyer in Sydney? We have the experience you need.

Murder is the most serious offence and carries a sentence of life imprisonment. There are numerous defences available to a charge of murder, including self-defence, duress, automatism and mental illness. It is also possible to have the charge amended to manslaughter through provocation or if the prosecution are unable to prove death occurred as a result of criminal negligence or dangerous actions.

All murder trials are held in the Supreme Court.

Seeking a specialist fraud lawyer in Sydney? We can help.

• Obtain benefit by deception
• Tax evasion
• Intention to defraud
• Intention to deceive

The majority of people charged with fraud offences do not consider themselves 'criminals'. However, all offences carry a maximum sentence of imprisonment and should be taken very seriously.

Have you been charged with a theft related offence. Get immediate legal advice.

• Shoplifting
• Larceny (theft)
• Armed Robbery
• Steal from person
• Break enter and steal
• Goods in custody

There are particular factors that have to be proven to establish these offences. It may be possible to have the charge withdrawn or downgraded if all the individual elements are not established.

Possible defences include 'claim of right' and a lack of an 'intention to permanently deprive'

Apprehended violence orders (AVO) are a quasi-criminal order used to prevent a person from acting in a certain manner for the protection of a named person.

Being the subject of an AVO does not give you a criminal record, but breaching an AVO is a criminal offence and could result in a criminal record.

AVO’s can be applied for by the police if they deem a person is in need of protection, or can be applied for privately if you think you are in need of protection.

If you are the subject of an AVO or think you are in need of protection, please get in touch and we will advise you about your available options.

If you are in danger and need immediate protection, please contact your nearest police station.

Early legal intervention can save you money.

Proceeds of crime applications are handled by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP - both State and Commonwealth), following a conviction (or non-conviction in Commonwealth matters).

Further assets recovery is handled by the NSW Crime Commission under the Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1990. There is no requirement for a conviction and all that must be shown is that it is 'more probable than not that the person has engaged in serious crime related activities' or there is a reasonable suspicion that the person has engaged in a serious crime related activity.

It is often necessary to use a forensic accountant to establish a lawful basis for assets.

Gun control is heavily regulated in NSW. All firearms require a licence and need to be stored correctly. If you have been charged with a firearms offence, contact out office to discuss your available options.

Common offences include:

• Unauthorised possession or use
• Unregistered firearm
• Safe keeping of firearms
• Possess unregistered firearm in public place

A conviction for certain offences prevents a person from applying for a firearms licence. In addition, in certain circumstances the Commissioner of Police can suspend or revoke a firearms licence. The most common situation is when charged with a domestic violence offence.

It is vital that you seek legal advice before making a bail application.

If you are charged with an offence, you may be remanded into custody if the court finds an unacceptable risk you may commit further offences, fail to appear, endanger victims or interfere with victims/witnesses.

You may only make one bail application (unless new circumstances arise), so it is important not to rush into making the application without proper preparation. A further application may be made for Supreme Court bail, but there are delays and further costs involved.

'Show cause' bail is applicable for some serious offences or re-offending and applicants must also show cause why they should not be remanded.

Not happy with your conviction or sentence? Thought you deserved a section 10? Let us advise you on your prospects of a successful appeal.

If you have been convicted in the Local Court and you are not happy with the decision of the magistrate, you have 28 days to file an appeal to the District Court. Your appeal will be heard by a single judge.

If you have been convicted and sentenced in the District Court, you may be able to appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal to appeal your conviction, sentence or both.

Strict time limits apply, so it is important to get proper legal advice immediately.