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In the event that your matter proceeds to trial, you can be assured that you will have the best defence team in your corner.

Preparation is key and counsel is usually instructed at an early stage to help co-ordinate strategy and planning. With the introduction of new committal proceedings, it is now more important than ever to properly assess the charges at an early stage and begin negotiations as soon as possible.

This is one of the most common reasons for a person to end up in a courtroom. Whether it is trying to avoid a criminal conviction, keep your driving licence or avoiding imprisonment, Clover Legal will give you realistic advice and present your case in the best possible light. Minor traffic offences and drink driving are normally dealt with under a fixed fee. 

Drug offences are typically dealt with very harshly in NSW. It is important to get proper advice immediately and prior to police interview. Offences can range from personal possession right through to large commercial supply or importation. All offences may result in a criminal conviction and carry a maximum sentence of imprisonment. Call now to discuss your options. In some instances a criminal conviction may be avoided.

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.

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.