Case Study - Client Charged with Traffic and Drug Offences
A summary of one of our recent traffic offence cases in which we were successful in achieving a non-conviction sentence for our client.
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Our Cases - Ms X, Common Assault
Our recent criminal law case shows the importance of having experienced lawyers present comprehensive submissions at sentencing.
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Severity Appeals to District Court of NSW
In essence, a severity appeal is an appeal against the severity of a sentence handed down by the Local Court. In layman's terms, it's...
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May 7, 20234 min read
Contesting an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO)
An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) or an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) is an order issued by the court to protect...
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When Clients Are Hotheaded
As part of our criminal law practice, we often encounter and deal with quite bizarre and interesting cases. Frequently we see clients...
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Apr 25, 20237 min read
Self-Representation in Legal Proceedings
You may be familiar with the old adage: “a man who is his own lawyer, has a fool for a client”. The notorious and mind-boggling criminal...
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Minor Criminal Offences - Sentencing Considerations
If you have been charged with a minor criminal offence in NSW, you generally have a good chance of avoiding a criminal conviction...
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