Criminal Defence Fact Sheets

Understanding your rights and options when facing criminal charges is essential to achieving the best possible outcome for your case. Browse our articles below to learn more.

Police Arrests in NSW: Your Rights and What You Need to Know

Peter O'Brien
March 14, 2026

Being arrested is a very stressful experience. Whether you’re caught off-guard by police approaching

Pleading Guilty in NSW: Your Complete Legal Guide

Peter O'Brien
March 14, 2026

Facing criminal charges means making one of the most important decisions of your life.

Facing a Criminal Trial in NSW: How to Prepare and What to Expect in Court

Peter O'Brien
March 14, 2026

Facing a Criminal Trial in NSW? Prepare With Confidence Being charged with a

Pleading Not Guilty in NSW: Understanding Your Rights

Peter O'Brien
March 14, 2026

Your fundamental right to defend yourself against criminal charges is at the heart of

Facing a Criminal Trial in NSW: What to Expect and Your Legal Rights

Peter O'Brien
March 14, 2026

Understanding NSW Criminal Trials: Your Complete Guide to the Justice System Facing criminal

Charged with Offences Against Police in NSW: Your Rights and Defences

Peter O'Brien
March 14, 2026

Understanding Your Rights When Facing Criminal Charges Being charged with an offence against NSW

Money Laundering Offences in Australia: Your Legal Rights and Penalties

Peter O'Brien
March 14, 2026

Money laundering is a serious criminal offence with penalties of up to 20 years

Facing Fraud Charges in NSW: A Complete Legal Guide

Peter O'Brien
March 14, 2026

Being charged with fraud in New South Wales is a serious matter. A conviction

Drug Manufacturing Charges in NSW: Laws, Penalties and Defences

Peter O'Brien
March 14, 2026

Manufacturing prohibited drugs in New South Wales carries life imprisonment for commercial quantities. That’s

Insider Trading in Australia: Laws, Penalties and Defences in NSW

Peter O'Brien
February 27, 2026

If the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has contacted you about an insider

Charged with Sexual Assault in NSW: What You Need to Know

Peter O'Brien
February 26, 2026

Understanding the Charges and Your Rights Being charged with a sexual assault offence is

Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO) in NSW: A Complete Guide

Peter O'Brien
February 26, 2026

If you’ve been served with an Apprehended Violence Order in NSW, you’re probably dealing

Criminal Law: Frequently Asked Questions from A Criminal Lawyer in NSW

Peter O'Brien
February 24, 2026

Facing criminal charges in Sydney raises questions most people have never had to consider

Possession of Knife in Public Place: Section 93IB of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Peter O'Brien
February 24, 2026

Possession of Knife in Public Place: Carrying a knife in public, even unintentionally, can

Understanding the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)

Peter O'Brien
February 24, 2026

The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) is the nation’s central criminal intelligence agency, dedicated

Charged with Drug Supply (Drug Trafficking) in NSW: Your Rights and What to Do

Peter O'Brien
February 24, 2026

Being charged with serious drug supply offences in New South Wales, what most people

First-Time Drink Driving Offence NSW | What Happens Next & How to Protect Your Future

Peter O'Brien
February 20, 2026

First drink driving offence in NSW: A single lapse in judgment shouldn’t define the