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.

Revenge porn is a serious criminal offence in NSW, and you have immediate legal

A nightmare realised, you’ve received a contact from the Australian Taxation Office. We get

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

Being charged with a criminal offence and preparing for trial is one of the

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

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and stressful. A trial is one of the

Being charged with an offence against NSW police is a serious and stressful experience.

Facing fraud charges in New South Wales is a serious matter. A conviction can

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Being charged with a sexual assault offence carries consequences that extend far beyond the

Your first offence can feel like your life is derailed, before the case has

You don’t need to have sold any drugs. You don’t need a dealer’s phone

Firearms trafficking sits at the extreme end of Australia’s criminal law. We are not

Illegal firearm possession charges don’t always involve obvious criminal activity. Sometimes they come from

If you’ve been convicted or sentenced in NSW and believe there was an error,

If NSW Police have asked you to participate in an Electronically Recorded Interview of

If you or someone you care about is facing sentencing in a NSW criminal

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