A quick guide to NSW bail laws
Have you or a loved-one been asked to attend a police station or charged with a crime? If so, an application for bail may have to be made on your behalf. Not everybody understands exactly what bail is, and whether...
Are You in Trouble for Drug Possession? Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Can Help
Have you been recently charged with drug possession? If so, seeking legal representation from an experienced drug defence lawyer may assist you to get the best result. Expert legal representation can help you understand the charges, and the penalties you...
Prohibited Plants and the Law
Although many people are aware that the growing and cultivation of some plants is illegal, there is a certain amount of confusion as to what is acceptable in terms of the law. Although some plants can be used for the...
Choosing the Right Criminal Lawyers in Sydney for your Legal Aid Case
Most people know that the Legal Aid Commission provides free legal advice and representation to low income earners and people in prison. Many people also know that the quality of legal representation by legal aid lawyers can be affected by:...
How Criminal Lawyers in Sydney Can Deliver a Superior Defence in Criminal Cases
It is unfortunate that some criminal lawyers in Sydney don’t spend the time to stay abreast of the constant changes in our complex web of criminal laws and procedures in NSW. While there is no substitute for relevant experience or...
How to get a private AVO (Apprehended Violence Order)
There are two broad categories of AVOs: 1. AVOs applied for by police on behalf of ‘persons in need of protection’ (or ‘PINOPS’). These are called ‘police AVOs’; and 2. AVOs applied for by individuals. These are called ‘private AVOs’....
Can I get a Visa to USA if I have a Criminal Record?
A frequently asked question is whether a criminal conviction will result in the denial of a United States travel visa application. The answer is that a criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify you from traveling to the United States, as...
Will I Have to Pay Compensation for a Criminal Offence?
If you are guilty of a crime, the criminal court can order you to pay for the damage caused eg the cost of any damaged property, medical costs etc. That sum will normally be payable to the court Registry (office)...
How to Avoid a Criminal Conviction for Drug Possession or Supply
Our video and Blog post below talks about How to Avoid a Criminal Conviction for Drug Possession or Supply. I am often asked how Sydney Criminal Lawyers® helps clients avoid criminal convictions for relatively serious drug offences such as supplying a dozen...
Reducing Reoffending – Part of a Criminal Lawyer’s Duty
Some people might think that a criminal lawyer’s job is simply to ‘get clients off’ without addressing the issue of reoffending, or ‘recidivism’. That is not true. Part of a criminal lawyer’s job – particularly when dealing with clients who...
