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Not Guilty of Affray and Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm in Company

Wounding With Intent Charges Withdrawn

Not Guilty of All 26 Sexual Offences, Including Multiple Counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault

The Right Lawyer Makes All the Difference: Our Client Receives Intensive Correction Order While His Co-Accused Is Sentenced to Full Time Imprisonment

Client Not Guilty of Sexual Touching and Police Ordered to Pay Costs

Sexual Assault and Detain for Advantage Charges Dropped

Not Guilty of Manslaughter

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Not Guilty of High Range Drink Driving and Police Ordered to Pay Costs

No Criminal Record Despite Pleading Guilty to Skye’s Law

Not Guilty of Negligent Driving Occasioning Death

No Conviction for Drive Whilst Disqualified and State False Name

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We have competitive Fixed Fees for a range of Criminal and Driving cases so you will know exactly how much your case will cost.

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We offer a Free First Conference with an Experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer who will advise you of the best way forward in your case.

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We can fight to have your charges dropped or thrown out of court

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We can make an application in court to have your charges dismissed on mental health grounds

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We will maximise your chances of avoiding a criminal record

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We will implement effective defence strategies and fight for a not guilty verdict

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We can appeal against your finding of guilt or push for a more lenient outcome

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A list of our offices across the Sydney metropolitan area and beyond

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A list of many of the courts we attend in New South Wales

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A list of many of the prisons we attend in New South Wales

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A list of police stations in New South Wales

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A list of many of the courts we attend in New South Wales

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