What are the penalties for an offensive language offence?
Have you been charged with an offensive language offence? Offensive language offences fall under the Summary Offences Act, and they are considered criminal offences. If you have been charged with one of these offences, you will need to seek legal...
Accused of a reckless driving offence? Driving lawyers can help
Reckless driving is one of a number of common types of traffic offences, which come with a range of penalties and fines, depending on the severity of the offence and the circumstances surrounding it. If you have been charged with...
Are There Any Ways to Avoid Penalties for Drug Possession?
This article is additional to our earlier blog about getting ‘section 10 dismissals or conditional release orders‘ for drug possession (guilty but no criminal conviction). There are certain circumstances that might allow your criminal lawyer to successfully defend your drug...
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...
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...
‘Good Behaviour Licences’ for Drink Driving… On the Horizon?
Clients charged with ‘drink driving’ frequently ask: ‘If I plead guilty, can I still get a licence to drive for work purposes only?’. Unfortunately the answer is ‘No’. The law currently requires that any person guilty of ‘drink driving’ must...
Best Criminal Lawyers?
This video and article sets out 3 reasons to choose Sydney Criminal Lawyers® over other criminal law firms. 1. Senior Lawyer Guarantee Unlike many other criminal law firms, at Sydney Criminal Lawyers® you are guaranteed to be represented by a...
What is the Penalty for High Range Drink Driving?
High Range Drink Driving is a serious criminal offence and should be handled by Criminal Lawyers who are vastly experienced in Drink Driving cases. The penalties for ‘high range drink driving‘ (0.150 and above) depend on whether you’ve been convicted...
What is the Penalty for Mid Range Drink Driving?
The penalties for ‘mid range drink driving‘ (0.08 – 0.149) depend on whether you’ve been convicted of a ‘major traffic offence’ within the previous five years. A ‘major traffic offence’ is a driving offence for which you had to go...
