How to Write a Character Reference for Court
When someone close to you is pleading guilty to a criminal or traffic charge, the magistrate is permitted to take into account his or her character. In fact, evidence of good character - as well as any steps taken to...
The Law on Observing, Filming and Distributing Intimate Images in NSW
Isolation can be lonely, so it’s only natural that many of us will be reaching out in intimate ways via text and video-calls whilst we are cooped up indoors. But ‘sexting’ in the time of COVID-19 comes with certain risks...
How Can I Get a Pro Bono Lawyer in New South Wales?
The Law Council of Australia warned in July that legal aid funding is at “breaking point”, following a high-profile murder trial in NSW having to be postponed because of the deplorably low pay rates that simply weren’t attracting barristers that...
How Do I Find the Right Lawyer in New South Wales?
There may be times in life when you find yourself in need of the best lawyer for your particular case. Buying and selling property, getting divorced or dealing with family issues, recovering a debt, resolving an employment-related issue, or going...
12 Reasons to Choose Sydney Criminal Lawyers®
Being prosecuted for a criminal or traffic offence can be a nerve-wracking experience. You may be unfamiliar with the process, unsure of the best way forward and concerned about the outcome. But whether you are charged with a less-serious matter...
How Do I Find the Right Lawyer in NSW?
There comes a time when most of us will need a lawyer, whether to buy or sell property, recover a debt, or something that can be even more stressful such as a family or criminal law issue. So it’s good...
SCL Wins Criminal Defence Firm of the Year for Second Year Running
The SCL team is proud to be awarded ‘Criminal Defence Firm of the Year in Australia’ for the second year running. Global Law Experts is the world’s leading specialist online publication for locating legal professionals globally. In administering its yearly...
Keeping Legal Costs Down
Are you going to court but don’t want to spend a fortune? Lawyers don’t come cheap, but they can make all the difference to the outcome of your case. Anecdotes about greedy lawyers abound, but there are many ethical lawyers...
What are the Pros and Cons of Representing Yourself in Court in NSW?
One of the biggest decisions that you will make when you are going to court on criminal charges is whether or not you need to get a lawyer. Today, more and more people are choosing to represent themselves in court....
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:...
