Criminal Law

Urgent bail applications in the Local, District and Supreme Courts. We act fast.

Defending AVO applications or helping victims obtain protection orders.

Assault, offensive behaviour, trespass and all Local Court summary matters.

Possession, supply and trafficking charges. Diversionary programs explored.

Fraud, theft and obtaining financial advantage by deception charges.

Believe your sentence was too harsh? We run severity appeals in the District Court.

Sensitive, experienced representation for domestic violence related charges.

Discreet, experienced representation for all sexual offence matters.

Unlicensed possession, prohibited weapons and firearms licence matters.

Specialist trial advocacy and bail applications for the most serious criminal allegations.

GBH charges under ss 33 & 35 Crimes Act. Up to 25 years imprisonment — get expert advice now.

Malicious damage, graffiti and destruction of property charges across Lake Macquarie.

Shoplifting, receiving stolen property, goods in custody and all theft-related charges.

Affray, riot, disorderly conduct and other public order charges under NSW law.

Assault with aggravating circumstances — weapon, company, or victim vulnerability.

Robbery with weapon or in company — up to 20 years imprisonment. Expert defence.

Armed robbery charges under s97 Crimes Act. Specialist representation.

Common assault to AOABH — all assault charges across Lake Macquarie courts.

Break and enter offences — dwelling, non-dwelling, and aggravated variants.

NSW's new standalone coercive control offence — in force from 1 July 2024.

Commercial and large commercial drug supply — up to life imprisonment.

Affray, riot and public violence charges — up to 15 years imprisonment.

Non-consensual recording and sharing of intimate images — criminal charges and victim remedies.

Covert surveillance, hidden cameras, and tracking devices — NSW law explained.

Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW) — business obligations and criminal offences.

Public intoxication offences and the 2022 NSW decriminalisation reforms.

Know your rights — warrants, reasonable suspicion, strip searches and LEPRA explained.

Imitation firearm offences under the Firearms Act 1996 — up to 14 years imprisonment.

Appeal an unjust conviction or harsh sentence — Local Court to Court of Criminal Appeal.

NSW mandatory reporting obligations for clergy — the confessional seal is no exemption.

Murder, manslaughter and homicide offences — elements, defences and standard non-parole periods.

Step-by-step guide to the NSW criminal justice process — from police investigation to sentencing.

When police won't act — how to initiate a private prosecution in NSW under the Criminal Procedure Act.

NSW anti-association laws (s93X Crimes Act 1900) — how consorting laws work, penalties, defences and your rights.