Criminal defence
Facing criminal charges, you want experienced, committed advocates who take the time to guide you through the court process.
We advise and appear in all types of State and Commonwealth criminal matters: drug offences, assault and violence, fraud, sexual offences, domestic violence, break and enter, robbery, firearms, quarantine and wildlife offences, manslaughter and murder.
When your matter calls for it, we instruct leading barristers from across NSW, including in jury trials and appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal.
We work closely with Legal Aid NSW. If you are in financial difficulty we can apply for a grant of Legal Aid for you, and if it is approved, Legal Aid may fund your defence.
Where we appear as advocates
- Bail applications in the Local, District, Children’s and Supreme Courts
- Defended hearings and trials
- Sentence hearings
- Severity and conviction appeals from the Local Court
- Mental health applications under sections 32 and 33
- Fitness hearings
- Committal proceedings
- Forensic procedure applications
- Disputed facts hearings
Common questions.
Assault, drug offences, fraud, sexual offences, domestic violence, robbery, firearms charges and serious indictable offences such as manslaughter and murder, as well as Commonwealth matters.
Yes. We regularly appear in bail applications in the Local, District, Children’s and Supreme Courts, and we move quickly when a matter is urgent.
Yes. We prepare thoroughly, test the prosecution evidence and make sure your defence is clearly put to the court, in hearings and jury trials alike.
We sit on Legal Aid NSW panels and can apply for a grant on your behalf. If it is approved, Legal Aid may cover your legal costs.
Charged, or need advice today?
Initial consultations at our Manly office, on Zoom, or wherever suits you. Everything you tell us is confidential.
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