Criminal & Traffic Law

We recognise that people seeking the service of a criminal lawyer are often going through an emotional and difficult time and with that in mind we pride ourselves on ensuring accessibility and open communication with our expert criminal defence lawyers. We strive to operate in a transparent and upfront manner and believe in mutual respect so that you can trust we have your best interests at heart. In dealing with us you can expect honesty and compassion, as we see day after day the hardship faced by our clients in the criminal justice system. We are with you every step of the way, not by your side, but out in front tackling anything that comes your way, as we are there to defend you. Whilst we are about being proactive we also believe in finding cost effective solutions for our clients.

For most of our matters we operate on a fixed fee basis which means you know the costs of your matter up front. Our criminal law team is headed up by an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law so you are guaranteed expert and experienced representation. Our criminal defence lawyers regularly appear for clients against State and Commonwealth prosecutions in all jurisdictions including the Local Court, Children’s Court, District Court, Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeal. Should we be required, we also practice interstate. We have experience in the following matters:-

Criminal Law

• Common assault
• Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
• Wounding
• Grievous bodily harm
• Affray
• Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
• Contravening AVOs
• Break and enter offences
• Possess and supply prohibited drugs
• Firearms and weapons offences
• Kidnapping
• Stalk/intimidate
• Destroy/damage property
• Larceny
• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Cybercrimes
• Corporate crimes
• Obtain benefit by deception
• Fraud and dishonesty offences
• Offences against police
• Robbery
• Indecent assault
• Sexual assault
• Acts of indecency
• Revenge porn – distribute intimate image
• Use carriage service to menace, harass and/or offend

Traffic Law

• Licence suspension appeals – RMS and Police suspensions
• Habitual traffic offender
• Electing penalty notice to Court
• Drink driving – drive under prescribed concentration of alcohol (novice, special, low, mid and high range)
• Driving with an illicit drug present in blood
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Refuse to provide breath, blood or urine analysis
• Refuse breath test
• Exceed speed offences
• Drive in a speed/manner dangerous
• Drive recklessly/furiously
• Drive while cancelled, suspended, disqualified and unlicensed
• Negligent driving
• Negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm
• Negligent driving occasioning death
• Dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm
• Dangerous driving occasioning death
• Police pursuit
• Burnouts (lose traction)
• Street racing
• Heavy vehicle offences

Commissions, Inquiries and Related Matters

• Royal Commissions
• NSW Crimes Commission
• Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
• Working with Children Checks (WWCC)
• Coronial Inquires
• Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)

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