Accused of domestic violence in NSW? These charges are taken extremely seriously and can have devastating impacts on your freedom, reputation, and future.
Whether it’s a verbal threat, physical contact, or a breach of an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO), domestic violence lawyers from Criminal Lawyers Group are here to protect your rights and guide you through the legal process.
⚖️ What Is Domestic Violence in NSW?
Under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW), domestic violence refers to:
“Violent, threatening or other behaviour that coerces or controls a person or causes them to be fearful, within a domestic relationship.”
A domestic relationship includes:
- Spouses and partners (current or ex)
- Family members (parents, children, siblings)
- Housemates or caregivers
Domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse — it includes emotional, verbal, psychological, financial, and even social abuse.
📌 Common Domestic Violence Charges
Our domestic violence lawyers routinely defend clients facing:
🔹 Common Assault (DV Related)
No injury required — includes threats, slapping, pushing.
🔹 Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (AOABH)
Where an injury such as bruising, swelling or cuts occurs.
🔹 Stalking or Intimidation
Making someone fear for their safety through conduct or threats.
🔹 Destroying/Damaging Property
Breaking belongings during an argument or dispute.
🔹 Breaching an ADVO
Failing to comply with a court-issued order to protect the alleged victim.
✅ Legal Defences to Domestic Violence Charges
Even if a charge is laid, there may be valid legal defences, including:
✅ Self-Defence
You acted to protect yourself, another person, or your property.
⚠️ Duress
You were forced to act due to serious threats to your safety.
🚨 Necessity
Your actions were necessary to prevent greater harm.
🧾 False Allegations
You did not commit the alleged act — common in high-conflict separations.
Our domestic violence lawyers have extensive experience challenging weak or fabricated claims.
📚 Examples of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can include:
- Yelling threats or verbal abuse
- Pushing, slapping, or hitting
- Monitoring or controlling finances or social interactions
- Damaging personal property (e.g. phones, doors, vehicles)
- Sending threatening texts or emails
- Repeated phone calls or following someone
⚖️ What Are the Penalties for Domestic Violence?
Penalties depend on the charge, your criminal history, and the severity of the allegations. Courts can impose:
💵 Fines
🧾 Conditional Release Orders (with or without conviction)
🔁 Community Corrections Orders
🏠 Intensive Correction Orders
🔒 Full-time Imprisonment
You may also face a final ADVO, restricting your contact with the alleged victim — even if they want the charges dropped.
❗ Convictions can affect employment, parenting rights, travel, and firearms licences.
👨⚖️ Why You Need Expert Domestic Violence Lawyers
Domestic violence cases are complex, emotional, and often based on one person’s word against another’s.
Our domestic violence lawyers can:
✅ Expose weaknesses in the police case
✅ Gather evidence (e.g. CCTV, texts, witness statements)
✅ Challenge false or exaggerated allegations
✅ Negotiate with police to have charges withdrawn or downgraded
✅ Aim for non-conviction outcomes or complete acquittals
👨💼 Why Choose Criminal Lawyers Group?
🌟 Sydney’s #1 Rated Domestic Violence Lawyers
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✔️ Proven track record in DV defence
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📞 Facing a Domestic Violence Charge?
Don’t risk your freedom or future by going it alone. The sooner you speak to an experienced domestic violence lawyer, the better your outcome will be.
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