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What is Skye’s Law? On New Year’s Eve in 2009, a tragic police pursuit ended in the death of 19-month-old Skye Sassine, who was struck and killed by a vehicle involved in a high-speed chase. In response to this devastating incident, the NSW Government introduced what is now known as Skye’s Law. Skye’s Law is […]

What Is Armed Robbery? In New South Wales, robbery becomes a significantly more serious offence when committed while armed with a dangerous weapon. This is governed by Section 97(2) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), which carries a maximum penalty of 25 years’ imprisonment. The law is designed to address the increased risk to public

POSSESSION OF DEDICATED ENCRYPTED CRIMINAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN SYDNEY Being charged with possession of a dedicated encrypted criminal communication device is a serious offence under New South Wales law. This charge often arises in investigations involving organised crime, drug trafficking, or other illicit activities where secure communication is used to avoid police detection. If you

If you’ve been ordered to attend Burwood Local Court for a criminal or traffic offence, it’s normal to feel anxious or unsure about what lies ahead. Whether it’s your first time in court or you’ve been before, understanding the process can reduce stress and help you prepare properly. At Criminal Lawyers Group, we regularly appear

If you’ve been ordered to appear at Liverpool Local Court after being charged with a criminal or traffic offence, it’s important to know what to expect — and how to properly prepare. While the idea of going to court can be stressful or intimidating, knowing your rights and having strong legal support can ease much

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence in NSW and have received a court attendance notice to appear at Parramatta Local Court, it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure about what’s ahead. Whether it’s your first time attending court or you’ve been through the process before, understanding what to expect — and how

By Criminal Lawyers Group 20/08/2025 For many people across New South Wales, driving is an everyday necessity. But driving without the proper legal authority can quickly escalate into a serious criminal matter. At Criminal Lawyers Group, we regularly represent clients charged with driving without a licence or driving while disqualified. While both are offences involving

SERIOUS CHARGES. SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. When assault occurs in a domestic setting and causes actual injury, it can lead to a charge of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (AOABH). In New South Wales, this is a serious criminal offence—especially when alleged in the context of domestic violence. At Criminal Lawyers Group, we have extensive experience defending

Section 14 of the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 (NSW) offers a crucial diversionary route for defendants whose mental health or cognitive impairment played a significant role in their offending. Rather than progressing through conventional criminal proceedings, such individuals may be diverted into treatment and support options via magistrates’ orders. WHAT IS

WHAT IS RECKLESS GBH? Under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), “grievous bodily harm” (GBH) is defined in section 4 as: “… any permanent or serious disfigurement, the destruction (other than in the course of a medical procedure or a termination of a pregnancy in accordance with the Abortion Law Reform Act 2019) of the foetus