At Criminal Lawyers Group, we understand that clients facing serious drug charges often believe that imprisonment is inevitable. In a recent high-profile case reported by the Daily Telegraph, Principal Lawyer Steven Mercael successfully represented a client charged with commercial drug supply, securing a result that avoided full-time custody. The Case The matter formed part of […]
Criminal Lawyers Group recently represented a client in an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) matter at Parramatta Local Court, where his wife was listed as the Person in Need of Protection (PINOP). The matter arose after police were called to the family home following a verbal argument between the parties. Although no physical violence occurred,
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Criminal Lawyers Group recently appeared at Liverpool Local Court representing a client charged with Driving While Suspended. Our client was a young professional working full-time while also completing further tertiary studies to advance his career. He relied heavily on his ability to maintain employment and continue building his professional future. On the day of the
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Not Guilty Verdict in High-Profile Kidnapping Trial at Newcastle District Court Steven Mercael of Criminal Lawyers Group has successfully defended a client facing serious kidnapping allegations in the Newcastle District Court, with all charges dismissed following a Judge-alone trial. The matter attracted significant attention given the seriousness of the allegations and the Crown’s reliance on
Man Charged Over Alleged Hate Crime in Bankstown, Sydney 25 January 2026 A man has been charged following an alleged religiously motivated assault in Sydney’s south-west, highlighting the serious legal consequences associated with hate-based offences under New South Wales criminal law. According to NSW Police and reports published by major Australian news outlets, officers from
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Drug Supply Charges Withdrawn: Police Unable to Prove Knowledge of 200g of Cocaine at Liverpool Local Court Principal Lawyer Steven Mercael secures complete withdrawal of serious drug supply allegations for client accused of possessing 200 grams of cocaine. A 29-year-old man who was facing extremely serious drug supply allegations has had all charges formally withdrawn
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Principal Lawyer Steven Mercael secures an exceptional outcome for a client facing an intimidation allegation under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act. A 28-year-old client who was facing a serious intimidation charge has walked away from Liverpool Local Court without a conviction, after Principal Lawyer Steven Mercael successfully challenged key aspects of the police
Principal Lawyer Steven Mercael of Criminal Lawyers Group secures four not-guilty verdicts after jury deliberates for less than three hours. An 18-year-old man has been found not guilty on all four counts of sexual assault following a jury trial at Campbelltown District Court, after the defence team led by Steven Mercael demonstrated that the evidence
Principal Lawyer Steven Mercael achieves outstanding result for 27-year-old client originally charged with being armed with intent to intimidate involving a firearm. A 27-year-old man who faced serious criminal allegations relating to an alleged firearm incident has avoided a conviction at Mt Druitt Local Court, after Principal Lawyer Steven Mercael successfully negotiated a significant downgrade
Steven Mercael, Principal Lawyer at Criminal Lawyers Group, secures not guilty verdicts in serious assault case involving workplace altercation. A man charged with Reckless Causing Grievous Bodily Harm and Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm following a violent confrontation at his place of work has been found not guilty of both charges at Parramatta Local Court,
