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Call Sydney Criminal Lawyers on (02) 9261 8881 arrange a free consultation. The Downing Centre Court is a busy courthouse located in the Sydney C*D. Sydney Criminal Lawyers™ is Sydney's leading criminal and traffic defence firm, with offices located across the road from the Downing Centre. Call us 24/7 to arrange a free appointment on (02) 9261 8881. We offer fixed legal fees and free parking within our building.

The appeal court ordered a retrial as the trial judge found guilt on a version of events not put forward by the prosecut...
13/10/2026

The appeal court ordered a retrial as the trial judge found guilt on a version of events not put forward by the prosecution.

The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal upheld the appeal and ordered a retrial as the trial judge based his finding of guilt on a version of events that was not put forward by the prosecution.

A 38-year old man is facing court over allegations he assaulted and robbed an 81-year old man in Broken Hill. The elderl...
07/10/2026

A 38-year old man is facing court over allegations he assaulted and robbed an 81-year old man in Broken Hill. The elderly man later died in hospital.

Robbery with arms and wounding is an offence under section 98 of the Crimes Act 1900 which carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison, and a standard non-parole period of 7 years.

The reforms would place more restraints on the defence and make it easier to prosecute sexual assault cases, potentially...
29/09/2026

The reforms would place more restraints on the defence and make it easier to prosecute sexual assault cases, potentially resulting in more innocent people being convicted.

The NSW government has introduced laws that would radically change the way in which sexual assault prosecutions take place.

The defence provides that medicinal cannabis users are not guilty of drug driving in certain circumstances, despite havi...
24/09/2026

The defence provides that medicinal cannabis users are not guilty of drug driving in certain circumstances, despite having THC in their system.

The defence provides that medicinal cannabis users must be found not guilty of drug driving in certain circumstances, despite having THC in their system.

The appeal court found the defendant’s sentence to be manifestly excessive despite the initial judge having explicitly t...
21/09/2026

The appeal court found the defendant’s sentence to be manifestly excessive despite the initial judge having explicitly taken several factors favouring him into account.

The NSW appeal court found the defendant’s sentence to be manifestly excessive despite the initial judge having explicitly taken several mitigating factors into account.

A 22-year old man is facing court after allegedly driving a car in New South Wales after it was stolen in Queensland.
17/09/2026

A 22-year old man is facing court after allegedly driving a car in New South Wales after it was stolen in Queensland.

Receiving or disposing of goods stolen outside New South Wales is an offence under section 189A of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

The defendant’s sentence was reduced on appeal as the judge failed to consider that lower moral culpability lessens the ...
16/09/2026

The defendant’s sentence was reduced on appeal as the judge failed to consider that lower moral culpability lessens the need for general deterrence.

The defendant’s sentence was reduced on appeal as the judge failed to take into account that lower moral culpability lessens the need for general deterrence.

Two women are facing assault and offensive language charges after allegedly attacking a man at a bus stop in the Sydney ...
10/09/2026

Two women are facing assault and offensive language charges after allegedly attacking a man at a bus stop in the Sydney C*D.

Common assault is where a person makes physical contact with another, except in the ordinary course of life, or causes them to apprehend immediate physical violence without consent.

The DPP successfully appealed against a judge’s decision to continue presiding over the cases despite her perceived bias...
07/09/2026

The DPP successfully appealed against a judge’s decision to continue presiding over the cases despite her perceived bias against the prosecution.

The Director of Public Prosecutions successfully appealed the judge’s decision to continue presiding over the cases despite her perceived bias against the prosecution.

Two men are facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting and injuring a man at a licenced premises in southwestern ...
04/09/2026

Two men are facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting and injuring a man at a licenced premises in southwestern NSW.

The offence of recklessly wounding in company involves at least two persons engaging in an act which they foresaw would break both layers of their victim’s skin.

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