After an online video of a fight in Pyrmont went viral, our client was charged with the assaults of a number of young girls on Mardi Gras night. Our client’s co-accused had applied for bail…
Our Principal Mr. Ly appeared at Parramatta District Court in June 2020, before His Honour Judge Sutherland. Originally charged with Attempted Murder we successfully had the Charge withdrawn. Our client pleaded guilty to Maliciously Inflicting…
Crimes are committed every day. And in the review of Sydney, the rate of crime has dramatically declined over the past 15 years. Though the overall crime rate has decreased, not every category of crime…
On 16 November 2018, our Director and Principal Mr. Adam Ly appeared at the Supreme Court of NSW in Sydney, representing our client was had pleaded guilty to Manslaughter. Our client was originally charge with…
Our Senior Associate Sam appeared at Parramatta Bails Court on 6 October 2019. Our client is charged with murder, allegedly killing his wife and disposing of her body more than 40 years ago. We…
Our Director and Principal Adam Ly appeared on ABC National Radio as a guest on their “Law Report” Podcast on 5 June 2018 (from 21.30 mins onwards). Listen to the podcast: It was a great…
On 7 January 2017, our Principal, Adam Ly, appeared on 2UE, hosted by Clinton Maynard and Phil Baker. The topic of discussion involved the consequences of a criminal conviction. Adam and the crew discussed the…
Last night, SBS television invited LY Lawyers to attend a recording on an episode of “Insight”, a popular forum and debate program that is televised weekly, on Tuesday nights. Adam from our office attended as…
Created on: 23.06.26 | Updated on: 23.06.26
Few areas of NSW criminal law generate as much confusion — or carry as much risk — as the laws around age of consent and sexual offences involving minors. Misunderstanding these laws can have devastating…
Created on: 18.05.26 | Updated on: 10.06.26
A licence suspension hits hard — and it hits fast. One moment you are being pulled over at a random breath test site. Hours later, your licence is gone and you cannot legally drive home…
Created on: 13.05.26 | Updated on: 10.06.26
When most people think about the consequences of a criminal charge, they think about the immediate legal outcomes: a fine, a licence disqualification, or — in serious cases — imprisonment. For most individuals, those are…
Created on: 23.04.26 | Updated on: 10.06.26
An affray charge is one of the more serious public order offences in New South Wales. If you or someone you know has been charged with affray, it is important to understand exactly what the…
Created on: 16.04.26 | Updated on: 09.06.26
If you are facing sentencing in New South Wales, the outcome of your case will depend heavily on the type of penalty the court imposes. One of the most common — and most misunderstood —…
Created on: 10.04.26 | Updated on: 10.06.26
If you are asking what is an AVO NSW, you are not alone. Whether you have been served with an Apprehended Violence Order or are considering applying for one, understanding how an AVO works in…
Created on: 02.02.26 | Updated on: 02.02.26
If you’ve been charged with a drug offence in Sydney, the case often turns on one question: how did police get the evidence? In NSW drug matters, searches happen on the street, in cars, and…
Created on: 02.02.26 | Updated on: 02.02.26
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) are dealt with every day in Sydney’s Local Courts. While the law governing AVOs is the same across New South Wales, how matters progress in practice can differ depending on the…
Created on: 02.02.26 | Updated on: 10.06.26
A drink-driving charge in New South Wales can feel like a purely traffic-law issue. However, for visa holders and permanent residency applicants, a Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (PCA) offence may also raise immigration character concerns…
Created on: 31.12.25 | Updated on: 16.04.26
Many people considering an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) worry they won’t be believed unless they can produce “hard proof.” This concern is understandable—especially when the behaviour causing fear does not leave visible injuries or when…
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