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 Originally charged with Attempted Murder we successfully had the Charge withdrawn.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: 31.12.25 | Updated on: 16.04.26
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) are often treated as a single concept, but in practice, how an AVO begins can significantly affect how it unfolds. In New South Wales, AVOs can be initiated either by NSW…
Created on: 04.12.25 | Updated on: 27.12.25
Drink-driving prosecutions in NSW rely on strict procedures under the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW). Police must follow these procedures precisely — from stopping the vehicle, to conducting breath analysis, to collecting and handling blood…
Created on: 04.12.25 | Updated on: 26.12.25
How the rules change — and the consequences if you get them wrong. Not all driving situations are treated equally under NSW law. The Road Rules 2014 (NSW) create special obligations for drivers in particular…
Created on: 04.12.25 | Updated on: 26.12.25
When it comes to heavy or commercial vehicles, the law in NSW is stricter than for a regular car. If your vehicle has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) over 4.5 tonnes, or otherwise qualifies as…
Created on: 04.12.25 | Updated on: 26.12.25
Getting a traffic fine — whether from a speeding camera, parking infringement, public-transport fare evasion, or other offences — is often unpleasant, and for many people, the natural reaction is to procrastinate. But ignoring a…
Created on: 01.11.25 | Updated on: 01.11.25
Most people think of trespassing as a minor matter — walking onto private property or staying somewhere you shouldn’t. But under NSW law, certain forms of trespass can escalate into serious criminal offences carrying years…
Created on: 01.11.25 | Updated on: 26.12.25
Being accused of “conspiracy” can feel confusing and unfair — especially if the alleged offence never even occurred. In New South Wales, however, conspiracy is a serious criminal offence. The law punishes the agreement and…
Created on: 01.11.25 | Updated on: 03.12.25
When someone assists, encourages, or conceals a crime in New South Wales, they may still face criminal liability — even if they didn’t directly commit the offence themselves. Under NSW law, such individuals can be…
Created on: 30.09.25 | Updated on: 30.09.25
For many Australians, driving is more than just getting from A to B—it’s a livelihood. Tradespeople, delivery drivers, truckies, Uber and taxi drivers, sales reps, and even professionals who travel regularly for work all depend…
Created on: 30.09.25 | Updated on: 30.09.25
Threatening behaviour is something most people have encountered in their lives—whether through heated arguments, aggressive messages, or intimidating gestures. But when does such behaviour cross the line from unpleasant to unlawful? In New South Wales…
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