The Defence of Necessity
Updated on: 17.06.24
The Defence of Necessity The defence of necessity in criminal law is where the defendant is arguing that it was necessary for them to commit a crime, and there argues that the accused person…
Bail Granted for Alleged Serious Assault of Teenage Girls
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…
Sentence of 2 years 3 months Non-Parole for shooting Step-mother in face 3 times with Nail Gun – Originally charged with Attempted Murder
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 Originally charged with Attempted Murder we successfully had the Charge withdrawn.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…
2019 Crime Statistics in Australia
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…
Channel 7 News – Complex Murder Charge Case Reduced to Manslaughter
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…
Sam appears in Court for Cold Case Murder Allegation
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…
Special appearance by LY Lawyers on ABC National Radio – The Law Report
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…
LY Lawyers discussing Criminal Conviction on 2UE
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…
Adam of LY Lawyers Appears on SBS Show “Insight”- Medicinal Marijuana
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…
What is the penalty for breach of AVO?
Updated on: 18.06.24
When can a court grant an AVO? The court can grant an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) to a Person In Need Of Protection (PINOP). They are granted if the court is satisfied that the PINOP…
What is the Penalty for Intentionally or Recklessly Destroying or Damaging Property?
Updated on: 18.06.24
What is malicious damage to property? The charge of intentionally or recklessly destroy damage property (also known as Malicious Damage to Property) is laid when you: Intentionally or recklessly destroyed or damaged property; Which belonged…
What is the penalty for Fraud or Obtain Benefit by Deception?
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for Fraud or Obtain Benefit by Deception? What is Fraud or Obtaining a Benefit by Deception? Fraud is a criminal offence that essentially requires the prosecution to prove that you…
How to Beat a Drink Driving Charge
Updated on: 24.06.24
When charged with drink driving, whether it is special, novice, low, mid, or high range drink driving, it is important to know your rights in defending against the charge. Drink driving convictions can result in…
What is the penalty for driving under influence of drugs?
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for driving under influence of drugs? With the increase in “mobile drug testing” units, operated by Police, the offence of driving under the influence of drugs is becoming more common in…
How To Defend Drug Supply Charges
Updated on: 09.09.20
Supply Prohibited Drugs charges can be considered very serious by the court in NSW. With the increase in problematic methamphetamine (“ice”) use in Sydney, there have been an increasing number of arrests in NSW for…
What is the Penalty for Driving Whilst Disqualified
Updated on: 16.09.14
The offence of Drive Whilst Disqualified occurs when the police catch you driving after you have been disqualified from driving by a court. This crime is generally taken quite seriously by the courts. This is…
What is the penalty for manufacturing drugs?
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for manufacturing drugs? What is the definition of manufacturing? The term “manufacture” is defined under Section 3 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985. Manufacturing can be described as…
What is the penalty for larceny?
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for larceny in NSW? What is the definition of larceny or shoplifting? Larceny, also commonly known as shoplifting, is a commonly charged offence. Section 117 of the Crimes Act states: Whosoever…
