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 Originally charged with Attempted Murder we successfully had the Charge withdrawn.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: 15.09.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
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…
Created on: 11.09.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
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…
Created on: 10.09.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
The Oscar Pistorius Trial- Guilty or Not Guilty? In what many are calling “South Africa’s Trial of the Century”, LY Lawyers will examine the case and the evidence for and against Oscar. The Characters…
Created on: 09.09.14 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Defences to assault charges It is important for any defendant that is facing assault charges to know their rights, and understand the defences to assault charges that are available to assault charges. There are many…
Created on: 08.09.14 | Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for possession of a firearm? The illegal or unauthorised possession of firearms in NSW is considered are considered as very serious offences, often carrying terms of full-time imprisonment upon conviction. The…
Created on: 08.09.14 | Updated on: 24.06.24
How to appeal a local court decision Generally, most decisions made by any local court in NSW can be appealed to a higher court. The local court of NSW decides many legal disputes, including criminal…
Created on: 07.09.14 | Updated on: 24.06.24
How do you apply for an AVO with the NSW Police? The Power of Police to Issue on the Spot AVO’s The power of police to issue Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO’s) has been expanded….
Created on: 03.09.14 | Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the penalty for supply prohibited drug? This is a very difficult question to answer briefly. The penalty for supply prohibited drug can range from a Section 10 (no conviction) to life imprisonment. There…
Created on: 02.09.14 | Updated on: 18.06.24
What is the penalty for assaulting a police officer? The assault of police officers is a serious offence, mostly because of the vulnerable position police are placed in and also for the need to…
Created on: 02.09.14 | Updated on: 24.06.24
When is it legal to carry a knife? The Summary Offences Act 1998 makes it an offence for a person to have custody of a knife in a public place without reasonable excuse. Section 11C…
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