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 Originally charged with Attempted Murder we successfully had the Charge withdrawn.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…
Updated on: 15.06.24
What is a pre sentence report? A pre sentence report is a report that is provided to the Court that is sentencing an offender. A pre sentence report is prepared by the NSW Probation…
Updated on: 24.06.24
Is sexting a criminal offence? What is sexting? Sexting is sending messages which include sexual content. It could include telephone text messages or video, Facebook messages or posts, emails and all types of electronic…
Updated on: 18.06.24
An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is issued by a court when a person, known as the defendant, makes someone else fear for their own safety (person in need of protection or ‘PINOP’). AVOs fall under…
Updated on: 24.06.24
Will I go to jail for drink driving? Short answer – unlikely. Long answer – depending on the circumstances of the offence, your traffic record and your criminal record, gaol may be a possibility. The…
Updated on: 24.06.24
What happens if you breach your good behaviour bond? What is a good behaviour bond? Section 9 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 empowers the court, following a conviction, to direct an offender to enter…
Updated on: 24.06.24
How to avoid a criminal conviction What is a conviction? When you see a reference to a “conviction” it can mean one of two things: • That you have been found guilty…
Updated on: 05.06.24
Withdrawing an AVO What is an AVO? An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is an order made by a court against a person called the ‘protected person’ who found to be in need of protection…
Updated on: 24.06.24
The traffic offenders program Been charged with a drink driving or a traffic offence and looking for a lenient sentence? The Traffic Offenders Program (TOP) is a driver education and awareness program run by the…
Updated on: 24.06.24
What is the Penalty for Goods in Custody? What is goods in custody? In order to be convicted goods in custody, the police must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that: 1. You:…
Updated on: 24.06.24
Why Is My Case Being Heard In The District Court? What is the difference between Local and District Court? There are two main jurisdictions of Courts in NSW: the Local Court and the…
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