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 Originally charged with Attempted Murder we successfully had the Charge withdrawn.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…
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How is bail determined? Bail can be granted by the police at the police station upon arrest and charging or by a Magistrate or Judge at court. Bail applications can be made in any…
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What is the penalty for break and enter? There are a range of different types of break and enter type offences, with the maximum penalty for break and enter type offences ranging from 2…
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What is the penalty for low range drink driving? The maximum penalty for Low Range drink driving, if it is your first major traffic offence within 5 years, is a fine of $1,100.00 and a…
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What is the penalty for High Range Drink Driving? The penalty for high range drink driving can vary greatly, depending on the circumstances of the offence (for example if you caused a serious accident). The…
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What is the penalty for Indecent Assault? What is Indecent Assault? Section 61L of the Crimes Act 1900 reads: Any person who assaults another person and, at the time of, or immediately before or after, the assault, commits…
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What is the penalty for sexual assault? Sexual assault is an offence in NSW dealt with under s.61I of the Crimes Act 1900. That section reads: “Any person who has sexual intercourse with another person without the consent of…
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What is the penalty for mid range drink driving? If it is your first offence, the penalties are: Minimum licence disqualification of 6 months Automatic licence disqualification of 12 months Maximum fine of $2200…
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What is the penalty for assault occasioning actual bodily harm? Under Section 59 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), assault occasioning actual bodily harm attracts a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment, or 7 years if…
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Sentencing in the Local Court An short outline of the process of sentencing in the local court If you have been charged with an offence and have decided to plead guilty, then the…
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Can Police search your house without a warrant? Generally police cannot enter your home without a warrant. In fact, when a police officer knocks on your door, you have every right to tell them…
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