When Can a Police Officer Search You?
Updated on: 24.06.24
When is it legal for a police officer to search you? Have you ever questioned the powers of police in situations of an arrest or search? There may be occasions where police may be acting…
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 Originally charged with Attempted Murder we successfully had the Charge withdrawn.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…
Self Defence to Assault- When can it be used as a defence?
Updated on: 24.06.24
How can I argue self defence to Assault charges? Often we find ourselves in situations where we need to make a quick decision because of circumstances out of our control. Imagine a situation where you…
How to avoid a Drink Driving Conviction
Updated on: 24.06.24
How to avoid a Drink Driving Conviction What is a PCA and DUI offence? PCA is an abbreviation for Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol also known as Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). A DUI offence refers to…
How much drugs is too much?- An article on deemed supply prohibited drug
Updated on: 15.06.24
How much drugs are you allowed to have in your possession before the law considers it as “supplying”? Many of our clients find it surprising how little drugs you need in your possession before you…
How do I appeal against a Licence Suspension? Driving Licence Appeals
Updated on: 24.06.24
How to appeal against a driver’s licence suspension? Are you facing the possibility of a loss of income because of an impending licence suspension? Don’t let it get to that stage. Make an application…
Section 32 Applications- Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990
Updated on: 24.06.24
What are section 32 Applications? Are you or someone you know charged with a criminal offence suffer from a mental condition? Have you previously been treated for a mental condition or psychological condition? Section…
