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 Originally charged with Attempted Murder we successfully had the Charge withdrawn.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: 10.11.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Watch the first of our Question & Answer Video Series as we discuss the penalties for possessing a prohibited drug.The maximum penalty for possessing a prohibited drug in NSW is 2 years imprisonment. If it…
Created on: 09.11.15 | Updated on: 06.09.25
Provocation: A Partial defence to Murder In June 2012 Chamanjot Singh took a box cutter and slit his wife Manpreet Kaur’s throat numerous times killing her. He claimed that he was provoked by the victim’s…
Created on: 05.11.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Why is there serious overcrowding in New South Wales jails? “Prisons in NSW are at the breaking point,” a government news article reports. Prisoners are increasingly becoming frustrated with the overcrowding at its 34 jails….
Created on: 02.11.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
What to do when you have been arrested and charged with a serious crime? It has been a particularly hard week at work. You get home and start arguing with your wife. You have a…
Created on: 22.10.15 | Updated on: 12.05.26
Doli Incapax Explained: When Children Cannot Be Held Criminally Responsible In Australian criminal law, children under a certain age may not be legally responsible for criminal behaviour under the principle of doli incapax. The doctrine…
Created on: 19.10.15 | Updated on: 01.11.25
Why are arson cases on the rise in Australia? Arson is relatively a criminal offence of low incidence in comparison to other offences in Australia such as supplying or possessing a prohibited drug, or domestic…
Created on: 13.10.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Why do “white-collar criminals” get lighter sentences? Insider trading, credit card fraud, identity theft, wonky financial advise, price fixing, bid rigging, market manipulation, and asset misappropriation, you name it there is a myriad of white-collar…
Created on: 09.10.15 | Updated on: 03.03.25
Should there be an “ecstasy cautioning scheme”? The music festival scene in NSW is fast approaching. No place is more notorious for drug use than music festivals. With the sheer number of concert goers that…
Created on: 04.10.15 | Updated on: 02.07.25
Do we need specialised courts in Australia for domestic violence and sexual assault cases? Domestic violence and sexual assault are both widespread problems in Australia. According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, 36%…
Created on: 30.09.15 | Updated on: 05.09.25
Should convicted terrorists in Australia have their citizenship revoked? Almost every day the headlines are buzzing over the current refugee crisis in Europe. Isis is running rampant in countries like Iraq and Syria leaving millions…
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