Bondi Junction Criminal Defence Lawyers

Being charged with a criminal offence can have serious long-term consequences.

 

We understand how important it is to get you the best possible outcome and we provide you with the legal advice and representation you need to achieve it.  

 

We understand that this is an upsetting and stressful time for everyone.

 

We leave no stone unturned to achieve the best possible outcome in the circumstances of your case. 

 

We have defended our clients against every single criminal charge under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and the Cth Criminal Code.  

 

We are available to appear at all metropolitan criminal courts in the Local, District and Supreme Courts.

 

We explore all possible defences and strategies, vigorously asserting your legal rights.

 

We are available to appear in urgent bail applications and are available to attend Police stations on weekends and public holidays. 

 

Bondi Junction Criminal & Family Lawyers offer an emergency 24-hour service where clients can reach a specialist   criminal lawyer at any time of the day or night. 

 

Changes to Sentencing Options in NSW 

 

If you elect to plead guilty or are found guilty after a Local Court hearing or a District or Supreme Court trial you need to consider the following:

 

Fundamental changes to sentencing laws in NSW were enacted under the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Sentencing Options) Act 2017.

 

There is now a presumption that people found guilty of domestic violence will be subject to either full time imprisonment or supervision in the community, by Community Corrections (Formerly known as Probation & Parole).

 

Under these new laws the following sentencing provisions have been removed:

 

  • Section 9 good behaviour bonds
  • Section 12 suspended sentences
  • Community Sentence Orders
  • Section 10(1)(b) non conviction bonds
  • Home Detention

Remaining sentencing provisions

  • Section 10 (1) (a) non-conviction dismissal
  • Section 10 (1) (c) non-conviction bond to enter intervention program
  • Section 10A conviction with no further penalty
  • Fines
  • Section 11 deferral of sentence for rehabilitation
  • Expanded Intensive Correction Orders

 

2018 Changes to Sentencing laws in NSW

 

  • Conditional Release Orders (CRO) with or without conviction replaces the
  • former Section 9 Good Behaviour Bond
  • Community Correction Orders (CCO) replaces the former Community Service Order

     

  • Conditional Release Order (CRO) without conviction replaced the old Section 10 Good Behaviour Bond
  • A new Intensive Correction Order (ICO) replaces the old ICO. Community Corrections have the power to deal with breaches of ICOs and have a variety of options, including taking no action, warning the offender, imposing a curfew or referring the breach to the State Parole Authority if it is serious.

 

What remains in NSW sentencing laws

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    • Section 10 (1) (a) non-conviction dismissal
    • Section 10 (1) (c) non-conviction bond to enter intervention program
    • Section 10A conviction with no further penalty
    • Fines
    • Section 11 deferral of sentence for rehabilitation
    • Expanded Intensive Correction Orders

Traffic Law Charges

 

We have extensive practical experience in representing our clients including, but 

not limited to the following traffic law charges

 

  • Drug Driving
  • Drug Driving
  • Speeding
  • Drive Whilst Disqualified
  • Drive Whilst Suspended
  • Drive Unlicensed
  • Drive in Manner Menacing
  • Drug Driving Manslaughter
  • Radar Detected Charges
  • Dangerous Driving
  • Licence Appeals
  • Predatory Driving
  • Police Pursuits
  • Failing to stop and assist
  • Furious and reckless driving
  • Drive in manner menacing
  • Cause death or grievous bodily harm