drink driving

drug offences

murder & manslaughter

break & enter

assault & violent offences

domestic violence & avo

fraud

drink driving

Drink Driving is a serious criminal offence and should not be treated lightly. However, despite the negative, social stigma and serious penalties imposed by the courts, people continue to drink and drive. Our experienced drink driving lawyers based in Sydney have represented many Drink Driving cases and can help you defend this effectively.

drink driving

drug offences

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, harmful drug use continues to be a serious health issue in Australian society with drug-related deaths being at the highest rates, in a 20-year period. Australian Courts take drug-related offences quite seriously. If you have a drug charge, our experienced drug lawyers can help with your defence.

drug offences

murder & manslaughter

In NSW, any act that results in the death of another person is classified as a homicide. Homicides are split into two categories, murder and manslaughter, with murder being the most serious of the two. Our experienced criminal lawyers based in Sydney have represented many similar cases and are on hand to help you defend your case.

murder & manslaughter

break & enter

Incidents of crimes such as break and enter, receiving stolen goods, motor vehicle theft and others are declining. However, the NSW judicial system perceives these offences as serious and attract significant penalties. Our experienced criminal lawyers based in Sydney & Parramatta, have represented many similar cases and are ready to defend your case.

break & enter

assault & violent offences

Common assault is one of the most common charges criminal defence lawyers represent and is treated as a very serious criminal offence under section 61 of the Crimes Act, 1900. Our criminal defence lawyers based in Sydney have represented many similar cases and are ready to discuss your defence strategy.

assault & violent offences

domestic violence & avo

Domestic violence offences result in criminal charges while Apprehended Violence Order (AVO’s) are a legally protective order granted to a victim by the Court. If you have a similar case that needs expert representation, our experienced criminal defence lawyers have defended many such cases, and are ready to take your call.

domestic violence & avo

fraud

Fraud is characterised as deliberate criminal deception or dishonesty, to obtain an unfair advantage. There are many offences that are considered fraudulent in NSW and they attract a range of penalties. If you have a fraud case and need representation, our experienced criminal fraud lawyers can discuss your defence options.

fraud
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As award-winning criminal defence lawyers, Benjamin Leonardo – The Defenders has a 90% success rate for our clients and has represented over 3,800 cases for a multitude of criminal offences and traffic-related concerns such as drink driving offences, drug-related offences, fraud charges, assault, robbery, domestic violence and more. We take pride in our ability to provide professional and honest legal advice in a supportive and respectful manner and are committed to achieving the best results on behalf of the clients we represent.

If you have ever been confronted with a criminal charge, preparation is the solution to steering clear of a criminal record, fines, and even prison time. As Sydney criminal lawyers, it is vital for our criminal lawyers in Parramatta and Sydney to help our clients through what is a difficult and stressful period of their lives.

Equipped With Years Of Experience

When you are searching for a doctor to treat your ongoing health problem or a mechanic to diagnose your ‘check engine’ warning on your vehicle, you are on the lookout for someone who has years of experience. That is exactly what you want from Sydney criminal lawyers – a firm with an understanding and outlook to lead you effectively and defend your rights every step along the way.

Offers Ongoing Source Of Support

Sydney criminal lawyers are able to cruise through this complex system for you and guarantee that you receive the best possible outcome. An outcome that you more than likely wouldn’t have received if you were to plead these charges on your own.

They Know The Law

Criminal defence lawyers Sydney can unpack and explain the law to you. They will help you better understand it as well as the consequences you could face.

Can Save You Money

They can aid in providing you with the best possible sentencing for your case, which in the end, can help you keep your job or steer you away from losing your licence.

The responsibilities of criminal lawyers Parramatta do happen to vary depending on the specialty of the criminal law firm. Criminal defence lawyers represent individuals who have been charged with various crimes and who are attempting to prove their innocence. On the other hand, the role of prosecution lawyers is to prove that individuals who have been charged with criminal offences are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. All criminal lawyers are accountable for providing the best possible outcomes for all their clients.

With years of experience as Sydney criminal defence lawyers, Benjamin Leonardo – The Defenders understand that facing criminal convictions or appearing before a court for traffic offences can be stressful for individuals and their families.

We also understand that ongoing legal costs can further exacerbate stressful situations. As a result, our clients can be confident that there are no hidden surprises with our fixed legal fees and can take advantage of realistic and flexible payment terms. This allows our clients to focus on the issue at hand without any financial stress.

Sydney criminal defence lawyers understand the prosecutions’ charges and the penalties associated with those charges. The criminal defence lawyer’s role is to outline these charges to their clients and then devise a strategy to ensure their clients receive the best possible outcome for their defence.

It is at this point that defendants will explain to their criminal defence lawyer what they have done and to decide whether they will wish to plead guilty or not guilty. The role of the defence lawyer is to advise their clients on the best way to defend those charges once the defence team have received the full brief of evidence from the police or prosecution.

Typically, it is up to the clients to advise their legal team on the direction they wish to defend these charges, but it is advised for clients to heed the advice of their legal defence team, as they can outline defence options or even consequences that their clients may face.

Remember, it is up to the prosecution to prove the charges against you, and a criminal defence lawyer has full access to the evidence available. A criminal defence lawyer will then need to investigate all the facts of the evidence, and by doing this, they will be able to uncover opportunities for a defence strategy.

Sydney criminal defence lawyers have the ability to fight criminal charges on behalf of their clients, and this will be defended in a court of law.

Offers Legal Advice

Our DUI lawyers Parramatta have the capability to provide you with professional legal advice as to whether you should plead guilty or not guilty to your DUI charges. Being able to advise you on the best possible defence, our DUI lawyers Parramatta will provide you with information on what documentation and evidence you should take with you to court.

Represents You In Court

If your DUI matter gets brought to court, DUI lawyers can represent you on your behalf. Such lawyers are experienced and knowledgeable in defending DUI cases, meaning they will know what arguments are likely to present as a more effective defence.

Ability To Get Your Charges Withdrawn

If the evidence placed against you is not strong enough, our DUI lawyers may be able to request that these charges be dropped, ultimately avoiding you from going to court and receiving a criminal conviction altogether.