Firearm offences are serious in New South Wales and carry with it very severe penalties. In this state, defendants can be charged with firearm offences under the Firearms Act 1996 and the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). These offences can vary greatly from unauthorised possession, possession of unregistered firearms and discharging a firearm in a public place. In fact, the NSW Bureau of Crimes Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) revealed that there were 13,305 recorded incidents of prohibited and regulated weapon offences from June 2017 to June 2018. This represents an 8.3% increase and as a result, the NSW judiciary system has become more stringent on the penalties imposed.

At Essere – The Defenders we are a leading criminal law firm with conveniently located offices in Sydney and Parramatta. With 29 years of experience, we have successfully assisted clients with firearm and weapon related offences.

If you or someone you know has recently been charged as the result of a firearm or weapon related crime, please contact our Sydney based criminal defence lawyers for a first consultation.