When the majority of people think of terrorism, the thought of the 9/11 twin tower attacks, explosions or hostage situations often come to mind. While these acts can definitely be examples of acts of terrorism, it might be surprising to understand the true definition of the term. Acts of terrorism are defined as intentional violence that is used to create fear and terror amongst masses of civilians in order to pursue a financial, political or religious agenda.

In recent years, terrorism has become a highly broadcasted topic with Government bodies dedicating numerous resources in order to be prepared should an attack occur. As a result, the Australian Government takes acts of terrorism very seriously with terrorist related incidents attracting some of the most significant penalties in the Australian judiciary system. In fact, due to the severity of the crime, a full-time custodial order such as imprisonment in gaol is highly likely.

At Essere – The Defenders, we are an award winning law firm based in Sydney and have an impressive 90% success rate on all our criminal cases. With 29 years of experience, our firm is home to some of Sydney’s best criminal defence lawyers. Our dedication, commitment, honesty and respect to such cases makes our team highly capable to assist individuals should they be facing such a charge. If you, or someone you know has recently been charged with terrorism related offences, it is advised to seek legal representation immediately.