We Do Criminal Law
Differently
Criminal Law and Family Law
Criminal Law and Family law often intersect, and you need experience for both when it counts. A criminal matter can have devastating impacts on families for many reasons.
In trouble with the law? We can help you.
Not sure what happens next? We can help you.
Drug, Assault ( Common & Sexual ), DV/AVO, Traffic?
Criminal Law is where Barker Evans has over 35 years of expertise.
Experience Matters
Domestic Violence Offences / AVO / Protection Orders
Our lawyers have decades of experience in responding to AVOs and Protection Orders.
Being the subject of an AVO may also result in serious hurdles or complications in obtaining or renewing certain licences including firearms licences or working with children checks.
Sexual Offences
BARKER EVANS has extensive experience in sexual offences, having appeared in many cases over the last 35 years.
Our criminal lawyers represent clients charged with all forms of sexual offences, including:
Sexual assault
Aggravated sexual assault
Acts of indecency
Practice areas
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Common Assault Lawyers
Common assault is one of the most prosecuted offences in the Local Court, with a maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment.
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Barker Evans Lawyers are specialists in criminal law and have represented countless people charged with Common Assault.
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Affray
Committed when a person uses or threatens unlawful violence towards another that would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene..
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to fear for his or her personal safety. Barker Evans Lawyers are specialist in criminal law and have represented countless people charged with Affray.
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Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm involves an assault which inflicts some “actual bodily harm”. With a maximum penalty..
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of 5 years imprisonment, it is a serious offence. Barker Evans Lawyers are specialist in criminal law and have represented countless people charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm.
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Recklessly Causing Grievous Bodily Harm
Recklessly causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) typically involves the infliction of serious injuries on a victim.
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Therefore, it is treated seriously by the courts, and this is reflected in the maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.
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Wounding or Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent
Wounding or causing grievous bodily harm to any person with intent is an offence under section 33 of the Crimes Act 1900.
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The offence carries a maximum penalty of 25 years’ imprisonment and cannot be dealt with in the Local Court.
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Reckless Wounding
Reckless wounding is an offence under section 35 of the Crimes Act 1900 and carries a maximum penalty of 7 years’ imprisonment, or 10 years if committed in company.
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Reckless wounding is a “Table 1” offence, which means it can be dealt with in the Local Court unless the Prosecution or Defence elects to have the matter dealt with in the District Court. If the matter is finalised in the Local Court, the maximum penalty is 2 years’ imprisonment.
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Possession or Use of a Prohibited Weapon
Possession or use of a prohibited weapon is serious offence carrying a significant maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.
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The Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 makes it an offence to possess or use a prohibited weapon unless the person holds a permit to possess or use the weapon.
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Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
Possessing a pistol or prohibited firearm without the requisite licence or permit is a serious criminal offence.
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In the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW), there are three possible offences a person can be charged with if you have possession of a firearm or pistol and do not have the necessary licence or permit.
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Possession of Knife in Public Place
In New South Wales, it an offence to have possession of a knife in a public place or school, if you do not have a reasonable excuse for having possession of that knife.
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Possessing a knife in a public place or school is an offence in contravention of section 11C of the Summary Offences Act.
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Assault Against a Police Officer
The assault of police officers is a serious offence, primarily because of the vulnerable position police are placed in and because of the need for general deterrence.
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Barker Evans Lawyers are specialist in criminal law and have represented countless people charged with Assault Against a Police Officer.
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Resist or Hinder Police Officer
Under section 546C of the Crimes Act 1900, it is an offence to resist or hinder a police officer in the execution of his or her duty. It is also an offence..
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under this section to incite another person to assault, resist or hinder a police officer in the execution of his or her duty.
Traffic Law
Traffic Law is a complex and ever-changing area. Barker Evans Lawyers are experts and leaders in the area. We understand a loss of licence can have devastating effects on you and your family. Contact us to discuss your individual case.
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