PRACTICE AREA
Cybercrime Lawyers Sydney
Facing cybercrime charges? Our criminal defence lawyers handle all computer, online fraud, and digital offences under both NSW and Commonwealth law.
30+
Years DV Exp. (Solicitors + Barristers)
13+
NSW Courts
24/7
Emergency Support
Expert
Defence Focus
Types of Cybercrime We Defend
Expert defence for all digital and computer-related criminal charges
Unauthorised Access to Data
Gaining access to data held in a computer or network without authorisation or exceeding authorised access, under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).
Up to 2 years imprisonment (NSW); up to 10 years (Cth for serious offences)
Possible Defences:
- Authorised access
- No intent to commit offence
- Lack of knowledge
- Consent of data owner
Online Fraud / Identity Theft
Using digital means to obtain financial advantage by deception, including phishing, identity theft, and fraudulent online transactions.
Up to 10 years imprisonment for serious fraud
Possible Defences:
- No dishonest intent
- Mistaken identity
- Authorised transactions
- Insufficient evidence of identity
Distribution of Intimate Images
Recording or distributing intimate images without consent under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s 91Q-91T.
Up to 3 years imprisonment
Possible Defences:
- Consent to distribution
- Image not intimate
- Not the distributor
- Reasonable belief of consent
Telecommunications Offences
Using telecommunications to menace, harass, or cause offence under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) s 474.
Up to 3 years imprisonment
Possible Defences:
- Communication not menacing
- Reasonable person test
- Not the sender
- Context of communication
Get Expert Cybercrime Defence
Contact us for a free, confidential consultation
Core Defence AI-powered Case Assessor
See how strong your case is with our newly developed case-assessor
What type of matter do you need help with?
Select the area that best describes your legal matter
Lawyers available now
We understand that not everyone wants to provide their details online. If that is you, call now to speak to a lawyer.
Call Now to Speak to a Lawyer