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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

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Emergency Support

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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

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