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Public Order Offence Lawyers Sydney
Facing public order charges including affray, riot, or offensive conduct? Our criminal defence lawyers provide experienced representation across NSW courts.
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Types of Public Order Offences
Experienced defence for all public order criminal charges in NSW
Affray
Using or threatening unlawful violence towards another in a public place, causing a person of reasonable firmness to fear for their safety.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- Self-defence
- No person of reasonable firmness present
- Provocation
- Mistaken identity
Offensive Conduct / Language
Conducting oneself in an offensive manner or using offensive language in or near a public place under the Summary Offences Act.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- Conduct was not offensive to a reasonable person
- Not in a public place
- Free speech / political communication
- Provocation
Intimidation / Stalking
Conduct amounting to intimidation or stalking of another person with intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm under s.13 Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- No intent to cause fear
- Conduct was reasonable
- Mistaken identity
- False complaint
Riot / Violent Disorder
Participating in a riot involving 12 or more persons using or threatening unlawful violence for a common purpose.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- Not a participant
- No common purpose
- Duress
- Mistaken identity
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