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Weapons Offence Lawyers Sydney
Charged with a weapons offence in Sydney? Our criminal defence lawyers handle all firearms, knife, and prohibited weapons charges across NSW courts.
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Types of Weapons Offences We Defend
Experienced defence for all weapons-related criminal charges in NSW
Unauthorised Possession of Firearm
Possessing a firearm without a licence or permit under the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW). Includes registered and unregistered firearms.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- No knowledge of firearm
- Lawful authority
- Temporary possession for safekeeping
- Incorrect classification
Carrying a Knife in Public
Possessing a knife in a public place without reasonable excuse under the Summary Offences Act 1988 (NSW).
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- Reasonable excuse (work, recreation, religious)
- Lawful purpose
- Not in a public place
- Not a knife within the definition
Use or Possession of Prohibited Weapon
Possessing items classified as prohibited weapons including knuckle dusters, tasers, and certain bladed weapons.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- No knowledge of prohibition
- Lawful authority or permit
- Item not a prohibited weapon
- Self-defence (limited)
Armed with Intent
Being armed with a weapon or offensive instrument with intent to commit an indictable offence.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- No intent to commit offence
- Lawful purpose for carrying item
- Mistaken identity
- Item not an offensive weapon
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