Criminal Law
Advice and representation for criminal charges, traffic matters, and AVOs.
Being charged with a criminal offence, or even being questioned by police, is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face. The consequences of a criminal matter can affect your liberty, your livelihood, your licence and your reputation. Getting clear, experienced advice as early as possible makes a real difference to the outcome.
At Monardo Legal, our team brings extensive experience in criminal law matters, providing practical advice and strong representation focused on realistic outcomes. We take the time to understand your circumstances, explain the process in plain language, and prepare your matter thoroughly at every stage.
Police interviews and your rights: If police wish to interview you, you generally have the right to silence, other than providing your name and address in certain circumstances. What you say to police can be used in evidence. We strongly recommend obtaining legal advice before participating in any police interview.
Court representation: We appear for clients in the Local Court and District Court of New South Wales across a broad range of criminal matters, including traffic and driving offences (such as drink driving and licence appeals), assault and violence-related charges, apprehended violence orders (AVOs), drug offences, fraud and dishonesty offences, and bail applications.
Apprehended Violence Orders: AVOs sit at the intersection of criminal and family law. Whether you are seeking protection or responding to an application, we can advise you on the process, the conditions sought, and the consequences of an order, including its impact on family law and firearms licensing.
Pleas and sentencing: If you intend to plead guilty, careful preparation for sentencing matters. We help you put your best case forward, including character references, rehabilitation evidence and sentencing submissions, and advise on options such as conditional release orders, community correction orders and appeals against severity.
Defended hearings: If you intend to defend a charge, we assess the strength of the prosecution case, advise on your prospects, gather evidence and prepare your defence for hearing.
If you have been charged, contacted by police or served with an AVO application, call Monardo Legal on (02) 8006 5244 for advice on your criminal law matter.