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At Tang Lawyers we are dedicated to defending your rights and achieving the best outcome for your case. We appreciate that each person and their case is different. We take the time to understand the intricacies of your case and provide expert legal advice tailored to you and your personal circumstances.
We understand that criminal charges can happen at any time of the day or night, so we are contactable 24 hours, 7 days a week on 0413 478 367.
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Criminal Offence Representation
Custody of Knife in a Public Place
It is an offence pursuant to section 93IB of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) to have in their custody a knife in a public place or school.
If you have been charged with the offence of custody of a knife in a public place, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you carried a knife on your person, in your car or in your bag without a reasonable excuse.
The maximum penalty for this offence is 4 years imprisonment.
A reasonable excuse includes that you had the custody of a knife because it is reasonable necessary for:
- occupation, education or training;
- the preparation and consumption of food or drink;
- in participation in lawful entertainment, recreation or sport;
- the exhibition of knives for retail or other trade purposes;
- an organised exhibition by knife collectors;
- the wearing of official uniform; or
- for a genuine religious purpose
If you have been charged with an offence of having the custody of a knife in a public place you should seek legal advice. Call our criminal law specialists today on 0413 478 367 to arrange a free consultation. We are experienced criminal lawyers dedicated to vigorously defending your rights and achieving the best outcome for you.
Possess or Supply Ammunition Without Holding Licence, Permit or Authority
It is an offence pursuant to section 65(3) of the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) to supply, acquire or possess ammunition without being the holder of a licence, permit or the authority to acquire ammunition.
If you have been charged with the offence of supply or possessing ammunition without holding a licence, permit or authority, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you:
- Possess or supplied ammunition to another person; AND
- Possessed the ammunition without a licence, permit or authority to possess it OR that you supplied the ammunition to another person who was not the holder of a licence or permit.
If you have been charged with an offence of possessing or supplying ammunition without holding a licence, permit or authority, you should seek legal advice. Call our criminal law specialists today on 0413 478 367 to arrange a free consultation. We are experienced criminal lawyers dedicated to vigorously defending your rights and achieving the best outcome for you.
Case Studies
Our client was charged with the having the custody of a knife in a public place on two separate occasions and resist arrest.
Our client was 27 years old at the time and had previous convictions.
Upon our advice, our client entered a plea guilty at the earliest opportunity. We worked tirelessly with our client and his treating medical professionals to obtain a psychological report in relation to his mental health conditions including possible treatments options and to prepare material a comprehensive treatment plan and supporting evidence to tender in the application.
Anna Tang, our principal, appeared for our client at Liverpool Local Court and secured our client a s14 diversion meaning that the charges were dismissed and the client was diverted into a mental health care plan for a period of 12 months.
Our client was charged with possessing an unregistered firearm following police attending his residence for an unrelated purpose. Upon entering the premises for a valid purpose, the firearm was identified by Police and the client was ultimately charged.
Our client was 27 years old at the time. Upon our advice, our client entered a plea guilty at the earliest opportunity. We worked tirelessly with our client to prepare subjective material to tender on sentence including references from his employer and friends attesting to his character.
Anna Tang, our principal, appeared for our client at Burwood Local Court and secured our client a monetary penalty of $1,000.00 avoiding jail time.
Why Choose Tang Criminal Lawyers
Dedication
We apply ourselves diligently to each and every case, there is no case too small or too big for us to defend.
Trust
We are known for our highly skilled knowledge and expertise in criminal and traffic law.
Results
We are expert criminal defence lawyers and you can count on us to always deliver.
Care
We exercise care and diligence over each and every case and we will stop at nothing to achieve the best outcome for you.
We’re dedicated to achieving the best results possible.
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