Our expert terrorism lawyers can help you obtain bail, be found not guilty, or receive a lenient sentence, like no conviction and no prison.
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Terrorism offences are regarded as some of the most serious criminal charges under Australian law, with many of these offences carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
What are Terrorism Offences?
It is an offence to:
- commit a terrorist act
- plan or prepare for a terrorist act
- finance terrorism or a terrorist
- provide or receive training connected with terrorist acts
- possess things connected with terrorist acts
- collect or make documents likely to facilitate terrorist acts.
A person may be convicted of an offence if they:
- intended to commit one of these offences
or - were reckless as to whether their actions would amount to one of these offences.
Pleading not guilty
You can read a twenty-step guide to pleading not guilty here.
Defences to terrorism charges, specifically, often include:
- Identification, which is where your defence is that the terrorism act was committed by someone else.
- No terrorist act occurred.
- Lack of knowledge,
- Coercion
- Mental Illness – s 14.Â
- Duress.Â
Pleading guilty
You can read a fifteen-step guide to pleading guilty here.
In brief, some of the ways that our criminal lawyers can assist you in preparing your sentence for a terrorism offence include:
- Crafting arguments for you to obtain lenient results that involve no prison and no conviction with a section 10.Â
- Negotiating with prosecutors for you to plead guilty to less serious facts or a less serious charge.
- Assisting you with references and apology letters.
- Obtaining psychological and psychiatric reports.
- Directing you to other services, such as drug and alcohol programs, counsellors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Bail
If you are refused bail, our criminal lawyers can assist you in obtaining bail for your terrorism charge.
You can read a fifteen-step guide to obtaining bail here.
What to do if charged with a terrorism offence?
If you have been charged with an act of terrorism, it’s important that you get in contact with a criminal lawyer immediately. Terrorism charges can be extremely confronting, but the sooner you have a qualified criminal lawyer on your case, the better your chances of beating it.
About Australian Criminal Law GroupÂ
Australian Criminal Law Group is a leading Sydney-based criminal defence firm dedicated to protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals facing criminal charges.
We are co-founded by Joseph Correy, one of Sydney’s best criminal lawyers, and the winner of the NSW Australian of the Year, Deng Adut.
Known for strategic advocacy and client-focused service, our experienced lawyers work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcomes. Meet our criminal defence lawyers here.
We are recognised as a top-tier criminal law firm, having received the following accolades:
- Kev’s Best – 10 best criminal lawyers
- Best in Au – 10 best criminal lawyers
- Top 10 lawyers – 10 best criminal lawyers
- Lawyer.com – 12 best criminal lawyers
Contact Us
Australian Criminal Law Group offers free first appointments, in person at Sydney CBD, Parramatta, and Blacktown, as well as via phone and video.Â
To book your free first conference with the Australian Criminal Law Group, call (02) 8815 8167 or submit a website enquiry.
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