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Legal costs for weapons charges depend on the allegation, the court, and how technical the evidence is. We offer fixed fees for many Campbelltown Local Court stages and clear staged pricing for defended hearings, committals, or District Court matters. Payment plans can be aligned with listing dates and milestones. Your free 30 minute consultation confirms scope, inclusions, realistic timelines, and next steps. We explain disbursements early, including subpoenas, expert reports, digital forensics, transcripts, interpreters, and filing fees. Where there is hardship, we may consider reduced fees or limited pro bono help, subject to capacity. You receive a written estimate and a milestones calendar. If charges involve forensic testing or CCTV, we price that upfront.
Our Campbelltown weapons defence team uses an evidence-led, risk-managed approach. We review police search powers, seizure paperwork, and body-worn video, then test whether the item is actually a prohibited weapon, knife, or offensive implement under NSW law. We identify proof gaps on custody, knowledge, and intent, and we consider reasonable excuse issues early. Where appropriate, we negotiate for withdrawals, downgrades, or workable agreed facts. If a hearing is required, we prepare witnesses, obtain expert material where needed, and build submissions focused on proportionality, safety, and rehabilitation. from the first listing.
Our client was charged with possessing a knife in a public place and intimidation, facing a real risk of custody. After reviewing the matter, we identified untreated mental health issues that directly contributed to the alleged conduct. We obtained a comprehensive psychological assessment and prepared a section 14 mental health application supported by a structured treatment plan. The court accepted that treatment, not punishment, was appropriate. Both charges were dismissed, no conviction was recorded, and the client avoided further incarceration while accessing long-overdue mental health support.
Your Campbelltown weapon charge is managed with clear milestones and plain English updates. We map legal elements, preserve the item and CCTV, and test police powers early. Negotiations target withdrawal, downgrades, or agreed facts where appropriate. If you plead, we build sentencing material showing insight, steps, and work or parenting needs. If you defend, we challenge legality, identification, and custody so the court hears tested evidence only. You receive checklists for references, programs, and compliance.
Our weapons charges lawyer in Campbelltown responds to stabilize risk. We confirm your listing at Campbelltown Local Court, check bail and non-association conditions, advise on silence, and map a timeline. Early steps include preserving BWV and seizure records.
In a free case review, a Campbelltown weapons charges lawyer requests early disclosure, preserves CCTV and phone data, photographs the item where possible, collects references, diarises deadlines, and records police directions. We explain the next mentions, hearing timetables, and negotiations.
Weapon charges lawyers in Campbelltown dissect the brief. We test search grounds, classification, and exhibit continuity. We consider reasonable excuse, permit issues, and identification, then plan negotiations or a defended hearing with evidence.
With our Campbelltown weapons charges lawyer leading, we lodge representations, seek withdrawals or reductions, and prepare agreed facts at every key listing. We assemble material, arrange programs, and outline a sentencing plan or hearing strategy matched to risk.
Our Campbelltown weapons defence team appears at mentions, hearings, and sentencing. We cross examine police, challenge identification, and argue exclusion of unlawfully obtained evidence where appropriate. We also manage AVO, bail, and licence side issues too.
We aim to secure withdrawal, downgrades, or non conviction outcomes where possible. If sentencing occurs, we present strong mitigation, minimise penalties, and protect work and family commitments.
Your Campbelltown weapon charge is managed with clear milestones and plain English updates. We map legal elements, preserve the item and CCTV, and test police powers early. Negotiations target withdrawal, downgrades, or agreed facts where appropriate. If you plead, we build sentencing material showing insight, steps, and work or parenting needs. If you defend, we challenge legality, identification, and custody so the court hears tested evidence only. You receive checklists for references, programs, and compliance.
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Our weapons charges lawyer in Campbelltown responds to stabilize risk. We confirm your listing at Campbelltown Local Court, check bail and non-association conditions, advise on silence, and map a timeline. Early steps include preserving BWV and seizure records.
Step2
In a free case review, a Campbelltown weapons charges lawyer requests early disclosure, preserves CCTV and phone data, photographs the item where possible, collects references, diarises deadlines, and records police directions. We explain the next mentions, hearing timetables, and negotiations.
Step3
Weapon charges lawyers in Campbelltown dissect the brief. We test search grounds, classification, and exhibit continuity. We consider reasonable excuse, permit issues, and identification, then plan negotiations or a defended hearing with evidence.
Step4
With our Campbelltown weapons charges lawyer leading, we lodge representations, seek withdrawals or reductions, and prepare agreed facts at every key listing. We assemble material, arrange programs, and outline a sentencing plan or hearing strategy matched to risk.
Step5
Our Campbelltown weapons defence team appears at mentions, hearings, and sentencing. We cross examine police, challenge identification, and argue exclusion of unlawfully obtained evidence where appropriate. We also manage AVO, bail, and licence side issues too.
Step6
We aim to secure withdrawal, downgrades, or non conviction outcomes where possible. If sentencing occurs, we present strong mitigation, minimise penalties, and protect work and family commitments.
Weapon matters often turn on classification and police powers. Under the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW), possessing or using a prohibited weapon without a permit is a serious indictable offence. Section 7 carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment. Knife allegations are prosecuted under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and reasonable excuse issues can be critical. Offensive implements can also be charged under s 11B. A concealed weapon charges lawyer Campbelltown will test search authority under LEPRA, continuity of exhibits, and any admissions. Early disclosure and careful negotiations can prevent avoidable convictions and limit licence impacts.
Prohibited weapons include items listed in schedules, such as tasers, knuckle dusters, flick knives, capsicum spray, and extendable batons. Police charge possession or use under the Weapons Prohibition Act, which carries maximum penalties.
Weapons charges can be summary or indictable, and penalties can include convictions, imprisonment, or strict good behaviour bonds. A lawyer helps you test the evidence, run reasonable excuse arguments, and present sentencing material early.
Common defences include not in custody, no knowledge, lawful authority or permit, and reasonable excuse for a knife or implement. Evidence about work, tools, uniforms, or transport can matter. Get advice before police interviews.