Severity appeals

If a person is found guilty or has pleaded guilty in the Local Court, but believes that the penalty imposed is excessive, an appeal can be made to the District Court. A severity appeal serves as an avenue which allows individuals to present their case before a higher court, usually the District Court of New…

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NSW Court of Criminal Appeal

An appeal is a request by a party to a proceeding to re-consider a decision made by another court. The Court of Criminal Appeal is the highest court in New South Wales for appealing criminal cases. If your appeal involves a question about the facts or is only about sentence then the Court of Criminal…

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Conviction appeals

An appeal is a request by a party to a proceeding to re-consider a decision made by another court. A conviction appeal occurs when a person appeals the finding of guilt imposed by a Local Court magistrate. This would mean that as a question of law, they are contending that they were not guilty of…

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Claire Li: Paralegal

Phone: (02) 9264 8884 Claire works as a Paralegal in the white-collar crime team. Prior to joining Nyman Gibson Miralis, Claire worked and assisted barristers in civil litigation matters. She also has experience appearing in the NCAT, Local court and District Court. Claire has completed her Juris Doctor degree at University of Sydney. She has…

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Zanthi Jordan: Defence Lawyer

Phone: (02) 9264 8884 Zanthi is a member of the white collar crime team. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts specialising in English Literature. Zanthi has previously assisted in general crime and Mental Health Act matters in a community legal centre context. She brings to her practice a strong attention…

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