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Riot, affray, common assault, and violent disorder are separate criminal offences under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). They vary by severity, number of participants, required
The criminal lawyers at Australian Criminal Law Group are experts at arguing for Intensive Correction Orders rather than full-time imprisonment when our clients are sentenced
Criminal lawyers for bail: Fifteen steps to get you out of jail Our criminal lawyers are experts at obtaining bail for our clients. If you
Pleading guilty: Criminal lawyers for sentencing Fifteen steps to get a lenient sentence Our criminal lawyers are experts at sentencing for criminal and traffic offences,
Criminal Lawyers for Not Guilty Verdicts Twenty steps to win a criminal trial Our criminal lawyers are experts at obtaining not guilty verdicts for our
Australian Criminal Law Group’s community partnership is proudly sponsoring the Redfern All Black’s A Grade side again this year. The All Blacks are the longest-running

Man wins appeal for murder sentence with mental illness defence
Man wins appeal for murder slashing prison time due to mental illness defence. A Sydney man won an appeal of his sentence for murder, having

Rape charges withdrawn after SMS proves innocence
Man falsely accused of rape walks free after SMS obtained from complainants phone proves innocence. After being accused of rape by the woman he loved,

Gaol avoided for firearms offence
Steven Mercael secures bail for a victim of shooting arrested for a firearms offence Suffering mental health issues following a shooting, a Sydney man was

No conviction for Negligent Driving
Steven Mercael obtains no conviction for nurse charged with Negligent driving occasioning bodily harm A Sydney nurse received no conviction for a charge of Negligent

Man charged with Supply Large Commercial Quantity avoids prison.
Supply Large Commercial Quantity of Prohibited Drug charge downgraded and prison avoided for Sydney man caught with a 10 kilograms of methylamphetamine in the boot

OneFour rapper Dahcell ‘Celly’ Ramos has two sentences quashed
OneFour rapper Dahcell ‘Celly’ Ramos has two sentences quashed, slashing his non-parole period Criminal lawyer Steven Mercael represented core member of Sydney’s rap group OneFour, rapper
Client Testimonials
- I went through over a year of court dealing with alleged domestic violence charges and ADVO breaches. Joe from AC Law Group stood by me the whole way. He believed in my innocence, treated me with respect and always checked in on how I was doing, not just as a client, but as a father and a person. Thanks to Joe’s dedication and support, all charges were dismissed, I was found not guilty, and the one breach resulted in no conviction. He’s a brilliant lawyer and genuinely a good human being. I’ll always be grateful Thanks mate, James.read moreread lessJames8/02/2025When our son was in need of a criminal lawyer, it was quite a scary and daunting position to be in. From the first phone call with Joe Correy from AC Law Group we felt we were in good hands. Joe’s professionalism, knowledge and calm manner put us at ease and his support throughout the process was amazing. If you are looking for an experienced and understanding criminal lawyer I highly recommend Joe Correy. Thank you Joe for all your help with our son it has been very much appreciated. Stephen and Catherine Russellread moreread lessStephen7/31/2025Thanks guys for help and support for my case Such a deadly bunch of People to have help and support. Recommend everyone to give them a call if needed support. 😃😃😃❤️read moreread lessPepquita7/31/2025
- Joe has helped me in my legal process with all the dispositions, he has taken care to make us understand everything that was not clear, it was a careful matter but we have come out well thanks to his professionalism, I recommend him 100%.read moreread lessSergio7/29/2025Very professional and dependableread moreread lessJay7/26/2025Ash was very polite professional and very active throughout this court proceeding my family had to go through. He made sure step by step we knew what we had to do prior to the court day and how we had to complete it he is very thorough with how he does things and that’s what I liked about him. He made sure we felt confident and explained every thing the judge would mostly likely say or convict if they were so we were prepare to the best or worse in the situation we were in. Thanks so much I appreciate your help and I truely do encourage people to hire him if you need a lawyer Thanks againread moreread lessSammie7/25/2025
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Representation – Joe Correy Went Above and Beyond I can’t thank Joe Correy and the team enough for the outstanding support and legal representation they provided to me and my family during an incredibly difficult time. From our very first meeting, Joe treated us with genuine care, honesty, and respect. His deep knowledge of criminal law, calm presence, and clear communication gave us confidence at every stage. Joe was not only professional and strategic in his approach, but also truly compassionate — something that made a huge difference for our family. What stood out most was his personal dedication. Joe went above and beyond to make sure we understood our options and felt supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise and tireless work, we achieved a result that brought real peace of mind. If you’re in need of a criminal lawyer who truly fights for his clients and treats them with dignity, I couldn’t recommend Joe Correy more highly. Thank you again, Joe — we’ll always be grateful.read moreread lessEvander7/19/2025Joe Correy of AC Law is a man of character, which isn't common these days. He's compassionate and more than competent, someone you can trust with your case. All you can ask for.read moreread lessMitchell7/18/2025Ash from AC Law was amazing with his knowledge and support, to get our family through a very difficult period. The 5 star reviews is why we selected AC Law and If our family good give Ash and the team 100 stars we would. Top result guys.read moreread lessChris7/09/2025
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