Serious Offences

General information only — not legal advice. Penalties and section numbers change; speak with us about your specific circumstances. Call (02) 6210 1075.

Skilled Criminal Defence Lawyers for Serious Indictable Matters in Canberra

Andrew Byrnes Law Group provides experienced representation for the most serious indictable offences across the ACT Supreme Court and ACT Magistrates Court. We act for clients facing armed robbery, aggravated burglary, large commercial drug supply, serious assault, sexual offences, and other Schedule offences. Our role is to test the prosecution case, manage bail, prepare for committal and trial, and where appropriate negotiate charge or facts resolutions that protect liberty and reputation.

Our approach

• Urgent advice on first contact with police, including custody
• Bail applications in the ACT Magistrates Court and Supreme Court, including show-cause matters
• Committal management and pre-trial applications
• Defence at trial with senior counsel where appropriate
• Plea in mitigation and sentence advocacy
• Appeals against conviction or sentence

Serving Canberra and Surrounding Regions

Andrew Byrnes Law Group represents clients facing serious indictable charges across Canberra, the ACT, and surrounding NSW regions. Contact us on (02) 6210 1075 for an urgent confidential consultation.

Important — not legal advice

This page provides general information about ACT criminal law. It is not legal advice and must not be relied on as such. Laws, penalties, and section numbers change, and how the law applies depends on your specific circumstances. For advice tailored to your situation, contact Andrew Byrnes Law Group on (02) 6210 1075 or via our contact page.