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Facing a Firearms or Weapons Charge in Sydney?
The Downing Centre Local Court is the principal court in NSW. Blackridge Law appears regularly at the Downing Centre, representing clients charged with all categories of criminal offences.
If you have been charged with firearms & weapons offences, contact Blackridge Law immediately on 02 9159 9010 for a free, confidential consultation.
Sydney (Downing Centre) Local Court
Court Address: 143-147 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000
What Is Firearms & Weapons Offences?
Firearms and weapons offences are governed by the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) and the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW). Unauthorised possession of a prohibited firearm or pistol under section 7 carries a maximum penalty of 14 years’ imprisonment with a standard non-parole period of 5 years. Even possession of an unregistered non-prohibited firearm carries up to 5 years. Courts treat these charges extremely seriously due to public safety concerns.
How Blackridge Law Can Help at Sydney (Downing Centre) Local Court
- Immediate advice and representation for all firearms and weapons charges
- Urgent bail applications including show cause matters
- Challenging search warrant validity and police search procedures
- Forensic analysis of whether an item meets the legal definition of a firearm
- Defence at trial in the Local Court, District Court, and Supreme Court
- Firearms Prohibition Order challenges and breach defence
Why Choose Blackridge Law for Your Sydney (Downing Centre) Matter?
Blackridge Law is a specialist criminal defence firm based in Bankstown, appearing at Sydney (Downing Centre) Local Court, the District Court, and the Supreme Court across NSW. With over 15 years’ experience, a 97% success rate, and more than 5,000 cases closed, we are trusted by clients facing the most serious criminal charges.
We offer free initial consultations, fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs, and are available 24/7 for urgent matters. Every client works directly with a senior criminal lawyer who oversees their case from start to finish.
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Charged with firearms & weapons offences in Sydney (Downing Centre)? Call Blackridge Law now.
Suite 36, Level 4, 402-410 Chapel Rd, Bankstown NSW 2200
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