Bail Granted for Client charged with Possession of Two Unauthorised Firearms

Our client found himself in a bind with the law, when a search warrant for his house returned a large variety of unauthorised firearms.

Following the discovery of the weapons, our client was arrested and taken to Fairfield Police Station where he was charged with:

1. Possess unauthorised pistol under Section 7(1) of the Firearms Act 1996 which carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 14 years.
2. Possess unauthorised pistol under Section 7(1) of the Firearms Act 1996 which carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 14 years.
3. Use, supply, acquire or possess defaced firearm under Section 66(1) of the Firearms Act 1996 which carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 14 years.
4. Not keep firearm safely – pistol under Section 39(1)(a) of the Firearms Act 1996 which carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 2 years and/or a fine of 50 penalty units if it is established beyond reasonable doubt that the firearm concerned was a prohibited firearm or pistol.
5. Not keep firearm safely – pistol under Section 39(1)(a) of the Firearms Act 1996 which carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 2 years and/or a fine of 50 penalty units if it is established beyond reasonable doubt that the firearm concerned was a prohibited firearm or pistol.
6. Unlawfully obtained goods (personal custody) under Section 527C(1)(a) of the Crimes Act 1900 which carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 6 months and/or fine of 5 penalty units.
7. Possess prohibited drug under Section 10(1) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 which carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 2 years and/or a fine of 20 penalty units.
8. Possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority under Section 65(3) of the Firearms Act 1996 which carries a maximum penalty of a fine of 50 penalty units.

Our client was held in custody and in desperate need for legal advice, he contacted Oxford Lawyers. The likelihood of our client receiving bail was relatively low considering the extremely serious nature of the offence.  Mr Zemarai Khatiz, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist, appeared at the Parramatta Bail Court where he convinced the Magistrate to grant bail under strict conditions.

Our client was extremely happy with the result, as it meant he was released from custody and able to return back home to his family and dedicate his time to prepare for his charges.

If you want to reach the best resolution, you’ll want Oxford Lawyers on the job. For immediate assistance, please contact Mr Zemarai Khatiz and the Oxford Lawyers team.

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