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Ashworth Lawyers is a leading criminal defence law firm in Brisbane, representing clients across Queensland in serious and complex criminal matters. With more than 40 years of combined experience, our Brisbane criminal lawyers provide strategic representation in cases involving rape and sexual assault, large-scale drug offences, major fraud, tax offences, organised crime, aviation offences, cybercrime, money laundering, extortion, murder, grievous bodily harm, choking, and other serious violent offences.
We are known for our strategic approach, negotiation skills, and courtroom advocacy. With extensive experience in criminal defence, our lawyers have a thorough understanding of how Queensland criminal courts and prosecutors operate. Over the years, we have worked closely with many of Queensland’s best criminal law barristers, strengthening the quality and depth of representation we provide.
Our best criminal lawyers are available for urgent advice. We understand that in many cases, it is not only liberty at risk, but also serious consequences for our clients’ family, employment, reputation, and future. Early advice is often critical to achieving the best possible result.
Our Brisbane criminal lawyers appear in all Queensland courts, including the Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts, as well as Commonwealth jurisdictions. Whether your case involves complex evidence, multiple defendants, or sensitive and historical allegations, our methodologies are designed to achieve the best possible outcome in every case.
Known for our team of highly experienced criminal defence lawyers in Brisbane, we are available for a confidential discussion about your case.
General
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/team
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/quick-enquiry
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/contact
Category of offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/judicial-process-administration-of-justice
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/violence-and-organised-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-and-transport
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/regulatory-and-environmental-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/food-safety
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/white-collar-cyber-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/property-fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/sexual-offences
Sexual offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bestiality
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/child-exploitation-material
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-unlawful-carnal-knowledge-in-queensland
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/rape-sexual-assault-lawyers
Property crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/arson-charges
White collar and cybercrimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/extortion
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/money-laundering
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/tax-fraud-lawyers
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/using-a-carriage-service-to-menace
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-share-sexual-material-without-consent-online
Drugs:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-charges
Aviation:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-lawyers
Assaults:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/assault
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bomb-hoax
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/choking-suffocation-or-strangulation
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/coercivecontrol
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/grievous-bodily-harm
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/human-trafficking-and-slavery
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/terrorism
Perjury:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/perjury
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Ashworth Lawyers is a leading criminal defence law firm in Brisbane, representing clients across Queensland in serious and complex criminal matters. With more than 40 years of combined experience, our Brisbane criminal lawyers provide strategic representation in cases involving rape and sexual assault, large-scale drug offences, major fraud, tax offences, organised crime, aviation offences, cybercrime, money laundering, extortion, murder, grievous bodily harm, choking, and other serious violent offences.
Violence and organised crime offences are among the most serious matters prosecuted in Queensland. These charges often involve allegations of significant harm, complex factual disputes, and substantial penalties, including lengthy terms of imprisonment.
Many of these matters are investigated by specialist police units and can involve surveillance, telecommunications evidence, co-accuseds, and allegations of coordinated or ongoing conduct. Early decisions, including how police interviews and evidence are handled, can materially affect how the case progresses.
Types of Assaults & Violence offences we defend in Qld:
Types of Drug crimes we defend in Qld:
Types of Fraud & Cybercrime offences we defend in Qld:
Types of Property and Fraud offences we defend in Qld:
Sexual offence allegations are among the most serious charges in Qld. They often involve complex evidence, strict legislative frameworks, and long-term consequences that extend well beyond court.
Early decisions can affect the outcome of a sexual offence case. How police evidence is handled, how statements are managed, and how proceedings are approached from the outset can all be critical.
Our team has extensive experience negotiating and defending serious sexual offence charges, including rape, sexual assault, and child sexual offence matters, including historical allegations. We work closely with leading criminal barristers in Qld.
Our criminal lawyers have successfully defended clients in contested jury trials before the Brisbane District Court, resulting in not-guilty verdicts.
Types of Sexual Offences we defend in Qld:
Types of Judicial Process & Administration of Justice we defend in Qld:
Types of Aviation & Transport offences we defend in Qld:
A charge of breaching food safety regulations under the Food Act 2006 (Qld) can result in serious consequences, including significant fines, a conviction being recorded, and effects on directorship, travel, and suspension on operating licences.
In most cases, there can also be serious reputational damage.
If you are charged, seeking legal advice early from an experienced criminal defence lawyer will make a difference to the outcome.
Our firm defends clients facing regulatory, environmental, and compliance-related offences across Queensland. These matters often involve government agencies, industry regulators, and complex legislation. We provide early, strategic advice to individuals, businesses, primary producers, and companies operating in regulated sectors. Our focus is on protecting your reputation, minimising penalties, and resolving issues efficiently.
We represent clients in investigations, prosecutions, and enforcement actions involving:
Our team examines the regulatory framework, challenges improper investigative processes, negotiates with regulators, and defends clients in all Queensland courts.
FANZCN | Legal Practice Director | Notary Public | L.L.B (Hons), L.L.M, BBus (Accy), GradDipLP (QUT)
Amy graduated with honours in a dual degree of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business from QUT. She also completed a Master of Laws and has undertaken the Bar Practice Course. She has been admitted as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia for over 16 years.
During this time, she has practised exclusively as a criminal defence lawyer in all State and Commonwealth crime. Amy has extensive experience in representing clients for a wide range of serious offences, having worked for a large criminal law firm for 6 years and then establishing Ashworth Lawyers in 2014.
During this time, Amy has appeared in numerous courts and jurisdictions in Queensland, and also travelled to represent clients in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
Amy has represented clients charged in large scale drug operations, transnational organised crime, rape and other sexual violence, sophisticated and high-value fraud offences, and aviation offences. Amy also has extensive experience in white-collar crime, including Food Act prosecutions, tax offences, and ASIC investigations. Amy has represented clients in CCC coercive hearings and coronial inquests.
Amy is focused and is highly organised and has strong attention to detail to cases. Her strength is to explore all options and believes that thorough and meticulous preparation is the key to achieving the best outcomes for clients. She will always look for alternative processes which may end the matter early for clients to save stress, time, and costs. This includes having successfully negotiated or mediated cases so that they are discontinued from the court.
She is sensitive to the highly stressful and foreign nature of the criminal law process to most clients and so understands that working closely with clients and maintaining regular communication is important.
She is always looking for new arguments and perspectives for a client’s case. Her extensive court experience means that she can anticipate what the prosecutor will likely argue, and knows what arguments will likely be persuasive to a court.
She is a fellow of The Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries and is an active member of the Queensland Law Society Wellbeing Working Group, dedicated to supporting QLS in strengthening the health and wellbeing of fellow practitioners. Click here to connect with Amy on LinkedIn or to learn more about her experience.
David completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at University of Queensland, and a Masters of Applied Linguistics from University of South Queensland.
David is a leading Brisbane criminal lawyer and has practised solely in criminal defence for over 15 years in private and government legal practice in Queensland and in Western Australia, and is a highly respected and leading criminal lawyer in Queensland.
He has extensive experience appearing as solicitor-advocate in different courts and jurisdictions in all serious crime matters.
He has represented clients in complex and novel criminal cases and high-profile matters. He is committed to providing the highest standard of criminal law representation by considering all legal issues in a matter and exploring all available options, including prospects of negotiations, discontinuance, and alternative dispute resolutions to divert a matter away from the court process.
David understands how stressful the criminal law process can be for clients and as such, works closely with clients to keep them informed and ensures that they are supported during a difficult process.
David has travelled widely and is very familiar with the nuances of cross-cultural communications. He regularly acts for clients from all different backgrounds and is very familiar with working with interpreters if necessary for a client.
He is a past-member of the Criminal Law Committee (Queensland Law Society), and has received the Outstanding Achievement Award - Contribution to National Legal Aid Law Reform Regarding People Smugglers, Legal Aid Queensland Recognition Award 2012.
Senior Associate L.L.B, BPsychSc, GradCertLP (Griffith)
Jessica completed a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science at Griffith University and was admitted to the profession in 2015.
Jessica is an experienced criminal defence lawyer in Brisbane, appearing across Queensland criminal courts for over 11 years. Jessica is client focused and committed to obtaining the best outcome for clients. She brings a compassionate approach to assisting clients navigate the legal system.
Jessica is also proud to contribute to the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the legal profession through her involvement with the QLS AI in Legal Practice Committee and Advisory Group. Established in 2024, this committee is dedicated to supporting lawyers in understanding the impact of emerging technologies and how these innovations are shaping legal practice. Jessica is committed to helping drive progress in this area, focusing on how AI and other advancements can enhance legal services and improve the delivery of outcomes for clients.
Jessica has a high level of technical expertise in exploring all legal options and arguments to achieve the best outcome for clients.
In her spare time, Jessica gives back to the community through volunteering at community legal centres.
Solicitor | L.L.B (Hons), BJus (Criminology), GradDipLP (QUT)
Paris graduated with honours in a dual degree of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Justice, majoring in Criminology and Policing from QUT. Paris has completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from QUT and has been admitted as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.
Paris long aspired to pursue a career in criminal law. This aspiration was fuelled by her intrinsic belief that everyone should have the right to a fair trial and competent legal representation, regardless of their circumstances or background. Paris understands that everyone’s personal circumstances and life experiences are unique. She believes that in working closely with her clients and understanding their particular circumstances so that tailored advice can be given to achieve the best outcome for the client.
Paris has experience working on a wide range of criminal cases, ranging from unlawful assembly to high-level drug operations and offences of sexual violence. She has appeared before central and regional courts throughout Queensland. Paris pays a high attention to detail when reviewing the evidence against her clients to establish possible weak points in the prosecution case. She also aims to investigate and consider relevant nuances and novel points of law when they arise. Paris always strives to achieve the best results for her clients and ensure the fundamental principles of our justice system are upheld.
Criminal Defense
Ashworth Lawyers has extensive experience in successfully defending clients charged with rape and other serious sexual offences in Brisbane and across Queensland, including historical allegations and matters involving child complainants. These cases are often among the most complex in criminal law. Historical sexual offence prosecutions frequently involve complaints made many years after the alleged events, with limited physical evidence and significant issues arising from memory, delay, and the reconstruction of events over time. Child-related allegations raise additional legal and evidentiary considerations, including the manner in which evidence is obtained, recorded, and ultimately presented to a jury.
In historical and child sexual offence matters, outcomes often depend on careful examination of the reliability of the evidence rather than its volume. Ashworth Lawyers focuses on detailed analysis of complainant accounts, including changes across statements, internal inconsistencies, and inconsistencies with objective material. Attention is given to the circumstances surrounding the initial disclosure, the influence of third parties, and any factors that may affect reliability or accuracy. Where appropriate, the defence examines delay in complaint, absence of contemporaneous disclosure, and the broader context in which allegations later emerged.
A structured and strategic approach is central to defending these cases. This includes a thorough review of forensic and medical evidence, assessment of digital material such as messages, call data, and online communications, and careful consideration of any tendency, relationship, or similar fact evidence relied upon by the prosecution. In child-related matters, close attention is paid to compliance with procedural safeguards, interview protocols, and the admissibility of evidence obtained during investigative processes.
Ashworth Lawyers prepares each rape defence matter on the basis that it may proceed to a jury trial. Preparation begins early and continues throughout the proceedings, with a focus on identifying the real issues in dispute and ensuring the defence case is presented clearly and coherently. Cross-examination is approached with care and precision, particularly in cases where credibility is central and the evidence is contested.
Not guilty verdicts reflect a disciplined approach to criminal defence, grounded in a clear understanding of Queensland sexual offence law and evidentiary standards. Ashworth Lawyers acts with discretion and professionalism, recognising the gravity of rape and child sexual offence allegations and the serious consequences they carry. The firm’s work in securing acquittals underscores a commitment to ensuring that convictions are only returned where the evidence meets the required legal standard, and that the presumption of innocence is upheld in every case.
Sexual offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bestiality
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/child-exploitation-material
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-unlawful-carnal-knowledge-in-queensland
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/rape-sexual-assault-lawyers
Drug Crime
Ashworth Lawyers has extensive experience in successfully defending clients charged with drug offences in Brisbane and throughout Queensland. Our drug lawyers in Brisbane regularly act in matters involving allegations of possession, supply, production, trafficking, and related conspiracy charges. These cases are rarely straightforward. They often depend on circumstantial evidence, police interpretation of events, surveillance material, or assumptions drawn from association rather than direct proof. Many clients come to us after being charged in complex investigations where the strength of the prosecution case is not immediately clear.
Not guilty verdicts in drug matters are commonly achieved by closely examining how the case has been built. This includes careful review of search warrants, police powers, and compliance with statutory requirements, as well as forensic testing, continuity of exhibits, and alleged admissions. In many cases, the real issue is whether the prosecution can actually prove knowledge, control, or intent beyond reasonable doubt. Where drugs are found in shared spaces, vehicles, or premises, or where allegations rely on intercepted communications or inferred involvement, those assumptions are rigorously tested.
Ashworth Lawyers takes a strategic and methodical approach to drug defence matters. Each case is analysed on its own facts, with close attention paid to the role the prosecution alleges the accused played and whether the evidence supports that allegation. In larger matters involving multiple accused, alleged joint enterprise, or trafficking networks, the defence often turns on separating association from criminal responsibility and challenging overreach in the Crown case.
Our approach reflects the work of some of the best drug lawyers in Brisbane, focused on preparation, clarity, and careful testing of the evidence. Every drug matter is prepared on the basis that it may proceed to trial. That preparation starts early and continues throughout the proceedings, with a focus on identifying weaknesses, narrowing the real issues, and presenting a strategic and compoelling defence case.
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https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/team
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https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-offences
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Criminal Defense
Ashworth Lawyers has extensive experience in successfully defending clients charged with money laundering and proceeds of crime offences in Brisbane and across Queensland. These matters are often complex and document-heavy, involving allegations about the handling, movement, or use of funds said to be derived from criminal activity. Increasingly, prosecutions also involve digital assets and cryptocurrency, including allegations relating to blockchain transactions, exchanges, wallets, and tracing of funds across multiple platforms. Clients are frequently charged in circumstances where the alleged source offence is disputed or where the financial activity relied upon has legitimate explanations.
Not guilty verdicts in money laundering matters are commonly achieved through careful examination of how the prosecution case has been constructed. Ashworth Lawyers focuses on whether the Crown can establish a clear and lawful link between the funds and an indictable offence, and whether the accused had the required knowledge, suspicion, or recklessness about the origin of the money. In cryptocurrency-related cases, this often involves scrutinising the reliability of blockchain analysis, assumptions about control of wallets, attribution of transactions, and whether technical evidence has been properly interpreted.
A structured and strategic approach underpins the defence of money laundering allegations. Ashworth Lawyers develops an early defence strategy tailored to the specific financial and factual issues in the case. This includes detailed analysis of banking and transaction records, review of investigative methods, and close attention to whether statutory elements have been properly made out. Where matters involve multiple transactions, business operations, or third-party accounts, the defence strategy often centres on separating legitimate conduct from alleged criminal activity and challenging any tendency to rely on inference rather than proof.
Each matter is prepared on the basis that it may proceed to trial. Preparation begins early and continues throughout the proceedings, with a focus on understanding the financial evidence, identifying weaknesses in the prosecution case, and presenting a clear and coherent defence. Clients seeking money laundering lawyers in Brisbane, including those involved in cryptocurrency-related investigations, often require a measured and technically informed approach that recognises the serious legal, financial, and reputational consequences of these charges.
Successful not guilty verdicts reflect disciplined criminal defence work and a clear understanding of Queensland money laundering and proceeds of crime laws. Ashworth Lawyers defends these matters through careful preparation and a considered, strategic approach to complex financial evidence.
Visit our website for more information about our criminal defence law firm in Qld.
General
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/team
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/quick-enquiry
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/contact
Category of offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/judicial-process-administration-of-justice
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/violence-and-organised-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-and-transport
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/regulatory-and-environmental-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/food-safety
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/white-collar-cyber-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/property-fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/sexual-offences
Sexual offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bestiality
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/child-exploitation-material
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-unlawful-carnal-knowledge-in-queensland
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/rape-sexual-assault-lawyers
Property crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/arson-charges
White collar and cybercrimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/extortion
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/money-laundering
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/tax-fraud-lawyers
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/using-a-carriage-service-to-menace
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-share-sexual-material-without-consent-online
Drugs:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-charges
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-trafficking
Aviation:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-lawyers
Assaults:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/assault
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bomb-hoax
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/choking-suffocation-or-strangulation
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/coercivecontrol
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/grievous-bodily-harm
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/human-trafficking-and-slavery
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/terrorism
Perjury:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/perjury
Criminal Defense
Ashworth Lawyers has extensive experience in successfully defending clients charged with choking, suffocation, or strangulation offences in Queensland. Choking allegations are treated as serious offences and are often prosecuted in the context of domestic or family violence, where the consequences of a charge can be immediate and far-reaching. These matters frequently arise from highly contested factual situations, with limited independent evidence and competing accounts of what occurred.
Defending choking charges requires close attention to the specific elements of the offence. Under Queensland law, the prosecution must establish that pressure was applied to the neck in a way that affected breathing or blood flow, and that the conduct was unlawful. In many cases, the defence focuses on whether the alleged conduct meets the legal threshold for choking as defined by the legislation, rather than lesser or different conduct. Careful examination of medical evidence, photographs, and any delay in reporting is often central to the defence case.
Choking matters commonly turn on credibility and context. Allegations are frequently made during emotionally charged situations or following relationship breakdowns, and the surrounding circumstances must be examined carefully. Ashworth Lawyers analyses complainant accounts, inconsistencies between statements, and any objective material such as body-worn camera footage, emergency call recordings, or contemporaneous messages. Where injuries are alleged, the defence examines whether they are consistent with choking or capable of alternative explanation.
A structured and strategic approach underpins the defence of choking charges. Ashworth Lawyers prepares each matter on the basis that it may proceed to trial, with early identification of key issues and a clear strategy tailored to the facts of the case. This includes careful preparation for cross-examination, consideration of evidentiary challenges, and assessment of whether the prosecution case relies on assumption rather than proof.
Successful not guilty verdicts reflect disciplined criminal defence work and a clear understanding of Queensland choking and domestic violence laws. Ashworth Lawyers approaches these matters through careful preparation and a considered, strategic defence, recognising the serious legal and personal consequences that choking allegations can carry.
General
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/team
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/quick-enquiry
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/contact
Category of offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/judicial-process-administration-of-justice
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/violence-and-organised-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-and-transport
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/regulatory-and-environmental-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/food-safety
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/white-collar-cyber-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/property-fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/sexual-offences
Sexual offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bestiality
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/child-exploitation-material
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-unlawful-carnal-knowledge-in-queensland
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/rape-sexual-assault-lawyers
Property crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/arson-charges
White collar and cybercrimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/extortion
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/money-laundering
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/tax-fraud-lawyers
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/using-a-carriage-service-to-menace
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-share-sexual-material-without-consent-online
Drugs:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-charges
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-trafficking
Aviation:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-lawyers
Assaults:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/assault
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bomb-hoax
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/choking-suffocation-or-strangulation
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/coercivecontrol
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/grievous-bodily-harm
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/human-trafficking-and-slavery
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/terrorism
Perjury:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/perjury
Criminal Defense
Ashworth Lawyers has extensive experience in successfully defending serious crimes in Brisbane and across Queensland. Murder charges represent the most serious allegations under Queensland criminal law and carry the prospect of life imprisonment. These cases are complex, high-stakes, and factually intensive, often involving lengthy investigations, multiple expert witnesses, and significant volumes of evidence. Clients seeking experienced murder lawyers in Brisbane are frequently facing allegations built on circumstantial evidence, contested forensic material, or disputed interpretations of events.
Murder prosecutions commonly depend on careful reconstruction of events rather than direct eyewitness accounts. Ashworth Lawyers examines the prosecution case in detail, including the sequence of alleged events, timelines, cause of death, and the reliability of forensic and medical evidence. This often involves close scrutiny of pathology findings, forensic opinions, and whether conclusions drawn by experts are properly supported by the underlying material. Where the Crown case relies on inference, motive, or post-offence conduct, those assumptions are tested against alternative explanations and the broader factual context.
A significant focus in murder defence matters is the correct legal characterisation of the alleged conduct. Ashworth Lawyers carefully assesses whether the evidence supports a charge of murder or whether issues such as intent, causation, self-defence, accident, or provocation arise on the evidence. In some cases, the defence turns on whether the prosecution can prove the necessary intent beyond reasonable doubt. In others, the central issue may be whether the accused’s actions caused the death at all, particularly in cases involving multiple contributing factors, medical complexity, or delayed death.
A structured and strategic approach underpins the defence of murder charges. Ashworth Lawyers prepares these matters thoroughly from an early stage, recognising that careful preparation is essential in cases of this seriousness. This includes detailed review of police investigations, witness statements, expert reports, and any admissions relied upon by the prosecution. Where appropriate, the defence engages independent expert analysis and carefully plans the presentation of the defence case at trial.
Murder trials often involve complex jury considerations and require clear, disciplined presentation of the defence case. Ashworth Lawyers approaches cross-examination and trial advocacy with precision, focusing on the real issues in dispute and avoiding unnecessary complication. The objective is to ensure that the jury is able to properly assess the evidence and the legal issues that arise, particularly where the case depends on competing interpretations of the facts.
Successful not guilty verdicts in murder cases reflect disciplined criminal defence work and a deep understanding of Queensland homicide law and trial process. Ashworth Lawyers approaches these matters with a clear strategic framework, recognising the gravity of the allegations and the profound consequences such charges carry for those accused.
General
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/team
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/quick-enquiry
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/contact
Category of offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/judicial-process-administration-of-justice
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/violence-and-organised-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-and-transport
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/regulatory-and-environmental-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/food-safety
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/white-collar-cyber-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/property-fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/sexual-offences
Sexual offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bestiality
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/child-exploitation-material
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-unlawful-carnal-knowledge-in-queensland
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/rape-sexual-assault-lawyers
Property crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/arson-charges
White collar and cybercrimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/extortion
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/money-laundering
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/tax-fraud-lawyers
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/using-a-carriage-service-to-menace
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-share-sexual-material-without-consent-online
Drugs:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-charges
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-trafficking
Aviation:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-lawyers
Assaults:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/assault
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bomb-hoax
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/choking-suffocation-or-strangulation
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/coercivecontrol
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/grievous-bodily-harm
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/human-trafficking-and-slavery
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/terrorism
Perjury:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/perjury
Criminal Defense
Ashworth Lawyers has extensive experience in successfully defending clients charged with extortion and related offences in Brisbane and across Queensland. Extortion allegations are treated seriously by the courts and often involve claims that a demand was made with menaces, threats, or coercion. These matters can arise in a wide range of contexts, including personal disputes, business or financial disagreements, workplace issues, and domestic or relationship breakdowns. Clients seeking extortion lawyers in Brisbane are often facing allegations built on contested communications and competing interpretations of intent.
Extortion prosecutions frequently depend on how words, conduct, or communications are characterised rather than on overt acts of violence or physical harm. Ashworth Lawyers closely examines the precise nature of the alleged demand, the context in which it was made, and whether the conduct relied upon by the prosecution satisfies the legal definition of extortion under Queensland law. In many cases, the defence turns on whether there was a true demand with menaces, whether any threat was implied or explicit, and whether the conduct alleged was capable of being reasonably perceived as coercive in the circumstances.
Careful analysis of evidence is central to defending extortion charges. These cases often rely heavily on text messages, emails, recorded conversations, social media communications, or third-party accounts. Ashworth Lawyers examines the full context of communications, not isolated extracts, and considers tone, history between the parties, and alternative explanations for the language used. Where financial demands are alleged, the defence may focus on whether the request was lawful, disputed, or part of a broader commercial or personal disagreement rather than criminal conduct.
A structured and strategic approach underpins the defence of extortion matters. Ashworth Lawyers prepares each case on the basis that it may proceed to trial, with early identification of the key issues and a defence strategy tailored to the specific facts. This includes close scrutiny of police investigation methods, assessment of the reliability of complainant accounts, and consideration of whether the prosecution case relies on assumption or inference rather than proof.
Extortion trials often turn on issues of intent and perception, requiring careful presentation of the defence case and precise cross-examination. Ashworth Lawyers focuses on ensuring that the jury is able to properly assess the surrounding circumstances and the true nature of the interactions relied upon by the prosecution, rather than viewing the case in isolation or hindsight.
Successful not guilty verdicts in extortion matters reflect disciplined criminal defence work and a clear understanding of Queensland extortion law and evidentiary principles. Ashworth Lawyers approaches these cases through careful preparation and a considered, strategic defence, recognising the serious legal and reputational consequences that extortion allegations can carry.
General
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/team
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/quick-enquiry
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/contact
Category of offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/judicial-process-administration-of-justice
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/violence-and-organised-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-and-transport
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/regulatory-and-environmental-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/food-safety
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/white-collar-cyber-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/property-fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/sexual-offences
Sexual offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bestiality
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/child-exploitation-material
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-unlawful-carnal-knowledge-in-queensland
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/rape-sexual-assault-lawyers
Property crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/arson-charges
White collar and cybercrimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/extortion
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/money-laundering
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/tax-fraud-lawyers
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/using-a-carriage-service-to-menace
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-share-sexual-material-without-consent-online
Drugs:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-charges
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-trafficking
Aviation:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-lawyers
Assaults:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/assault
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bomb-hoax
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/choking-suffocation-or-strangulation
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/coercivecontrol
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/grievous-bodily-harm
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/human-trafficking-and-slavery
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/terrorism
Perjury:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/perjury
Criminal Defense
Ashworth Lawyers has extensive experience in successfully defending clients charged with arson and related fire-setting offences in Brisbane and across Queensland. Arson charges are treated seriously by the courts and can arise in a wide range of circumstances, including residential fires, commercial premises, vehicles, and alleged insurance-related incidents. These matters often involve significant investigative complexity and carry serious legal and reputational consequences. Clients seeking arson lawyers in Brisbane are frequently facing allegations built on technical evidence and circumstantial reasoning rather than direct proof.
Arson prosecutions commonly depend on expert opinion evidence about the cause and origin of a fire. Ashworth Lawyers closely examines fire investigation reports, forensic findings, and the methodologies used to reach conclusions about whether a fire was deliberately lit. In many cases, the defence focuses on whether the prosecution can exclude accidental, electrical, or mechanical causes beyond reasonable doubt, particularly where the scene was heavily damaged or evidence was compromised by the fire itself.
Careful scrutiny of the investigation is central to defending arson charges. Ashworth Lawyers examines how the scene was secured, whether evidence was preserved correctly, and whether investigative assumptions influenced the conclusions reached. Where the prosecution relies on patterns, accelerant findings, or burn indicators, those opinions are tested against accepted scientific principles and alternative explanations. In some cases, the defence turns on whether the expert evidence is reliable, properly supported, or overstated.
Arson matters often involve allegations of motive, such as financial stress, relationship breakdown, or insurance claims. Ashworth Lawyers examines whether the alleged motive is supported by evidence or whether it rests on speculation. The defence also considers issues of opportunity, access to the property, and whether others could have been responsible for the fire. Where admissions or statements are relied upon, their context and reliability are carefully assessed.
A structured and strategic approach underpins the defence of arson allegations. Ashworth Lawyers prepares each matter on the basis that it may proceed to trial, with early identification of key issues and a defence strategy tailored to the facts. This includes careful preparation for cross-examination of expert witnesses and a clear presentation of the defence case, focused on the real issues in dispute.
Successful not guilty verdicts in arson matters reflect disciplined criminal defence work and a clear understanding of Queensland arson law and forensic evidence. Ashworth Lawyers approaches these cases through careful preparation and a considered, strategic defence, recognising the seriousness of arson allegations and the significant consequences they carry.
General
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/team
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/quick-enquiry
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/contact
Category of offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/judicial-process-administration-of-justice
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/violence-and-organised-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-and-transport
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/regulatory-and-environmental-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/food-safety
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/white-collar-cyber-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/property-fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/sexual-offences
Sexual offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bestiality
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/child-exploitation-material
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-unlawful-carnal-knowledge-in-queensland
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/rape-sexual-assault-lawyers
Property crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/arson-charges
White collar and cybercrimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/extortion
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/money-laundering
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/tax-fraud-lawyers
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/using-a-carriage-service-to-menace
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-share-sexual-material-without-consent-online
Drugs:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-charges
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-trafficking
Aviation:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-lawyers
Assaults:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/assault
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bomb-hoax
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/choking-suffocation-or-strangulation
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/coercivecontrol
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/grievous-bodily-harm
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/human-trafficking-and-slavery
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/terrorism
Perjury:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/perjury
Criminal Defense
Ashworth Lawyers has extensive experience in successfully defending clients charged with Child Exploitation Material (CEM) offences in Queensland. These matters are among the most serious and sensitive criminal allegations, often involving claims of possession, accessing, distribution, or procurement of prohibited material. Clients seeking the best CEM lawyers in Queensland are frequently facing investigations that are technically complex, highly intrusive, and based largely on digital evidence rather than direct allegations of physical offending.
CEM prosecutions commonly rely on forensic analysis of electronic devices, internet activity, and data obtained from computers, mobile phones, cloud storage, and online platforms. Ashworth Lawyers closely examines how digital evidence has been obtained, preserved, and analysed, including whether police have complied with search warrant requirements and forensic protocols. In many cases, the defence focuses on whether the prosecution can prove knowledge, control, or intentional access to the material alleged, particularly where devices are shared, compromised, or accessed remotely.
A central issue in many CEM matters is attribution. Ashworth Lawyers examines whether the evidence reliably links the alleged material to the accused, as opposed to another user, automated processes, malware, or third-party access. Careful attention is given to file pathways, timestamps, download histories, and whether material was deliberately accessed, cached automatically, or stored without the accused’s awareness. Where the prosecution relies on inferred intent or assumptions about usage, those conclusions are tested rigorously.
CEM matters often involve significant technical and legal complexity. Ashworth Lawyers adopts a structured and strategic approach, beginning with early analysis of the digital evidence and identification of weaknesses in the prosecution case. This includes consideration of admissibility issues, expert evidence, and whether the material relied upon meets the statutory definitions under Queensland law. Each matter is prepared on the basis that it may proceed to trial, with careful planning of the defence case and cross-examination strategy.
Successful not guilty verdicts in CEM matters reflect disciplined criminal defence work and a clear understanding of Queensland child exploitation material laws and digital evidence principles. Ashworth Lawyers approaches these cases through careful preparation and a considered, strategic defence, recognising the serious legal, professional, and personal consequences that CEM allegations can carry.
General
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/team
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/quick-enquiry
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/contact
Category of offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/judicial-process-administration-of-justice
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/violence-and-organised-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-and-transport
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/regulatory-and-environmental-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/food-safety
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/white-collar-cyber-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/property-fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/sexual-offences
Sexual offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bestiality
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/child-exploitation-material
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-unlawful-carnal-knowledge-in-queensland
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/rape-sexual-assault-lawyers
Property crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/arson-charges
White collar and cybercrimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/extortion
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/money-laundering
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/tax-fraud-lawyers
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/using-a-carriage-service-to-menace
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-share-sexual-material-without-consent-online
Drugs:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-charges
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-trafficking
Aviation:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-lawyers
Assaults:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/assault
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bomb-hoax
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/choking-suffocation-or-strangulation
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/coercivecontrol
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/grievous-bodily-harm
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/human-trafficking-and-slavery
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/terrorism
Perjury:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/perjury
Criminal Defense
Ashworth Lawyers has extensive experience in successfully defending clients charged with fraud and related dishonesty offences in Brisbane and across Queensland. Fraud allegations can arise in a wide range of contexts, including business and commercial dealings, employment relationships, financial transactions, government or Centrelink matters, and alleged misuse of trust or authority. These cases often involve detailed financial evidence and competing interpretations of conduct rather than clear admissions or straightforward proof. Clients seeking fraud lawyers in Brisbane are frequently facing allegations built on inference, assumption, or disputed documentation.
Fraud prosecutions commonly turn on whether the prosecution can establish dishonest intent. Ashworth Lawyers closely examines whether the conduct alleged was genuinely dishonest or whether it arose from misunderstanding, poor record-keeping, disputed contractual arrangements, or administrative error. In many cases, the defence focuses on whether the prosecution can prove the necessary elements of dishonesty, deception, or intent beyond reasonable doubt, particularly where transactions or representations have legitimate explanations.
Careful analysis of financial and documentary evidence is central to defending fraud charges. Ashworth Lawyers reviews bank records, accounting material, correspondence, contracts, and transaction histories in full context rather than in isolation. Where the prosecution relies on selective documents or reconstructed timelines, those interpretations are tested against the broader factual background. In more complex matters involving businesses, partnerships, or multiple parties, the defence often turns on identifying responsibility, authority, and decision-making roles.
A structured and strategic approach underpins the defence of fraud allegations. Ashworth Lawyers prepares each matter on the basis that it may proceed to trial, with early identification of key issues and a defence strategy tailored to the specific financial and factual circumstances of the case. This includes careful scrutiny of investigative methods, assessment of witness reliability, and consideration of whether the prosecution case relies on assumption rather than proof.
Fraud matters can carry serious legal, professional, and reputational consequences, particularly where allegations involve significant sums or breach of trust. Ashworth Lawyers approaches these cases with discretion and care, recognising the importance of careful preparation and clear presentation of the defence case.
Successful not guilty verdicts in fraud matters reflect disciplined criminal defence work and a clear understanding of Queensland fraud laws and evidentiary principles. Ashworth Lawyers defends these matters through careful preparation and a considered, strategic approach to complex financial and documentary evidence.
General
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/team
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/quick-enquiry
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/contact
Category of offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/judicial-process-administration-of-justice
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/violence-and-organised-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-and-transport
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/regulatory-and-environmental-offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/food-safety
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/white-collar-cyber-crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/property-fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/sexual-offences
Sexual offences
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bestiality
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/child-exploitation-material
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-is-unlawful-carnal-knowledge-in-queensland
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/rape-sexual-assault-lawyers
Property crimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/arson-charges
White collar and cybercrimes
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/extortion
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/fraud
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/money-laundering
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/tax-fraud-lawyers
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/using-a-carriage-service-to-menace
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-share-sexual-material-without-consent-online
Drugs:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-charges
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/drug-trafficking
Aviation:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/aviation-lawyers
Assaults:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/assault
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/bomb-hoax
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/choking-suffocation-or-strangulation
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/coercivecontrol
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/grievous-bodily-harm
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/human-trafficking-and-slavery
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/murder-or-manslaughter
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/terrorism
Perjury:
https://www.ashworthlawyers.com.au/perjury
5 / 5
27/12/2025
CJ:
I can't express enough how grateful I am to Ashworth lawyers for their exceptional support during one of the most challenging times of my life. From the very first consultation, I felt understood, heard, and truly cared for. The team, particularly Jessica Inceldon, went above and beyond in every aspect of my case. They were not only incredibly skilled and professional but also genuinely compassionate, providing both legal expertise and emotional support throughout the entire process. What truly stood out was their unwavering commitment to my case. They took the time to explain every step, made sure I was fully informed, and answered my questions with patience and clarity. I always felt like I was in capable hands. Their dedication and hard work led to a positive outcome, and I am forever grateful for everything they did on my behalf. If you're looking for a law firm that combines knowledge, dedication, and true compassion, I wholeheartedly recommend.
