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AI Sexual Deepfake Images and Audio Laws, Offences and Penalties

The new laws criminalise the creation or sharing of sexual deepfake images or audio material without consent. Click here for more. continue reading

Client Reviews

5 of 5

I rarely give 5 Stars but my lawyer Yusuf from CDLA was fantastic.

I rarely give 5 Stars but my lawyer Yusuf from CDLA was fantastic. He really…

By R.M. from Sydney on 12/02/2026

5 of 5

A big thank you Gabriella Loy who worked so hard in getting me an excellent result in court.

A big thank you Gabriella Loy who worked so hard in getting me an excellent…

By K.A. from Sydney on 16/02/2026

5 of 5

I was given a ‘not guilty’ verdict by the jury in the District Court within hours following the trial’s closing statement.

CDLA helped me find comfort and confidence in a long and drawn out era of…

By S.W. from Sydney on 27/02/2026

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Legal costs awarded for our client against DPP in sexual assault trial

All police assault and resist charges dismissed under section 14 on Mental Health Grounds at Newtown Court

Drug supply (indictable quantity) and deal with proceeds charges both dismissed with s10's

mental health section 14 application granted dismissing the charges at Parramatta Court

Actual bodily harm domestic assault charge withdrawn following negotiations on the morning of the hearing at Young Local Court

Client acquitted with costs awarded for serious historical child sex charges

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