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Scott has practiced for over a decade in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australian Courts. He has taken conduct of over 200 listed criminal trials and is highly regarded in the profession as an advocate. Scott has appeared on ABC TV and Radio speaking on human rights issues. If you or a friend needs an advocate to earn freedom and respect in the community, you can trust in Scott's experience and results.
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Scott J. Sier LLB BMPR
2024 Principal Practicing Certificate Queensland.
2022 Nominated Regional Practitioner of the year 2022 Queensland Law Society.
2020 Principal Practicing Certificate New South Wales.
2019 Issued Principal of a Law Practice PMC.
2014 Admitted to High Court.
2014 Issued New South Wales Practicing Certificate.
2014 Admitted to New South Wales Supreme Court.
2013 Bachelor of Law LLB.
2010 Bachelor of Business BMPR.
Scott has represented everyday people from TV stars to political activists and alleged Crime figures. He has engaged in extensive community work in remote indigenous communities. Scott has an incredible track record of successfully defending criminal matters at summary trial. Anyone can be accused of a crime even if they are not at fault. Everybody makes mistakes.
Scott has appeared as an advocate in over 1000 bail applications, 1000 sentences and 200 criminal trials. He has appeared in the District Court and the Supreme Court in New South Wales and Queensland. Scott has successfully appealed adverse sentence and summary trial decisions to the District Court. Scott appears as a guest speaker at national forums and community events.
Scott has advocated for uniform use of force laws across the country. He makes submissions to stakeholders and peak law reform bodies to move towards a safer Australia for citizens and police. These efforts have been contributed upon by senior advocates and judicial officers and can be read in the below PDF document. Scott has appeared on ABC radio and TV regarding law reform.
2024 Principal Practicing Certificate Queensland.
2022 Nominated Regional Practitioner of the year 2022 Queensland Law Society.
2020 Principal Practicing Certificate New South Wales.
2019 Issued Principal of a Law Practice PMC.
2014 Admitted to High Court.
2014 Issued New South Wales Practicing Certificate.
2014 Admitted to New South Wales Supreme Court.
2013 Bachelor of Law LLB.
2010 Bachelor of Business BMPR.
Scott has represented everyday people from TV stars to political activists and alleged Crime figures. He has engaged in extensive community work in remote indigenous communities. Scott has an incredible track record of successfully defending criminal matters at summary trial. Anyone can be accused of a crime even if they are not at fault. Everybody makes mistakes.
Scott has appeared as an advocate in over 1000 bail applications, 1000 sentences and 200 criminal trials. He has appeared in the District Court and the Supreme Court in New South Wales and Queensland. Scott has successfully appealed adverse sentence and summary trial decisions to the District Court. Scott appears as a guest speaker at national forums and community events.
Scott has advocated for uniform use of force laws across the country. He makes submissions to stakeholders and peak law reform bodies to move towards a safer Australia for citizens and police. These efforts have been contributed upon by senior advocates and judicial officers and can be read in the below PDF document. Scott has appeared on ABC radio and TV regarding law reform.
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Real Results and Real Experience
Queensland
- Robbery Discharge after Committal Hearing.
- Enter Premises Commit Indictable Offence AOBH - Found Not Guilty.
- Contravention of Domestic Violence Order - Assault - Found Not Guilty.
- Contravention of Domestic Violence Order - Knife Threats - Found Not Guilty
- Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm - Punching - Found Guilty overturned Not Guilty on Appeal.
- Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm Armed - Stabbing - Found Not Guilty.
- Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm Armed - Metal Bar - Found Not Guilty.
- Common Assault - Not Guilty.
- Dangerous Driving - Not Guilty.
- Assault Police - Not Guilty.
- Obstruct Police - Not Guilty.
- Many Many More Not Guilty verdicts and hundreds of matters dealt with by way of NETO - No Evidence To Offer, No Further Punishment and absolute discharge.
New South Wales
- Armed with intent to commit an indictable offence: s9 Good Behavior Bond.
- Assault with weapon (baseball bat): s9 Good Behaviour Bond.
- Specially Aggravated Break and Enter ABH Amended to Enter and reckless wound CCO Good Behaviour and fine.
- Robbery causing GBH with confession. Amended to ABH element sentenced to 1 year 11 months full time custody.
- Non-convictions for:
Assault, Intimidation, Fraud, PCA & Drug Driving, Menace over carriage service.
- Prosecution Withdrawals for:
Assault, ABH, Damage, Drink Driving, Proceeds of crime, Specially aggravated break and enter.
- Return of property after police confiscation: cars, cash, phones etc.
Western Australia Apperances for Bail, Sentence and Trials.
Federal Court Appearances for Family Matters.
Successful Bails:
Commercial Drug Supply, Ongoing Drug Supply, Serious Assault, Intimidation, Bodily Harm and more.
Mental Health Non Conviction Discharges s32 & s20BQ:
PCA, Assault, Weapons, Drugs, Steroids, Prescribed drugs, Flight diversion.
Mental Health Law Reform Advocacy.
Local Court Acquittals, Not Guilty:
Goods in custody, Assault, Intimidation, Traffic matters, car, bicycle, drug possession.
- Weapon in Court house found guilty subsequently found not guilty after District Court conviction appeal.
- Reckless Driving found guilty subsequently found not guilty after District Court conviction appeal.
District Court Severity Appeals resulting in non-conviction after Local Court conviction for:
- Assault, Intimidation, Fraud, PCA & Drug Driving, Menace over carriage service, Driving never licensed for 10 years.
- Assault & Intimidation 9 months imprisonment reduced to 12 month ICO in the community after appeal.
- Successful Private AVO and DVO Prosecutions against stalkers, ex-partners, Journalists.
- Successful AVO and DVO defense against ex-partners, former friends and members of the public.
Media Control:
- Several News Article Retractions, Successful Defamation Concerns Notices. News article amendments for defamatory stories.
Court Appearances in:
Central, Sydney Downing Centre, Manly, Newtown, Burwood, Parramatta, Bankstown, Liverpool, Blacktown, Penrith, Campbelltown, Picton, Gosford, Hornsby, Waverley, Windsor, Tweed Heads, Albury, Canberra. District Courts. Normanton, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Atherton, Mount Isa, Murgon, Townsville.
ABC Radio Interview below speaking on the topic of Unlawful Use of Force s615 PPRA Queensland & Trial Outcome:
Queensland
- Robbery Discharge after Committal Hearing.
- Enter Premises Commit Indictable Offence AOBH - Found Not Guilty.
- Contravention of Domestic Violence Order - Assault - Found Not Guilty.
- Contravention of Domestic Violence Order - Knife Threats - Found Not Guilty
- Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm - Punching - Found Guilty overturned Not Guilty on Appeal.
- Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm Armed - Stabbing - Found Not Guilty.
- Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm Armed - Metal Bar - Found Not Guilty.
- Common Assault - Not Guilty.
- Dangerous Driving - Not Guilty.
- Assault Police - Not Guilty.
- Obstruct Police - Not Guilty.
- Many Many More Not Guilty verdicts and hundreds of matters dealt with by way of NETO - No Evidence To Offer, No Further Punishment and absolute discharge.
New South Wales
- Armed with intent to commit an indictable offence: s9 Good Behavior Bond.
- Assault with weapon (baseball bat): s9 Good Behaviour Bond.
- Specially Aggravated Break and Enter ABH Amended to Enter and reckless wound CCO Good Behaviour and fine.
- Robbery causing GBH with confession. Amended to ABH element sentenced to 1 year 11 months full time custody.
- Non-convictions for:
Assault, Intimidation, Fraud, PCA & Drug Driving, Menace over carriage service.
- Prosecution Withdrawals for:
Assault, ABH, Damage, Drink Driving, Proceeds of crime, Specially aggravated break and enter.
- Return of property after police confiscation: cars, cash, phones etc.
Western Australia Apperances for Bail, Sentence and Trials.
Federal Court Appearances for Family Matters.
Successful Bails:
Commercial Drug Supply, Ongoing Drug Supply, Serious Assault, Intimidation, Bodily Harm and more.
Mental Health Non Conviction Discharges s32 & s20BQ:
PCA, Assault, Weapons, Drugs, Steroids, Prescribed drugs, Flight diversion.
Mental Health Law Reform Advocacy.
Local Court Acquittals, Not Guilty:
Goods in custody, Assault, Intimidation, Traffic matters, car, bicycle, drug possession.
- Weapon in Court house found guilty subsequently found not guilty after District Court conviction appeal.
- Reckless Driving found guilty subsequently found not guilty after District Court conviction appeal.
District Court Severity Appeals resulting in non-conviction after Local Court conviction for:
- Assault, Intimidation, Fraud, PCA & Drug Driving, Menace over carriage service, Driving never licensed for 10 years.
- Assault & Intimidation 9 months imprisonment reduced to 12 month ICO in the community after appeal.
- Successful Private AVO and DVO Prosecutions against stalkers, ex-partners, Journalists.
- Successful AVO and DVO defense against ex-partners, former friends and members of the public.
Media Control:
- Several News Article Retractions, Successful Defamation Concerns Notices. News article amendments for defamatory stories.
Court Appearances in:
Central, Sydney Downing Centre, Manly, Newtown, Burwood, Parramatta, Bankstown, Liverpool, Blacktown, Penrith, Campbelltown, Picton, Gosford, Hornsby, Waverley, Windsor, Tweed Heads, Albury, Canberra. District Courts. Normanton, Doomadgee, Mornington Island, Atherton, Mount Isa, Murgon, Townsville.
ABC Radio Interview below speaking on the topic of Unlawful Use of Force s615 PPRA Queensland & Trial Outcome: