Section 93GA of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) states that:
(1) A person who fires a firearm at a dwelling-house or other building with reckless disregard for the safety of any person is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.
(1A) A person who, during a public disorder, fires a firearm at a dwelling-house or other building with reckless disregard for the safety of any person is liable to imprisonment for 16 years.
(2) In the prosecution of an offence under this section, it is not necessary to prove that a person was actually placed in danger by the firing of the firearm.
(3) If, on the trial of a person for an offence under this section, the jury is not satisfied that the accused is guilty of the offence but is satisfied on the evidence that the person is guilty of an offence under section 93G or 93H, it may find the person not guilty of the offence charged but guilty of an offence under section 93G or 93H, and the accused is liable to punishment accordingly.
Penalty
If convicted of this offence, the maximum penalty is 14 years imprisonment.
Defences to this charge
Defences to this offence include
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Duress
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Necessity
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Self Defence.
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
If you have been charged with the offence of ‘firing at dwelling – houses or buildings’, our experienced criminal lawyers can represent you. If you are convicted of this offence it is possible that you will be imprisoned – it is therefore imperative that you obtain legal advice from a criminal lawyer.
Our criminal lawyers will thoroughly analyse every aspect of the charge(s) against you and will provide you with advice in relation to whether the charge(s) should be dropped by the Police. If your matter proceeds to a court hearing or to sentencing, our criminal lawyers will represent you in court and fight vigorously to protect your freedom.
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