All tagged criminal charges
You’ve been charged with an indictable offence. Where to from here? When you’ve been charged with an indictable offence in NSW, the first stage in the matter is the committal process. The committal process happens in the Local Court before your matter is sent to the District or Supreme Courts for trial or sentence. Read on here to find out more about each step in the process.
Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z – whichever generation you fall into, it’s clear that more and more parents are helping out their children well after they reach 18. As well as representing young people under the age of 18, our style and approach fits well with families looking for a more collaborative and inclusive approach to navigating through the criminal justice system. How do we achieve this collaborative approach? Read on here to find out more.
Will I be convicted if I plead guilty – as criminal defence lawyers, this is a question we get asked almost daily. Have you been charged with an offence are are worried about the outcome? Read more here about sentencing options available to the court including conviction and non-conviction outcomes.
In March 2019, the Federal Government announced funding of $35 million to support the expansion of the Federal Court into corporate crime. It is anticipated that there will a large increase in the investigation and prosecution of corporate crime as a result of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry and ASIC’s renewed vigour and focus on litigation.
Being charged with a criminal offence can be an overwhelming and daunting experience. This is especially so if this is your first encounter with police or other investigators and the courts. Read on to find out how we help you through the process.
So you or a friend or family member has been charged with an offence – where to from here? Read on to find out what happens in the Local Court. Navigating the court process is not always easy or straight forward. Let us know if we can help you.
When faced with criminal charges, you might find yourself feeling confused, nervous or dreading what comes next. Here is a list of things to understand when you speak with your criminal lawyer – particularly during your first meeting. It is up to your lawyer to make sure you understand these things so that you can make the best decision for you.
Having your name or picture published in the media in relation to a crime alleged against you can have a domino effect on your life. Even if you are acquitted of the charges, your reputation may never mend. What can the media report about you when you have been charged with a criminal offence?
