All tagged criminal defence lawyer
Using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence is a Commonwealth offence that attracts a maximum penalty of 3 years imprisonment. What’s a carriage service? What are the likely penalties? We shine the spotlight on what type of conduct it involves, what the prosecution must prove and the penalties that might be imposed. Read on here.
Criminal law matters and family law matters can take a huge toll on the people involved. Both can be highly emotional experiences, often with huge stakes on the line. But what about when the two intertwine? Read on to find out more about what might happen if you’re charged with a criminal offence while you have family law matters on foot.
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.
The relationship between a lawyer and client is hugely important and is based on trust. Legal professional privilege is one of the most important protections a person has when they engage a lawyer to act on their behalf. What is it and when does it apply? Read on to find out more.
The Criminal Procedure Act (NSW) allows for applications to be made by both an accused person and the prosecution for a trial to be heard by judge alone - with no jury. Ordinarily, there are advantages and disadvantages to making that application. In the time of the pandemic though, those considerations have changed. Read on here for more info.
Heading off to the Rugby World Cup this year? Travelling to a relaxing beach escape? Lucky you! Even if you’ve travelled before, there are lots of things to keep in mind when you are travelling overseas. Just like those airline safety videos – even if you’ve seen it once, it’salways good to have a reminder! Here’s some pointers …
We think that when you sit down to talk with your lawyer, it’s really important that your lawyer breaks things down and uses every day language. Hopefully that means that you feel comfortable, and most importantly, that you understand what is going on. Read on to find a list of words and phrases that you might encounter if you are being investigated by police or charged with an offence.
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.
Have you been charged with an offence relating to domestic violence? If so, before you make a decision about what plea you will enter, you need to make sure you understand the nature of the charges against you and what options are available to you. Be aware there can be unexpected consequences that come along with a criminal conviction. It is important to get legal advice early, so that you can make an informed decision.
Choosing a lawyer to represent you is a big decision. There are a lot of criminal defence lawyers in Sydney to choose from – where do you start? These are our tips to find the best criminal defence lawyer for you.
