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We specialise in Criminal Law cases, ranging from simple assault and driving offences to drug charges, sexual assault and murder charges. We have experience handling matters at the Local, District and Supreme Court level.
We also have an interest in assisting people with Mental Health issues and currently work with the Mental Health Advocacy Service at Wyong and Morisset Hospitals and have worked with clients at Gosford and James Fletcher Hospitals.
We can also assist with advice on Centrelink Prosecution matters if you require information about Centrelink processes or procedures.
Criminal Law
We understand that criminal charges cause great stress for you and your family. We will work with you, and where appropriate, other specialists to get the best outcome. Whether you are in Maitland or Cessnock or the Lowe Hunter, or in Newcastle or on the Central Coast.
Mental Health
If you are currently a patient in a mental health hospital, you are able to access assistance through Legal Aid’s Mental Health Advocacy Service. Your treating team will have access to their contact details.
Driving Offences
Whether drink or drug driving, excessive speeding, driving without a current license or offences involving NSW Police Highway Patrol or Roads NSW, we will be able to provide you with all the information you need and the best representation possible.
Fraud & Debt
With 10 years of experience working at Centrelink, Sara is well equipped to assist you if you have been charged for Centrelink fraud.
Assault, Copyright, Debts, Prosecutors, Traffic Offences
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Burglary, Commonwealth Crimes, Culpable Driving, Discrimination, Domestic Abuse, Drink Driving, Drug Offences, Embezzlement, Fraud, Imprisonment, Minor Crime, Murder, Police Prosecutions, Reckless Driving, Restraining Orders, Serious Crime, Sex Offences, White Collar Crimes
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They can advise you of your rights; explain the alternatives; make a bail application for you; and represent you in Court.
Insist that you be allowed to contact a lawyer.
Usually after arrest and charging at a police station. In some circumstances bail can be denied. If in doubt contact a Solicitor.
Police can stop, search and detain you in certain circumstances. They can pat you down, look in your pockets and bags and search your car. In some circumstances they can strip search you. The police officer must provide you with their name and reason for the search. The court will determine whether the police had reasonable grounds for the search at a later date.
Police can request you to accompany them to the police station, but you are not required to go unless you have been arrested for an offence. It is not advisable to speak with the police until you have spoken to your Solicitor.
The police can use as much force as necessary to arrest you. The court will determine whether the force used was reasonable. What happens if I resist arrest? It is a criminal offence to resist arrest. You may be charged with resisting arrest even if the police determine not to charge you with any other offence.
Following an arrest the police may detain you for 4 hours. They can then apply for an extension of a further 8 hours. After this you must be either charged or released.
You should gather character references. If you need a driver's licence for work, make sure you have a letter from your employer to say what will happen to your job if your licence is disqualified for a long time. If you have other reasons for needing a driver's licence, such as childcare issues or health problems, make sure you have evidence to support this.
Legal aid is only available for traffic offences if there is a real possibility of a goal penalty, or there are exceptional circumstances. If you think you may be eligible for Legal Aid you should call them for advice.
You can appeal but should seek legal advice before lodging any appeal. The appeal must be lodged within 28 days.
