Criminal Law
What is a criminal offence?
A criminal offence is committed when an unlawful act punishable by a government has occurred. Criminal offences are comprised of elements, each of which the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt to have occurred in order to secure a finding of guilt.
What is a Criminal Defence Lawyer? And how can they help?
Criminal Defence Lawyers are experienced in criminal law and the practices and procedures of the courts sitting in the criminal jurisdiction. A criminal Defence Lawyer can assist you with all aspects of criminal proceedings including police investigations, arrest, bail, criminal charges, defended hearings, sentencing and appeals.
Types of offences
some of the more common criminal offences before the courts include:
- Affray, Riot & Violent Disorder
- Assault & related offences
- Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) and Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs)
- Break & Enter and related offences
- Drug offence charges
- Firearms and weapons offences
- Murder & Manslaughter
- Robbery & Larceny offences
- Sexual Assault and Indecent Assault offences
- Stalk/Intimidate offences
- Domestic violence offences
We are ready to represent you in the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court of Australia.
Traffic Law
Drink Driving & Traffic Offences
We provide legal advice and representation at court for all traffic offences and licence appeals.
Common offences and applications include:
- Novice Range PCA (drink driving)
-Special Range PCA (drink driving)
- Low Range PCA (drink driving)
- Mid Range PCA (drink driving)
- High Range PCA (drink driving)
- Drive with illicit drug present in system
- Drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
- Refuse breath test analysis
- Drive whilst licence disqualified, suspended or cancelled
- Unlicenced driving
- Negligent & dangerous driving
- Heavy vehicle offences (mass/dimensions/work diary etc)
- Licence suspension appeals
- Applications to remove driver licence disqualification periods
We have solicitors who have lectured at the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program and can:
- Provide advice toward potential penalties in your matter
- Assess the circumstances of your case and provide you a realistic opinion as to the likely result when you go to court
In all traffic matters the first consultation is free, and we will discuss with you the costs associated in providing legal representation during that initial conference.
Commercial & Property Law
Conveyancing transactions, formalisation of leasing arrangements and the purchase and sale of business interests for many can present as a daunting task, particularly given the complexities that often arise in formalising contractual terms.
We can assist you in the following types of commercial & property matters:
- Purchase & sale of commercial, residential and rural lands
- Purchase & sale of businesses
- Commercial, retail & rural leasing arrangements
We offer affordable fixed fee pricing structures for all commercial & property transactions. Contact us today to discuss how we can assist you in your commercial or property transaction and to obtain an obligation-free quote.
Wills & Deceased Estates
All too often, people fail to consider their estate planning and the repercussions of a failure to have a valid will in place at their time of death.
At a minimum, having a valid will prepared and executed is a useful means of ensuring your intentions toward distribution of your estate are considered and met by those whom survive you. A valid will may also save those whom survive you both time and money in arranging the collection and administration of your estate.
We offer assistance in the preparation of wills and other estate planning instruments including Power of Attorney and Appointment of Guardian documentation.
We can also assist in applications for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and associated collection and administration of deceased estates.
We offer affordable fixed-fee pricing structures on all wills and deceased estate matters.
Contact us today to discuss how we can assist you, and to obtain an obligation-free quote.