by Chambers Legal | Dec 11, 2020 | Blog
One of the main concerns that clients have prior to engaging a criminal defence lawyer for their criminal matter is: how much is it going to cost me? A proper assessment of your case needs to be made before an estimate of fees can be given. At Chambers Legal, we offer...
by Chambers Legal | Dec 11, 2020 | Blog
If you have entered a plea of not guilty to your charge or charges, your matter will be listed for a trial. If your matter is being heard in the Magistrates Court, your matter will be presided over by a magistrate, who will make the decision as to whether you are...
by Chambers Legal | Nov 25, 2020 | Blog
In Australia, there are circumstances where police can search your property, with or without your consent. The primary reasons for this are if the police have reason to suspect that you are committing an offence or if you’re under arrest. It’s important to...
by Chambers Legal | Nov 25, 2020 | Blog
Character references can be provided to the court at sentencing hearings. They can tell the Presiding Magistrate or Presiding Judge that, despite you being convicted of the current offence, you are still considered to be of good character. This can be useful in...
by Chambers Legal | Nov 25, 2020 | Blog
A sentencing hearing will occur after an accused person pleads guilty. Magistrates Court In less serious cases, where the charges are dealt with in the Magistrates Court, the accused person can be sentenced immediately after pleading guilty.If the matter is complex,...
by Chambers Legal | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
In some circumstances, it may be appropriate to make a plea offer or submission to the prosecution in order to discontinue your charge, downgrade or amend your charge to a lesser or different offence, or amend the facts of the charge. The prosecution is guided by the...
