Find clear answers to common questions about criminal charges, legal processes, and defence strategies in Victoria from Melbourne’s trusted criminal lawyers.
We practice exclusively in criminal law, which means that we know what we are talking about and we are brilliant [...]
You should always speak to a lawyer before you speak to the police no matter how big or small the [...]
We will act instantaneously and contact the police to find out where your family member or friend has been taken [...]
Your rights: • You have the right to know why you are under arrest; • You have the right to [...]
The police will either: a) Release you without charging you; b) Release you pending summons. This means that the police [...]
At the conclusion of your interview, you will be given a copy of the recording and it’s crucial that you [...]
You have a right to apply for bail before a Bail Justice at the police station. If the Bail Justice [...]
Your case will be listed for hearing in court where your charges are determined by a Magistrate or a Judge, [...]
Summary Offences: Generally, less serious offences (summary matters) will be heard in the Magistrates’ Court. The usual court process for [...]
When a person is "on remand" or "remanded in custody", this means that they are in police/prison custody awaiting trial. [...]
