Criminal Lawyers Wollongong
Get Help From Our Wollongong Criminal Law Solicitors
If you’ve been charged with a criminal or traffic offence, the outcome of your Court case might be life-changing and range from fines and loss of licence to jail time.
Our involvement might start at the time you are detained, or when we make an urgent application to the court for bail and will include making any representations to police to prepare for any defence hearing. In Court, we will work hard to defend you to give you the best possible outcome.
We can handle all areas of criminal law, including:
- Traffic and vehicle offences – exceed the prescribed concentration of alcohol (drink driving), drive while disqualified or suspended, drive without a licence, other driving offences
- Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
- Acts intended to cause injury – including common assault, serious assault resulting in injury, stalking, serious assault not resulting in injury
- Theft – including theft from retail premises, receiving or handling the proceeds of crime, theft of intellectual property
- Illicit drug offences – possession, cultivation or dealing in illicit drugs
- Property damage – graffiti, fire and explosion
- Dangerous or negligent acts endangering persons – driving under the influence of alcohol or other substance (DUI), Dangerous or negligent driving
We appear regularly in the Local Court, Children’s Court, District Court and Criminal Court of Appeal and are capable of running the majority of our summary matters without the additional cost to you of briefing a Barrister.
Whether you’ve been in the courts before or it’s your first offence, navigating the criminal justice system is a daunting experience. Contact us so we can help you manage your way through the legal system to get the best possible outcome for you.
The sooner you seek legal advice, the better your chances of securing the best outcome for your criminal matter. Don’t wait — protect your rights from the start.
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Criminal Law FAQs
What are my obligations if I am arrested?
If you are arrested, you are only required to answer questions regarding your identity, including your name, address, and date of birth. You have the right to refuse to answer any other questions. You may also decline to participate in an identification parade (line-up). However, if you do, the police may be allowed to conduct a photographic identification instead.
Who can gain access to my criminal record?
No one can access your criminal record unless you have given consent or it is requested by the police or an authorised public body.
How can a Solicitor help if someone is called to attend a police interview or is arrested?
A solicitor may:
- Advise you of your rights.
- Explain any charges against you.
- Outline your legal options.
- Advise on possible penalties.
- Attend a police interview with you.
- Make a bail application if you have been refused bail.
- Represent you in court.
