Why do I need a lawyer?

There's no guarantee you will receive the minimum disqualification, or the lowest possible penalty. If you're happy to spend extra months off the road or pay higher fines, then go for it. Otherwise, give us a call and we will help you out.

Will I need to install an interlock?

The interlock program applies to anyone who is convicted of any of the following offences: Driving under the influence of alcohol Drink driving with a blood/breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.10 or more Failing to provide a blood/breath specimen for analysis Dangerous driving while affected by alcohol 2 or more drink driving offences (regardless of the reading) within 5 years

How long will I lose my licence for?

This depends on your reading, whether you're on an open licence or not, and any prior history you might have. Generally, you will lose your licence for a minimum of: 1 month for drug driving or low range drink driving (0.05-0.099) 3 months for mid-range drink driving (0.1-0.149) 6 months for high-range drink driving or driving under the influence of dugs (0.15 and higher)

Why is choosing a criminal lawyer so important?

Having worked in this industry for over a decade, it is very clear that some firms simply don't care about you once they have your money. We've heard countless stories from clients who have come to us, sometimes too late, telling us that they could never get in touch with their lawyer or find out what is happening with their matter. Their entire future was on the line and it's simply not good enough. And, just as concerning is that some firms don't have a basic knowledge or understanding of the area of law that they practice in.

Absolutely, because we know exactly what you get when you use the local lawyers. We will travel wherever you need us, including interstate. Just contact us to confirm our availability and fees.

The police want to question me. What should I do?

Never speak to the police unless it is to confirm who you are. Their primary goal is to obtain evidence from you which can support the charge they are investigating. You should contact us immediately for advice.

What is the process after being charged?

Once you engage our services, we will request a copy of the facts from police (known as a QP9) and any criminal or traffic history that you might have. The QP9 will provide a summary of the facts and allow us to provide you with some initial advice about your options. The next steps from there depend on the nature of the matter and what you want to do. If we can't get your charges dropped or resolve the matter through negotiations, then serious indictable offences will progress through the Magistrates Court and be committed (transferred) to the District or Supreme Court. Other matters remain in the Magistrates Court, and can be dealt with as a plea of guilty or listed for trial.

Do you offer free initial consultations?

Yes, we offer free initial consultations by phone. You can book a time using our online booking page , submit a contact form enquiry , or text, call or email us to set it up. If you'd prefer to see us in person at our office (or elsewhere), we charge $275. If you want to book an in-person conference, just head to the online booking page to select an available timeslot.

Why you shouldn't use a duty lawyer

Because you are taking a gamble on your future. Duty lawyers typically spend about 5 or 10 minutes with you to discuss your matter on the day of court. They might not ask you the right questions about what happened, and they won't have any supporting material to hand up to the Magistrate to help reduce your penalty. You also won't know who the duty lawyer is and their level of experience and skill. We strongly recommend you contact us to represent you so we can safeguard your rights and the outcome.