If you are arrested, keep in mind that anything you say may be used against you in court. Before you answer any questions you have the right to contact a criminal lawyer in Melbourne to represent you and give you legal advice.

When the police have charged you for a crime, the matter will go to court. There are usually several court dates and you should get expert legal representation. If you want to plead guilty, your lawyer will prepare a plea and the court will hand down a sentence. If you plead not guilty your lawyer will help you to defend the charges during your trial.

You have the option to defend the charges and your criminal defence lawyer will represent you. Your lawyer will help you to defend the charges, which may include calling witnesses, cross examining prosecution witnesses, making legal arguments and to advise you throughout the process.

While you are allowed to represent yourself, it is highly recommended that you obtain legal representation to achieve the best possible outcome. You and your lawyer should work together to respond to the charge in an effective way.

If they do not have a valid search warrant, it is mainly up to you to decide whether or not to consent to police entering your house. Police may enter your house without your consent in some circumstances, including to execute a warrant, if they believe that someone’s life is in danger or if they have reason to believe that you are committing an offence.

In Melbourne, traffic offences can be very serious, and if you are found guilty it can lead to a financial penalty or even a prison sentence. If you have been charged you need to obtain legal representation from experienced traffic lawyers in Melbourne.

This will depend on your situation and the charges brought against you. Your traffic lawyer will advise you on the next week to take and represent you. Throughout the process.

In most cases, if you are found guilty your license may be suspended. You may also be disqualified from driving for a specific amount of time, and the judge will decide on the duration.

While you are allowed to represent yourself, it is highly recommended that you obtain legal representation to achieve the best possible outcome.

If it is your first offence, the maximum fine that you can receive is three months imprisonment or 25 penalty units. If it is your second offence, the maximum penalty you can receive is 12 months imprisonment or 120 penalty units. If it is your third or subsequent offence, the maximum penalty you can receive is 18 months imprisonment or 180 penalty units.

Your Criminal & Traffic Law Team

Jim Parke
Julian McIntyre

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