Police, Traffic Matters & Criminal Lawyer Adelaide

Criminal Lawyers Adelaide - Criminal Law and Police Matters

Regardless of whether you have been charged with a minor Police matter, or you are facing a serious criminal charge, our experienced criminal lawyers can assist you. Scammell & Co. will provide a fearless and comprehensive defence to any criminal charges laid against you. Where you concede a charge, we will work to persuade the Prosecution and the Court that a low penalty should be imposed.

Scammell & Co criminal lawyers can advise you about the following:

• What is legally required for the Police to prove the charge;
• Whether you have a defence to the charge;
• Whether the Police are likely to withdraw the charge; and
• The penalty you are likely to receive and what steps should be taken to improve your chances of achieving the best result.

We can also accompany you at the Police interview, negotiate with Prosecution and appear on your behalf at Court hearings.

Whether the offence is dealt with in the Magistrates Court, District Court or Supreme Court, you will benefit from skilled and experienced legal representation.

The Courts we attend include:

• Supreme Court of South Australia;
• District Court of South Australia;
• Adelaide Magistrates Court;
• Port Adelaide Magistrates Court;
• Elizabeth Magistrates Court;
• Christies Beach Magistrates Court;
• Adelaide Youth Court; and
• All country Courts where sufficient funding exists to cover necessary associated travel and other expenses.

Scammell & Co Solicitors assists clients across a wide range of Criminal and Police Matters including:

• Drug offences (including trafficking, possession, manufacture and cultivation)
• Driving and Traffic offences
• Common Assault
• Serious Assault
• Sex Offences
• Child exploitation material offences
• Offensive image material matters
• Domestic Violence
• Intervention Orders / Restraining Orders (applications / breaches / revocations)
• Trespass and Stalking offences
• Property Damage / Vandalism / Grafitti offences
• Theft / Stealing & Dishonesty Offences / Break and enter offences
• Social Security and Taxation offences
• Fraud / White collar crime
• Firearm offences
• Homicide (Manslaughter / Murder)
• Criminal Assets Confiscation Law
• Criminal charges in relation to Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Bail applications / bail breaches
• Criminal charge reduction or withdrawal

Migrant Convictions

In the event you are a migrant/born outside of Australia, and you are convicted of an offence and receive a term of imprisonment, the Federal Government may decide to cancel your visa.  In the event the term of imprisonment is at least 6 years in length, they could even cancel your Australian citizenship. Please refer to our Migration Law page on this website for information about how we can make an application to revoke this cancellation of visa/citizenship on your behalf.

What Scammell & Co Solicitors will achieve for you

Our service includes face-to-face appointments with you during which we will obtain detailed instructions about the allegations you are facing. We will advise you fully about your matter, and reach an agreement with you on the most appropriate strategy to achieve the best possible outcome.

For urgent advice please call 0412 975 081 or contact one of the solicitors listed below who are dedicated to Criminal Law and Police Matters.

For detailed information regarding driving offences including drink or drug driving, speeding or driving whilst disqualified or suspended, please refer to our Traffic Offences webpage.