Not all legal proceedings are police matters, but typically, most police matters lead to legal proceedings. For example, wills and estates, family law, commercial law, conveyancing and many other issues don't involve the police. However, there are many police matters for which you'll want qualified and experienced lawyers on your side.
While we won't go into every single offence, there are a range of common police matters we can help with.
Whether you've been caught drink-driving, driving without a license, or been accused of any other traffic offence, our lawyers can help. We can provide advice, guide you through the proceedings and represent you in court. Often, there are minimum penalties associated with traffic law, meaning if you plead or are found guilty, the judge must impose a minimum penalty.
Lawyers can present your circumstances to the court and request the minimum penalty, often limiting your fine amount or licence disqualification period.
While all crimes are significant, those falling into the general police matters category may be somewhat less serious than major crimes. These police matters may include, but are not limited to, theft and dishonesty expenses, fraud, property damage, trespass and stalking, common assault, domestic violence, drug offences and more.
Our lawyers offer expert advice and legal representation for all police matters. Whether you intend to plead guilty and seek a lesser sentence or you'd like to challenge the charges, we're here to help.
Again, all crimes are serious, but some fall into a higher category of criminal charges. These could relate to firearms, sex offences, serious assaults, manslaughter, homicide and more. We'll help you navigate the process, including determining if you have a defence to the charge. We work with you to determine the best result, whether that be through a guilty plea or a trial to defend the charges. Our lawyers represent you every step of the way and will appear in court on your behalf.
*This information is current at the time of publication. For accurate legal advice, please contact Scammell & Co on 08 8440 270.
