Criminal Law

There are many things you need to consider in Criminal Law matters Offence and Defence Categories and appropriate strategies need to be considered.

Despite what the police may tell you, if you are charged with an offence you are in most circumstances presumed innocent in the eyes of the law until a court finds otherwise.

Police are human beings, and mistakes can be made when collecting evidence. We assist you including if you are invited to attend a police station for an interview in relation to an incident.

You should assist the police by ONLY confirming your identity by telling them your name and contact details.

Never make admissions as to what you saw or what you did not see or where you were or were not or who you were with or not until you have received legal advice. Contact one of our lawyers as soon as possible.

Remember you have a right to silence. Anything you say to the police can be recorded and will be used against you. We assist you including if you are invited to attend a police station for an interview in relation to an incident.

We will advise you before you attend the police station or we can meet you at the police station for the interview.

Legal advice at this stage of the process can often be the difference between you being released and being retained in custody and going to gaol. Remember that if you are detained then court proceedings will follow - but court may not be scheduled for the hearing for many months and you may be retained in custody up until the hearing.

If you are in custody then an application for bail can be prepared and lodged accordingly however it is better to not be detained in the first place. Our lawyers can assist keeping you out of custody so the earlier you contact us the better. Remember the police are experts at arresting people and our expert lawyers can assist you to maintain your freedom.

Accordingly, a lawyer from Camden Solicitors and Conveyancers will examine all the evidence including any statute of limitations that are applicable. Please call us if you are charged with an offence so that an appropriate strategy and defence can be prepared.

Common Offences may include:

Assault & Affray Offences

Centrelink Fraud Offences

Computer Offences

Domestic Violence Offences

Drug Offences

Fire Arm & Dangerous Weapon Offences

Murder and Manslaughter

Perjury and False Statement

Public Order Offences

Robbery Offences

Sexual Offences

Stealing Offences

Our commitment is to assist you in navigating the legal process as efficiently and cost effectively as possible in accordance with your instructions to achieve the best outcome possible.

We represent clients in the Local Court, The District Court and The Supreme Court of New South Wales.

We appeal criminal conviction in the District or Supreme Court where we have maintained client's their freedom, keeping people out of custody based on legal principles based upon each cases specific details. Keeping clients out of Gaol is one of this firms key objectives.