Criminal LawWhen you are charged with a criminal offence or placed under arrest, police and court processes can be bewildering and confusing. Rather than specialising in a particular field of criminal defence law, I look after clients charged with any kind of criminal offending including but not limited to: assaults and violent crime, dishonesty, fraud, burglary, theft, drug charges, sexual offending, firearms offences.
The common questions that arise when someone is charged with an offence are: |
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What Are My Legal Rights?1. What are my rights if the Police want to interview me?
2. If I am charged with an offence what happens at my first Court appearance? 3. What are the Court processes that follow after my first Court appearance? 4. What are my options? |
Do I Plead Guilty or Not Guilty?1. Do I plead guilty or not guilty and when do I do that?
2. If I plead not guilty to I elect to have a Judge alone trial or a trial by Jury? 3. Will I get bail and what sort of conditions will be imposed on me? 4. What is a Sentence Indication Hearing? |
Will Convictions Affect My Job?1. What is Restorative Justice?
2. What sort of penalty could be imposed on me? 3. Will a conviction affect my current employment and future employment? 4. Will a conviction affect my immigration status? (You may be eligible for a discharge without conviction) |
I'm Under Arrest. What Should I Do About Criminal Charges or Upcoming Trial?
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It is normal to feel panic and anxiety when facing criminal charges or standing trial. I have successfully represented and acquitted clients of the following crimes: drug charges, drink driving and dui charges, robbery, theft, burglary, violent crime, sexual offences, and fraud.
I will treat all your criminal charges with the utmost discretion and calmly advise you how to proceed to achieve the outcome you want. My detail oriented, methodical approach to case building can provide you with assurance your matters will be taken seriously. Whatever your alleged criminal offence, you should exercise your right to a criminal defence lawyer and remain silent. Regardless of the charges laid against you, an experienced legal advocate should be at your side every step of the way. Contact Paul at the moment of your arrest to get released on bail:
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Whatever Your Charges, I Offer Unbiased Advice & Help.
Can I Get Legal Aid or Not? |
Most people are curious about legal aid; who it applies to, who can get it, whether a duty lawyer can deal with your case and what sort of legal fee you will be charged.
These types of things are typically assessed on a case by case basis though some funding cuts introduced in the last year have seen a sharp incline in the number of New Zealanders representing themselves at trial. Independent lawyers like me don't have the same overheads as large law firms. I am completely transparent about my fees and can help you budget your legal costs according to what you can afford. Don't let money get in the way of a good criminal defence. Contact me now to ask how much your defence is likely to cost. |
Facing trial? Criminal charges affecting your daily life? Phone consultation is free and painless. Speak to someone today who can look at the facts of your case and offer some practical steps to take now.