Have you been charged with a criminal offence or are you worried about being charged with a criminal offence?

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Have you been contacted by the Police? Do you need legal representation or advice?

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If you have been contacted by the Police or a prosecuting body, you may be feeling overwhelmed, scared or stressed. Being charged with a criminal offence and trying to navigate your way through the court process can be an intimidating process.

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It is essential that you are aware of your rights at law and any defences that may be available to you.

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Common questions

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Some common questions that you may have are:

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• Do I have to speak to the police?

• What do I say to the police?

• Can the police access my phone?

• What is bail?

• Can I get bail?

• What do my charges mean?

• I have a court hearing, what does that mean?

• Do I have to attend?

• What are my options? Should I plead guilty or not guilty?

• If I do plead guilty, what will my sentence be?

• If I plead not guilty, what happens next?

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Experience matters

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Hammond Legal has extensive experience representing clients across a broad range of criminal matters in the Children’s Court, Magistrates Court, District Court and Supreme Court of Western Australia.

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We can provide you with the answers to your questions.

 

Our areas of expertise include:

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• Bail applications including varying your bail conditions

• Drug offences

• Home burglary and stealing offences

• Arson

• Sex offences, including possession of child exploitation material

• Offences against Public Officers such as police officers

• Common assault; Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm and Grievous Bodily Harm

• Murder and manslaughter charges

• Traffic offences

• Applications for Extraordinary Driver’s Licences

• Family Violence Restraining Orders

• Violence Restraining Orders

• Misconduct Restraining Orders

• Children’s Court matters

• Corruption and Crime Commission examinations

• Care and Protection proceedings

• Appeals

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Hammond Legal have a team of experienced and skilled solicitors who are devoted to getting you through this difficult time and providing you with the information and direction that you need.

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