Are you facing a Traffic Offence? Represent Yourself in Court
Not everyone can afford a criminal lawyer. If you have been charged with a traffic offence, but you don’t have legal representation, you can still take steps to ensure the most positive outcome possible by representing yourself. Here are a...
It Must be Tough to be a Magistrate!
Magistracy: what an unenviable job. I sometimes sit in the courtroom waiting for my turn and watch Magistrates keep their cool while dealing with the most frustrating situations. Dealing with the same cases day-in day-out. Dealing with a court list...
Can I Appeal A Disqualified Licence from RMS?
There are a number of different driving offences that can lead to suspension or disqualification in NSW. Some offences will be dealt with in court, while others are handled outside the court process, by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). If...
Will A Good Behaviour Bond Appear on my Criminal Record?
If you are guilty of a criminal offence, you might be given a good behaviour bond. A good behavior bond is a court order which imposes certain conditions on you for a set period of time. A good behaviour bond...
How Can Traffic Offence Lawyers in NSW Help in Court?
Being charged with a traffic offence doesn’t always lead to a court appearance, but if it does, it is important to seek legal representation from a firm of experienced traffic lawyers. No matter how serious or minor the charges, it...
The MERIT Program: Helping Defendants Overcome Substance Abuse Issues
The Magistrates Referral into Early Treatment (MERIT) program is a diversionary program that is designed to help defendants who have a substance abuse issue to obtain access to treatment, so they can overcome addition and reduce their chances of reoffending...
What Are the Qualities of The Best Habitual Traffic Lawyers?
Being charged with a traffic offence can have serious implications for your future, particularly if it is not your first offence. Disqualification from driving, even for a short period of time, can impact on your ability to work and meet...
The Importance of Providing a Personal Reference in Drink Driving Cases
If you have been charged with drink driving, you face a number of penalties depending on the severity of the charges, your driving recording including whether you have any previous drink driving convictions and your personal circumstances. Penalties include fines...
How to Write an Apology Letter to a Judge
If you have been charged with a criminal offence and have decided to plead guilty, you may want to consider writing a letter of apology to the Judge or Magistrate. This aids your case and demonstrates a sense of genuine...
How do I Get a Sydney Interlock Device?
The alcohol interlock program was introduced in 2003 as a way to help reduce repeated drink driving offences in NSW, including in Sydney. An interlock device is fitted to the ignition of the participant’s car under the program, and the...
