Under Queensland law, you always have the right to contact a lawyer and secure representation. You should arrange a consultation with an experienced criminal lawyer as soon as possible if you have been charged with an offence or are due to face court. We will help you navigate the sometimes complex and overwhelming legal process, offer legal advice and represent you with a superb criminal defence lawyer. Call us on +61 7 3236 0266 to arrange an initial consultation.

Court dates are important and failure to appear could result in a warrant for your arrest, regardless of the severity of charges that you are facing. However, sometimes life gets in the way and whether it be serious illness or injury, you may need to request that your court hearing be postponed. You can apply for this online with proof of your reasoning for requesting that your court date be adjourned.

In Queensland, there are instances where a criminal record may affect your job prospects. However, there are also times where disclosing a criminal history is not obligatory. The nature of the offence, your character, age and other factors will determine whether the court decides to record a conviction. If you have a criminal record, you must disclose this information where an employer asks for it. It is worth noting that convictions can lapse after a period of time resulting in them being removed from a person’s criminal record.

If the police suspect that you have committed an offence, are involved or have any knowledge of a crime being committed, they may approach you for questioning. Whatever the situation, before police ask you any questions, you should be aware of your rights. In Queensland you have the right to remain silent unless you’re being asked about your identity or traffic matters. You also have the right to contact criminal lawyers to acquire expert legal defence.

If you’ve been charged you have the option to plead guilty or not guilty in court. This decision will then determine whether you proceed to trial. In the justice system, pleading guilty is a mitigating factor which is considered by a judge during sentencing, meaning there is a likelihood that it will reduce your sentence. However, these sentence reductions are influenced by a variety of factors. You can obtain professional legal advice from our criminal lawyers in Brisbane to help you weigh this decision.

Those who are refused bail by the police may apply for bail through the Magistrates Court. Should this application be refused, the offender may apply for bail through the Supreme Court. To avoid bail refusal, we highly recommend hiring a specialist lawyer to attend court on your behalf and apply for you to be released into the community.