by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Going to Court
Appeals against convictions and sentences are complicated—get legal advice before starting an Appeal. The procedures for appealing the outcome of a criminal law matter are different if you were convicted and sentenced in the: Magistrates Court. District Court or... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Bail
Bail is a written promise you sign (called an undertaking) to come to Court on the date written on the undertaking to face the charges against you. To get bail, you may have to agree to conditions, such as: regularly reporting to a police station. living at a certain... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Going to Court
What is a duty lawyer? A duty lawyer is a free lawyer who may be able to give you legal advice or help with your criminal law matter on your Court date. If you have been charged with a criminal offence and you are going to the Magistrates Court, they may be able to... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Going to Court
You may have to go to Court if you have been charged with a criminal offence, however, It is up to the Magistrate to hear the evidence and decide if you are guilty and what your penalty should be. All criminal cases start in the Magistrates Court. This Court deals... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Going to Court
What sort of criminal cases do the District and Supreme Courts handle? District Courts handle indictable criminal offences. Examples are armed robbery and rape. The Supreme Court handles the most serious charges like murder and serious drug cases. How do I know I...