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Appeals in criminal law matters

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...

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...

Criminal case duty lawyer

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...

Criminal case in the Magistrate 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...