Category - Criminal Law
Engaging a criminal lawyer may seem unnecessary if you have not yet been arrested and charged, or summonsed to appear at Court.
However, if you do not understand your rights and obligations as a suspect or defendant, there is a real risk of creating trouble for yourself in the long run.
Here are three important reasons to consider...
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When police execute search warrants, it is common practice for occupier’s consent to be sought in lieu of executing the warrant. The practice of seeking and obtaining occupier’s consent is permitted and indeed endorsed by section 30 of the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 (CIA). If an occupier does provide...
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Criminal lawyer Samuel Joyce has produced an extensive guide including the investigation stage, bail and pre-trial procedure (indictable offence).
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With the birth of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigating conduct of public and government officials, the offence of Abuse of Public Office is seeing an renaissance in South Australia, writes TGB Lawyers
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While its fun to get caught up in the Pokemon Go whirlwind, you should be aware of the risks that could put you on the wrong side of the law!
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TGB's Luke Officer outlines what impact an intervention order may have when the defendant in an officer.
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If you have received a court summons and have decided to plead guilty it is crucial you obtain legal advice to ensure your rights are protected and that you receive the best outcome for your circumstances.
The severity of your penalty will not only impact upon you personally, but may have repercussions on your employment, family...
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TGB's criminal law team outline what supporting documents you may want to have prepared when pleading guilty to a criminal charge.
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In addition to heavy fines, most traffic offences in South Australia incur demerit points against the offending driver.
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