If you have been charged or accused of any criminal matter, then it is important to seek advice. The reason for this is that it is the role of Police Prosecutions to prove the accusation or charge against you beyond a reasonable doubt. While it is a high standard to prove, it is not an impossible one.
The initial stages of a traffic or criminal charge may require you being asked to attend a police station for questioning. This may be because there is insufficient evidence to prove the charge. However, by attending a police interview, you may provide enough evidence in your version of events to collaborate part or all of the allegation. In relation to this, you should be reminded that you are innocent until proven guilty and that you have the right to remain silent.
One of our criminal lawyers is able to provide you with immediate advice over the phone if you have been asked to participate in a police interview in Pine Rivers or Strathpine. You may also engage one of our criminal lawyers to attend that police interview with you.
Dealing with an Indictable Offence?
Indictable offences are required to be transmitted to either the District or Supreme Court at Brisbane from the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court. However, the matter will remain in the Magistrates Court until the brief is prepared and the matter is ready to be committed. This is known as the pre-committal stage.
As a criminal lawyer in Pine Rivers on regular occasions, it is important to recognise that matters can resolve through negotiation and can be resolved summarily. This means the charge may not need to progress to the higher court, saving on cost and avoiding a more serious penalty being imposed.
In relation to this, the more time your criminal lawyer has time to prepare your defence and negotiate, the better the outcome is likely to be for your matter. If we are engaged at an early opportunity, we can review your matter, request evidence, and provide Police Prosecutions in Pine Rivers a basis (if applicable) for proceeding summarily or pursuing a withdrawal of the charge.
Charged with a DUI in Pine Rivers?
If you have been charged with a driving under the influence offence, you may be at risk of losing your licence. We are able to assist with a work licence application so that you are not risking your employment and your ability to make an income.
Our lawyers at Aegis Criminal Law have a 100% success rate with work licence applications. If you are not sure how to proceed with your traffic charge, organise a complimentary case assessment with us today.
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