CRIMINAL LAW

 

Drugs & Driving

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If you have been charged with driving under the influence of drugs it can be a stressful time. A driving under the influence offence can have a lasting impact on your life. To minimise the impact you should obtain advice from an experienced criminal lawyer. Our aim at Amond Legal is to advise you about your rights and obligations and assist you to get the best result possible under the circumstances. For example, a reduction in the penalty or in some cases have the matter dismissed.

 

No matter what the detail of your charge is, a member of the Amond Legal team will have experience defending a similar case and can advise you. Get in touch today to discuss your options.

 

Drink Driving

 

There are a range of drink driving offences and if you are a first-time offender, or you have not been charged with drink driving for many years, it may be possible to avoid loss of licence or licence disqualification.  We will assist you to prepare for your court hearing so that you are in the best position to defend the charge.

 

If you have been charged with drink driving and after discussion with you we believe we could achieve a 'no conviction' outcome, we will guide you to obtain character references and assist you with the preparation of the paperwork to put your best foot forward at your hearing.

 

 

Domestic Violence

 

Domestic violence is a serious criminal offence with significant legal consequences. If you are a victim of domestic violence the first step you should take is to protect yourself and get advice from an experienced lawyer about your rights. Confidentiality is guaranteed and we understand that taking that first step can be intimidating. We are here to help and offer support.

 

Domestic violence can include acts such as:

• Physical violence

• Emotional violence

• Economic violence

• Sexual assault

 

Criminal penalties can be applied for domestic violence if an individual is charged and found guilty.

 

Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (AVDO) are one option available victims of domestic violence. This is a court order preventing contact that may be intimidating or violent. They operate when there is an existing domestic relationship. They can also restrict contact that prevents the defendant from possessing firearms, living in the family home, having contact with the protected person, staying specific distances away from the family home and/or protected person and not being able to try and track or locate the protected person.

 

Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVO) are issued often when there is no domestic relationship between the parties. They are to protect against victims from physical, psychological, harassment, intimidation and abuse.

 

Our lawyers at Amond Legal can assist you with reporting incidents to the police and guiding you through the court process. We are here to advise you every step of the way, and represent you in court if needed.

 

Taking steps to protect yourself in domestic violence situations can be complex and emotionally challenging. We understand this and will work with you sensitively and confidentially.

 

Pleas

 

In New South Wales if you have been charged with a criminal offence and wish to plead guilty you may be entitled to a sentencing discount. This means that the sentence you receive may be more lenient than the sentence you may have received if you had been found guilty after a trial.  This area of the law can be quite complex, and there are various sentencing calculations applied depending on when you choose to enter your plea, for example prior to committal or after committal for trial. There can also be variations.

 

To fully understand plea submissions and sentencing negotiations it is advisable to contact a member of our experienced team to discuss the particular

nature of your charges for tailored advice.