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It’s important to understand what your rights are before attending a police station for a video-recorded interview. This article provides an overview of your rights, as well as some guidelines to follow with respect to participating in a video-recorded interview with the police as a suspect to an offence.

If you are charged with a criminal offence you might make the sensible decision to make an appointment to see an experienced criminal lawyer. Engaging the services of a criminal lawyer will help ensure that your rights and interests are being looked after in the best possible way while your charge/s proceeds through the court system.

If you have been charged with a criminal offence then, irrespective of the outcome, criminal allegations can lead people to question your reputation and your credibility. The consequences of having your reputation tainted due to criminal allegations can go well beyond your personal life, affecting your career, professional relationships and capacity to earn an income.

There is no one set of rules as to how a character reference should be structured and what issues should be addressed but some general rules do apply. The following points provide a broad guide on how to write a character reference for court in Australia.

This article provides an overview of information and documentation required by a criminal lawyer to assist in presenting a well-prepared bail application to the court in a timely manner.

Parliaments across Australia continue to introduce new mandatory sentencing laws. Find out what mandatory sentencing is, which offences now carry a mandatory sentence in Western Australia and some of the problems surrounding mandatory sentencing laws.

If you are charged with a criminal offence the most important issue that you will discuss with your lawyer is whether you will plead guilty or not guilty to the charge. Your lawyer can request the evidence from the police and ultimately make an assessment about the strength of the prosecution case against you.

Most criminal trials in the District Court or Supreme Court involve a jury. However, there are circumstances where it is possible to have a trial conducted before a judge alone. In these cases the judge decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty.

Being convicted of a crime you didn’t commit is a devastating experience, particularly when a term of imprisonment is imposed. Luckily, there are options available in Western Australia for those who have been wrongfully convicted to clear their name. Here’s what you need to know.

If you are facing criminal charges you need to engage an experienced criminal lawyer. You will need also to place significant trust in the lawyer that you choose to properly defend your rights, protect your reputation, and ensure your voice is heard. The Andrew Williams Criminal Law Offices has extensive experience with determination and commitment to achieving the best possible result for each client.

Andrew Williams criminal lawyers strive to attain a good relationship with their clients in order to build communication, respect and a solid understanding of the client’s case. Andrew Williams runs an amalgamated practice and acts as both a Barrister and a Solicitor in Perth. However, the question is frequently asked by the client “what is the difference between a Barrister and a Solicitor”?

If you are facing criminal charges the importance of engaging the right criminal lawyer to defend your case cannot be understated. Facing a criminal charge is a frightening experience and engaging an inexperienced or incompetent lawyer to represent you can only add stress to an already emotionally charged situation. The following paragraphs provide some guidance about what qualities you should be looking for when choosing your criminal lawyer.

Appearing in the district or supreme court for the first time in a criminal law matter can be quite nerve wrecking, even if it’s just as part of the Jury. We put together some answers to a few of the questions we often get asked about going to trial for a criminal matter and the Jury empanelment process.

The Perth Drug Court deals with offenders who suffer from substance abuse issues. The aim of the drug court is to help offenders rehabilitate and reduce the likelihood of re-offending and or imprisonment. Learn more about what the drug court is, how it works and the success it has had since it's implementation.

There is a long, sad history of false confessions in WA leading to miscarriages of justice, the most infamous of which is the conviction of Andrew Mallard. The following outlines the case, what principles of evidence protect against unreliable confessions and what to do if you’ve been wrongfully convicted.

If you have been charged you need to understand the prosecution, the court process, the nature of the charge against you, and the various avenues that you may take. This article aims to provide a basic understanding of the process and procedure involving criminal prosecutions in Western Australian Courts.

Facing criminal charges can be a stressful and frightening experience. Your reputation, your livelihood, even your liberty may be at stake. The importance of engaging an experienced specialist criminal lawyer to represent you cannot be undermined. The consequences of engaging the wrong lawyer to represent you will go well beyond disappointment, wasted time and money.

Whether you decide to plead guilty or not guilty to criminal charges getting legal advice and representation from an experienced criminal lawyer can change the outcome of your case. Here are 8 very good reasons why you need an expert criminal lawyer.