Video Library
Drug Penalties
Have you been charged with a drug offence in Western Australia? Drug charges are a serious matter and carry tough penalties if convicted in WA.
Bail Applications
A person who is charged with an offence is often required to enter into a bail undertaking. An accused person who enters into a bail undertaking provides a legally binding, written promise to attend at court on a particular date and time.
Assault Charges
In this video we take a brief look at what can happen if you are charged with assault and plead guilty without seeking professional advice from a criminal lawyer.
Sentencing in WA
Whether you are convicted of an offence by way of your own plea of guilty or you are found guilty following a trial the court then proceeds to sentence.
Reckless Driving
If you have been charged with a reckless or dangerous driving (hoon driving) offence, then your drivers licence, vehicle or freedom is at stake.
Police Interviews
A necessary component of a police investigation into an alleged offence, and the decision of whether to charge a suspect, often involves the police conducting a video record of interview with the suspect.
First Appointment
In this video we explain what to expect during your first appointment with a criminal lawyer following a charge, and what documentation you will need to bring with you.
Mobile Phone Laws in WA
From 1 September 2020, Western Australia introduced a similar increased penalty of $1,000 and 4 demerit points for any driver caught using their phone in any way other than to make an audio call. This includes texting, emailing, using social media, taking photos and watching videos.
To Plead Guilty Or Not
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.
Careless Driving
Driving without due care and attention involves situations where a driver has had a momentary lapse of concentration. In this instance the driver has committed an offence.
