Our Criminal Law Services

When it comes to criminal law, we pride ourselves on meeting our clients’ expectations and keeping our clients informed as we work through criminal law matters with the Police and Courts.
Our services include:

• meeting face-to-face to discuss your situation and possible outcomes;
• working with police prior to you being charged (if possible);
• strong and effective representation in court;
• bail applications and variations;
• all other related criminal defence issues.

We ensure that you have the best possible outcome by making sure you understand your rights, explaining the process so you understand and can be ready at all times, providing clear, measured and forthright advice and defending you strongly in court. We can represent you at Trials, Guilty Pleas and Appeals in Courts.

Example of Criminal Matters We Deal With
Assault (Basic and Aggravated)
Assault is easily the most common crime committed against the person in South Australia. To deal with the numerous forms that crimes of assault may take, South Australia has a number of assault offences with varying degrees of punishment depending on the seriousness of the assault. The types of offences, and penalties, are found in the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA) and the Summary Offences Act 1953 (SA).

Driving Unlicensed
In South Australia, you may commit one of a number of offences if you drive a motor vehicle on a road without holding a valid drivers licence to do so. Different offences and penalties apply depending on individual circumstances.

Serious Traffic Offences
The laws that describe serious traffic offences in South Australia are set out in the Road Traffic Act 1961 and in the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935. These matters must be dealt with by the Court and the penalties include imprisonment.

If you have been charged with any criminal defence, the importance of working with a criminal law professional should not be overlooked as it can be the difference between being found guilty or innocent. Straits Lawyers can work with you to provide you with advice about dealing with the police prior to the finalisation of charges, helping to ensure that you do not inadvertently harm your defence.

If you have been charged with a criminal law matter and would like find out more about your rights and options, Straits Lawyers are here to help. We are now offering online services in both English and Chinese.

Please note that this article does not constitute legal advice and Straits Lawyers will not be legally responsible for any actions you take based on this article.