Criminal Proceedings
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Why engage Nardi Lawyers for your criminal matter?
Criminal Lawyers Dandenong
If you have been charged with drug offences, theft, assault, or other criminal offences, the best thing you can do is act swiftly and seek professional advice.
At Nardi Lawyers, our criminal lawyers proudly serve Dandenong and nearby suburbs, providing accessible legal advice and fixed-fee services to help you take the next steps.
Whether the charges you face are minor or severe, you can reach out to our team to achieve the best possible outcome.
Have You Been Charged with an Offence? Get Criminal Law Advice for Dandenong Locals
Depending on your circumstances, you may be charged with or without a formal police interview. If you have been arrested or asked to attend an interview with the police, you may be wondering about your rights and what you should and shouldn’t say.
If you have been charged without questioning, you’re probably wondering what’s going to happen next.
Criminal charges can change your life, but seeking the right advice can also be life changing.
If you have been arrested, charged, or are facing police questioning, you are entitled to both a personal phone call (to a relative/friend) and a call to your lawyer.
You can learn more general information on the criminal law section of our website. If you face the situation described above, call us immediately on 0491 626 283, regardless of the time of day.
548,354
Approximate Criminal Offences Per Year In Victoria
92,521
Approximate Family Incidents Per Year In Victoria
Criminal Law Services
Assault
There are many charges that fall under the category of assault. Often you will be charged with intentionally cause injury, recklessly cause injury and summary assault, all for the one incident – normally only one of these charges will proceed and it is important that we talk with police without delay – call today to discuss your matter.
Family Violence
Offences of this nature are increasingly before the courts (as seen in the stats above) and often involve an attached intervention order where the police are the Applicant. Early advice is critical, so don’t hesitate to call us!
Drug Offences
Certain drug offences result in what is called ‘reverse burden of proof’ – which means that rather than the prosecution proving you are guilty beyond all reasonable doubt, you need to prove that you did not commit the offence.
Theft
Theft can involve either a small sum of property or a large sum, but either way, it is an indictable offence. This means it is in the higher category of offences and legal advice is very important. These ‘dishonesty’ type offences can affect other aspects of your life in the future, such as insurances.
If you have been charged with a minor theft, and you have limited or no prior matters, you may be eligible for Diversion.
Sexual Offences
These matters are also increasingly before the court. Some are historic matters where the alleged incident occurred many years ago, and others are current day matters. Certain sexual offences can also result in the accused being place on the Sex Offence Register upon conviction.
Appeals
Appeals are in the spotlight at the moment with reform on the way. Currently, you can have a complete rehearing from the Magistrates’ Court to the County Court. You are not bound by what occurred in the Magistrates’ Court and you can change your plea. We have experience in Appeals all the way to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Criminal Law Services Offered by Our Lawyers in Dandenong
Our law firm is dedicated to assisting clients with criminal law and family law matters, including the impact that one area of law can have on the other. Criminal law charges can significantly impact your family law proceedings, and it’s important to have a focused, experienced lawyer on your side who knows the full story and has a complete picture of your circumstances.
Nardi Lawyers regularly represent applicants and respondents in intervention order cases, and we also handle a full range of criminal law matters, including:
- Assault and family violence
- Sexual offences
- Drug offences
- Theft offences
- Appeals
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Criminal Law Proceedings Can Change Your Life. Find Out How Our Team Can Assist You
Nardi Lawyers is a boutique firm offering accessible, adaptable, personal, and transparently priced services. For comprehensive advice and resources from a trusted team of lawyers in Dandenong and the surrounds, contact us today.
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