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Courts and Police Stations

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Doogue & O'Brien Testimonials

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"I was proud that we stood up and fought the charges. I would have lost everything if I had been found guilty."

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Attending Police Stations

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Attending a police station to be interviewed by the police can be a very stressful experience. This part of the website has been designed to answer questions like:

Doogue & O'Brien have a team of Criminal lawyers who are highly experienced in dealing with Police. If you are at all concerned about your interview with Police, call us on 03 9670 5111.

There are a number of guidelines that we recommend you read before attending a police station - please see below:

                              DO                           DON'T
    • Ask why you are being arrested
    • Give your name and address
    • Ask the police for a telephone so you can contact Doogue & O’Brien Solicitors(it is not an automatic right but you can request the use of a telephone)
    • Ask for bail
    • Be polite
    • Dress well for the interview as it will be recorded on video





    * If you are under 18 years of age you must have an adult you trust present.
    • Answer any questions except to give your name and address
    • (if you are the owner of a car or trailer you must give information which would lead to the driver if you are asked)
    • Make any statements in writing
    • Make any statements in words
    • Sign anything
    • Plead guilty to anything (even if they tell you to) unless you have spoken to a solicitor
    • Resist arrest
    • Be abusive or impolite (most of them are just doing their job)


    Contact one of our solicitors at Doogue & O'Brien now “on (03) 9670 5111”

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