Court Process

Court Process / Criminal Defence / Criminal Law

Updated July 27, 2020

What Happens at a Mention or Further Mention in the Court Process

Written by Kate Da Costa, Senior Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Lawyers can sometimes use legal terminology with the quick ease of familiarity. But good criminal lawyer will give you a clear explanation of each step in the criminal...

Court Process / Criminal Law / Practice and Procedure

Updated July 10, 2020

What is a Committal Mention?

Written by Greer Boe, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers A committal mention is a hearing in the Magistrates’ Court. Almost all criminal charges start in the Magistrates’ Court even those that can only be resolved in the County or...