Written by Sam Cooper, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Being charged with criminal offending is extremely stressful. A natural reaction to being charged is to become overwhelmed and refuse to confront the reality of a pending court date. I...
Written by Annamiek Van Loon, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers The short answer to the question “Can I tell my lawyer everything?”: Yes. The long answer: information you give your solicitor, what we call client instructions, is likely to...
Written by Amelia Ramsay, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Regardless of how it happens, you have a right to ask to speak to a lawyer before a police interview proceeds. Interview Dos and Don’ts There are a number of...
Written by Kate Da Costa, Senior Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Having managed to complete a law degree without ever having the intention or desire to be a lawyer, early one March morning some years ago, I found myself...
Written by Amelia Ramsay, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers How am I going to afford a lawyer? Can I get legal aid to help me pay for legal representation? These are usually some of the earliest questions that arise...
Written by Ophelia Hollway, Lawyer, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Your family member has been arrested and remanded in custody. You’re undoubtedly feeling worried and somewhat helpless. So what steps can you take to help a family member in custody?...
Written by Tyson Manicolo, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers The Magistrates’ Court has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by adjourning most matters to later on in the year. However, this should not be treated as a reason to put...
Written by Kate Da Costa, Senior Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Criminal lawyers are often asked ‘What do you do if your client tells you that they’re guilty.’ There seems to be a general misconception by those not usually...
Written by Amelia Ramsay, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Do not pay a Coronavirus fine before you have spoken to a lawyer You must stay home… except if you need food, but it must be essential food. You can...
Written by Kristina Kothrakis, Partner, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Being accused of rape or sexual assault is a distressing experience and choosing a lawyer for sex offence charges can be incredibly difficult. Sexual offences are a specialist area of...
