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: yes. The long answer: information you give your solicitor, what we call client instructions, is likely to be categorised as either “confidential” or “client...
Written by Amelia Ramsay, Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Police Interviews Dos and Don’ts There are a number of ways in which the police will get in contact with you if they want to interview you for a criminal...
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 him or her? 1. Get...
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 during this time can be incredibly difficult. Sexual offences are a specialist area of criminal...
