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Criminal Lawyer Hervey Bay

If you’re facing criminal charges in Hervey Bay, you need a skilled and experienced criminal lawyer who can defend your rights and guide you through the legal process. At Rana Lawyers, our criminal lawyers in Hervey Bay specialise in providing high-quality legal advice and representation. With over 75 years of combined experience, our team is dedicated to helping clients achieve the best possible outcomes in their cases.
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Why Choose Our Criminal Lawyers in Hervey Bay?

Criminal law requires a knowledgeable and strategic approach. At Rana Lawyers, our criminal lawyer Hervey Bay team understands the challenges you may face and works diligently to build a strong defence on your behalf. Whether you’re dealing with minor offences or serious criminal charges, we provide expert legal advice tailored to your situation.

Our extensive experience in Queensland’s criminal law system, coupled with our commitment to client care, ensures that you receive the highest level of representation from start to finish.

Our Criminal Law Services in Hervey Bay

Our criminal lawyers in Hervey Bay provide comprehensive legal services for clients facing a wide range of charges, including:

Assault Charges

Whether you’ve been accused of common assault, aggravated assault, or another violent crime, our Hervey Bay criminal lawyers can defend your case and work towards reducing or dismissing charges.

Drug Offences

We represent clients facing charges for possession, trafficking, or manufacturing of illegal substances. Our legal team will assess the details of your case and develop a strong defence strategy.

Theft and Fraud Charges

Our criminal lawyer Hervey Bay team has extensive experience defending clients accused of theft, burglary, or fraud, aiming to minimise penalties and protect your future.

Domestic Violence Offences

If you’re facing domestic violence charges, our team provides expert legal support to defend your rights and navigate the complexities of these cases.

Sexual Offences

Being charged with a sexual offence is a serious matter. Our Hervey Bay criminal lawyers provide sensitive and discreet representation to help protect your rights and reputation.

How Our Criminal Lawyer Hervey Bay Team Can Help

At Rana Lawyers, we take a client-focused approach to every case. We know that facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, but our criminal lawyers are here to guide you through the process with clear communication and expert advice. Here’s how we can assist:

  • Detailed case review: We thoroughly examine the facts of your case, ensuring no detail is overlooked, and identify the best defence strategies.
  • Strong defence strategies: Our Hervey Bay criminal lawyers develop tailored defence plans based on the specific circumstances of your case, working towards reduced charges or acquittals.
  • Court representation: If your case goes to court, our experienced lawyers will represent you with skill and determination, advocating for the best possible outcome.

Why Trust Rana Lawyers?

With over 75 years of combined legal expertise, our criminal lawyer Hervey Bay team is highly knowledgeable in all areas of Queensland criminal law. We pride ourselves on offering personalised service, and crafting tailored legal strategies that suit your individual needs to ensure the strongest possible defence. Additionally, our local knowledge of the Hervey Bay legal landscape provides a distinct advantage, helping clients with the court system with confidence.

Contact Your Trusted Criminal Lawyer in Hervey Bay

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence in Hervey Bay, it’s important to act quickly and seek professional legal advice. At Rana Lawyers, our experienced criminal lawyer Hervey Bay team is ready to help. We are committed to providing expert legal representation and ensuring that your rights are protected throughout the process.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can assist with your case.

Why Choose Rana Lawyers?
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Always Available 24/7

We know that legal dilemmas often happen outside of business hours. Whether it's midday or midnight, we are ready to provide the critical advice you require.

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Diverse Team of Experts

Our team isn’t just vast; it's varied. We have specialists from numerous legal backgrounds, ensuring you get the expertise tailored to your specific needs.

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Results Driven

Success isn’t just an aim; it's an expectation. Our track record of successful outcomes speaks volumes about our commitment to our clients.

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No Need For Barristers in Most Matters

Why hire an entire legal team when you don’t need to? With our team, you’ll get comprehensive representation, making the process simple and cost-effective.

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100% Client Focused

For us, every client’s problem is a cause, not just a case. We’ll give you the attention, respect, and diligence you deserve.

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75+ Years’ Experience

Knowledge comes with experience. With over four decades in the field, we've honed our skills and will ensure that you benefit from our extensive expertise.

FAQs
What is the difference between a solicitor and a barrister?

Traditionally, a solicitor takes instructions from clients and briefs a barrister for advocacy purposes, such as appearing in Court. However, there has been a significant shift in this historical concept over time and solicitors have taken over advocacy in significant jurisdictions, known as solicitor advocates. At Rana Lawyers, our solicitors frequently appear as solicitor advocates in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts in complex criminal matters.

The short answer is yes. Anytime a defendant is charged with an offence, there is an obligation on the defendant to appear in Court with certain exceptions. If a defendant is given a notice to appear, they must appear in Court without exception. If a defendant is placed on bail by the Police, they are generally required to attend Court unless a solicitor can appear in their stead and have the defendant’s appearance excused. However, prior to making a decision, it is important to consult a solicitor because each case varies depending on the charge.

Sometimes, you will see an option to plead guilty online. This is applied to a handful of very minor matters (such as public intoxication). It is important that you seek advice on the charge before deciding whether you can plead guilty online because a warrant may be issued for your arrest.

All charges commence in the Magistrates Court, whether it is drink driving or murder. At the first mention, certain charges that must progress to the District or Supreme Court will be placed in what is called the ‘committal stream’. The Court will direct that a brief of evidence be disclosed to the defendant by the Police, which ordinarily takes a few months (this varies depending on the charge). Once the brief is fully disclosed, the defendant is ordinarily committed to the superior Court. You will have the opportunity to cross examine witnesses or ask the Court to dismiss the charge for a lack of evidence.

It is always advisable to immediately seek legal advice. Even if the charge is minor, and you decide that you do not require legal advice, it would be in your best interests to book in an initial conference, which is free of charge with Rana Lawyers, to understand:

a. The Court process;
b. Your options;
c. Potential outcomes;
d. Whether there is a defence;
e. Whether there is a risk of a significant penalty being imposed.

There are several mechanisms for the Police to obtain your DNA and unless you challenge whatever mechanism they use, you will have to. It is important to seek legal advice because in many matters, DNA may be an important piece of evidence the Police use to build a case against you.

The general rule is always seek legal advice before you decide to speak with the Police and, in most instances, you will be told not to do an interview with the Police. The reason is everything you say is recorded and can be used for the Police to build their case or in Court against you. Prior to doing an interview, you do not receive any evidence or a complete analysis of a Police case. There are serious risks in doing an interview uninformed because if you say something that is inconsistent with objective evidence (such as camera footage), the Court may draw an inference that you lied, as opposed to making a mistake, because you had a guilty conscience and were trying to conceal the truth.

Police cannot search your house unless they have a warrant. There are certain exceptions to this rule, such as investigating a domestic violence offence or an emergent search for a particular purpose such as protecting the integrity of evidence.

A warrant is a document that permits Police to enter your home without your consent. This must be signed by a Justice of the Peace or a Magistrate. It is important to remember not to speak to the Police, save for giving your name and identifying details, without speaking to a lawyer first. Ordinarily, the Police will be recording the entirety of the search of your home and whatever you say may be recorded.

Some warrants may be set aside because they are defective or because they have been obtained improperly.

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