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Criminal Lawyers Mackay

Are you facing criminal charges in Mackay? At Rana Lawyers, our criminal lawyers in Mackay are committed to providing high-quality legal advice and representation across a range of criminal law matters. With years of combined experience, we approach every case with dedication, aiming to secure the best possible outcome for our clients.
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Why Choose Rana Lawyers for Criminal Defence in Mackay?

The criminal justice system can be complex and overwhelming. With a team of highly skilled Mackay criminal lawyers, we offer personalised legal strategies designed to fit each client’s unique situation. Our expertise includes minor offences to more serious criminal matters, and we focus on creating a defence that aligns with your rights and needs. With a strong understanding of Queensland law, our team is well-equipped to provide guidance, support, and effective defence strategies, ensuring that you feel supported through every stage of the legal process.

Our Criminal Law Services in Mackay

Our criminal lawyers in Mackay are experienced in handling a wide variety of criminal law cases, including:

Assault Charges

Whether facing accusations of common assault, aggravated assault, or other violent offences, our team works to safeguard your rights and build a strong defence.

Drug Offences

We represent clients accused of drug possession, trafficking, or manufacturing. Our legal team carefully examines each case to develop a defence aimed at achieving the best possible result.

Theft and Fraud

Our criminal lawyers in Mackay assist those facing charges of theft, burglary, or fraud, focusing on strategies to minimise the impact on your life and future.

Domestic Violence Matters

We handle domestic violence cases with sensitivity and expertise, providing the legal support necessary to protect your interests in these serious situations.

Sexual Offences

Allegations of sexual offences can have a significant impact on one’s reputation and future. Our team offers discreet, thorough defence services to protect your rights.

How Our Criminal Lawyers in Mackay Can Help

At Rana Lawyers, we understand that facing criminal charges can be stressful and confusing. Our Mackay criminal lawyers are here to guide you through each step of the legal process with clear communication and tailored defence strategies. Here’s how we support you:

Why Choose Rana Lawyers for Criminal Defence?

Contact Our Mackay Criminal Lawyers Today

If you’re in need of experienced criminal lawyers in Mackay, Rana Lawyers is here to assist. Our dedicated team protects your rights and provides a strong defence tailored to your situation. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how our Mackay criminal lawyers can help 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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