Criminal Law

Being charged with a crime or being implicated in somebody else’s criminal proceedings can be devastating. It can also lead to potentially serious consequences with significant financial and social impacts.

Our solicitors at Garden & Montgomerie recognise this and are committed to ensuring that you, as our client, receive comprehensive service and advice throughout every step of the process. We can advise you about a wide range of criminal matters and represent you in court in relation to:

• traffic offences including drink/drug driving, speeding, demerit point appeals, licence suspension and disqualification, all motor vehicle accident-related infringements;
• break and enter, robbery, larceny;
• assaults, stalking or intimidation, Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs);
• drug possession and/or supply;
• sexual offences;
• fraud and deception;
• perjury and perverting the course of justice;
• destruction of property;
• murder and manslaughter; and
• firearms and weapons offences.

Knowing your chances of successfully defending a charge is crucial to deciding how to deal with an alleged offence. Our experience and understanding of the rules of evidence as well as our advice on the range of likely penalties will be vital in assisting you to make an informed decision about what action to take.

Getting sound legal advice early is often crucial in criminal proceedings so get in touch with Garden & Montgomerie now.