When do I need a criminal lawyer?

When do I need a criminal lawyer?

Whether you’ve been charged with a federal offence or simply run a red light, every Australian has the legal right to defend themselves in court. There’s a general perception that only serious offences require the engagement of what can be expensive legal...Read More
How to present yourself at court

How to present yourself at court

Knowing how to appear at court will ease stress, improve efficiencies and may impact your outcome, says Adelaide lawyer Nick Boswell. A courtroom can be a very intimidating place, often because it is not an experience with which many people are familiar. There are a...Read More

Enduring Powers of Attorney explained

A lot of people have heard of a Power of Attorney however most do not fully appreciate the extent of its power, the benefits it delivers or the types of Powers of Attorney that exist. A Power of Attorney is a useful legal document used to allow someone to handle your...Read More

Understanding what a Plea in Mitigation means

If a person pleads “guilty” in a criminal case there will be an opportunity to address the Court before sentencing. This oral address is made, usually by the offenders lawyer, in an endeavor to ensure the minimum sentence possible in the circumstances and to assist...Read More