Criminal Law - FAQs
Criminal Law
Where will I be taken if I am arrested? On most occasions you will be taken to a police station in your local area or suburb.
What are my rights? You have rights under the Police Powers and Responsibility Act to phone a lawyer of your choice. Get Real Legals is available on most occasions by telephone and then for a fee you can have a lawyer attend either the police station or the watch house depending on the situation.
Why do I need a lawyer?
What do I do if I am taken to the police station or watch house?
What is a QP9?
What is the role of the courts?
What is the Magistrates Court?
What is the role of the District Court and Supreme Courts?
What is a mention?
What is bail?
What is a committal?
What is a simple offence?
What is an indictable offence?
What happens if I plead guilty?
What happens if I plead not guilty?
What happens at sentencing?
What are the different types of sentences?
What happens if I don't like the courts decision?
Where will I be taken if I am arrested? On most occasions you will be taken to a police station in your local area or suburb.
What are my rights? You have rights under the Police Powers and Responsibility Act to phone a lawyer of your choice. Get Real Legals is available on most occasions by telephone and then for a fee you can have a lawyer attend either the police station or the watch house depending on the situation.
Why do I need a lawyer?
What do I do if I am taken to the police station or watch house?
What is a QP9?
What is the role of the courts?
What is the Magistrates Court?
What is the role of the District Court and Supreme Courts?
What is a mention?
What is bail?
What is a committal?
What is a simple offence?
What is an indictable offence?
What happens if I plead guilty?
What happens if I plead not guilty?
What happens at sentencing?
What are the different types of sentences?
What happens if I don't like the courts decision?
