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Criminal Law

Perth Criminal Lawyers

We are ready to assist from the first moment that an investigation is anticipated, either upon arrest or earlier. We are able to offer strategic pre-charge advice, advice during an arrest and while in Police custody, to post-charge advice and representation to guide you through the complexities of the criminal justice process. Whilst some of our cases may be relatively minor and others may involve complex legal issues, all are given the same level of dedication, attention to detail and care. Above all, we are committed to providing a personalised service and to achieving the best possible outcome for all our clients.

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Areas of Criminal Law
We Can Help With

Restraining Order

Restraining Order

If you are facing actual or threatened emotional, financial, physical or sexual violence, or someone is harassing you and won't stop, we can assist you in your application for a restraining order if your application is contested by the Respondent. We can also represent a Respondent in contesting an application for restraining order.
Stealing

Stealing

If you have been charged with a stealing offence, it is in your best interests to contact the professional team at Assurance Legal. Using our expertise, we can help you defend your charge or obtain the most favourable outcome possible in the circumstances.
Burglary

Burglary

If you have been charged with Burglary, it is strongly advised to obtain professional legal advice. We can advise you of any weakness in the evidence against you, the options which are available as well as any defences that you can argue.
Robbery

Robbery

If you have been charged with robbery, the team at Assurance Legal can review the evidence against you and provide advice about the scope to negotiate or defend the charge.
Fraud

Fraud

Fraud takes many different forms and is regarded by the law as a 'dishonesty offence'. As such, potential sanctions can be harsh. However, every case is different.
Drug Offences

Drug Offences

Cultivation, manufacturing, selling, supplying, and possession of prohibited drugs or associated paraphernalia are just a number of the most common drug offences in WA.
Public Order Offences

Public Order Offences

These charges are imposed where the State has deemed your conduct to victimise society at large. It is possible to negotiate these charges, as well as minimise the potential sanction that you face.

Computer Offences

Computer Offences

If you've been charged with a data access or computer offence, then you need the experienced team at Assurance Legal. These cases can be complex, but we have the expertise to advise you on the best course of legal action so you are ensured the best possible result.
Weapon & Firearm Offences

Weapon & Firearm Offences

Whether your case concerns a gun, knife, homemade weapon, or fake weapon, the team at Assurance Legal will fight to defend your case. We can help negotiate with Police to withdraw the charge, amend the facts to reflect a lesser charge, or obtain a favourable sentencing result.

Arson

Arson

Arson or criminal damage by fire is a very serious charge carrying with it a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, so it is vital that you seek professional legal advice as soon as you have been charged.
Damage Offences

Damage Offences

Damage offences involve the unlawful destruction or damage of property without consent and can differ in severity depending on intent. These charges come with the possibility of serious punishment.
Driving Offences

Driving Offences

Driving offences can relate to your authority to drive a vehicle or certain class of vehicle and extends to the manner in which a vehicle is driven, including careless, dangerous and reckless driving. Charges can also involve instances of damage and failing to stop offences, as well as driving offences causing harm, or even death, to others.
Drink Driving Offences

Drink Driving Offences

Driving under the influence is where a person is driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle. There are also alternative drink driving offences that are relative to the blood alcohol content.
Assaults

Assaults

Assault charges are common and range in severity depending on a number of factors. An assault will be unlawful unless it is authorised or justified or excused by law.
Sexual Offences

Sexual Offences

Sexual offences are serious and can lead to severe punishments. A charge of this nature can have long-lasting ramifications for your life.
Child Sex Offences

Child Sex Offences

Child sex offences are serious and result in severe sentences if convicted. They include offences relating to contact offending, online offences and possession of child exploitation material. Your name can also be put on a sex offenders registry. If you have been charged with a child sex offence, it is important that you obtain professional legal advice as soon as possible.
Bail Applications

Bail Applications

We have the necessary expertise to help you apply for bail so that you are not remanded in custody ahead of your hearing or trial.
High Risk Serious Offenders HRSO

High Risk Serious Offenders (HRSO) Applications

If you receive notice that you are the subject of an application under the HRSO Act, it is imperative to obtain fulsome legal advice at the earliest opportunity.
Specialist Courts

Specialist Courts & Court Programs

A number of specialist Court streams and diversionary programs are available to offenders or accused persons. If you are struggling to access assistance in the community, we may be able to assist your entry into rehabilitation-focused Court streams or programs.
Spent Convictions

Spent Convictions

If your conviction is “spent”, it will be unlawful for employers to discriminate against you by virtue of that conviction (with some exceptions for healthcare or child-related work).
Spent Convictions

Offences against Police Officers and Public Officers

Providing details, obstruction and assaults against officers can have some very serious consequences.
Trials

Trials

Criminal trials can be lengthy processes. In order to minimise the stress of this process, enlist the team at Assurance Legal to help your trial run as smoothly as possible.
You're innocent until proven guilty.

A person is innocent until proven guilty. In other words, no person can be considered guilty of a crime until they have been found guilty of that crime by a court of law.

Don't try to convince the police officer of your innocence. It's useless. The Police only need "reasonable grounds" to suspect you have committed a crime in order to arrest you. The Police do not decide your guilt and don't care if you are innocent or not. It is the job of the judge or jury to free you if the Police are wrong. If you feel that urge to convince the Police they have made a mistake, remember the overwhelming probability that instead you will say at least one thing that will hurt your case, perhaps even fatally.

It is smarter to save your defence for your Assurance Legal Lawyer.

Our lawyers have the most appropriate balance of skills, expertise and experience you will need at every stage of a criminal case.

No one ever plans to be arrested, but it might help to think just once about what you will do and not do if you ever hear the phrase "You're under arrest. Put your hand behind you."

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We offer free telephone assessments to establish if we can provide real value to the outcome of your case. If it is clear you will benefit from representation we will let you know.
Then Plan
An effective legal strategy gives clarity on expected outcome, puts your mind at rest and manages everyones expectation. Our team will explore every eventuality leaving no stone unturned.
And Execute
Negotiating with Police or heading into court can be a frightening experience, with Assurance lawyers by your side we will power through our planned strategy to obtain you the best possible results.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I call a solicitor when I am called to attend a police interview or am arrested?

Yes, to:

  • Advise you of your rights.
  • Explain any charges against you.
  • Explain your options.
  • Advise on any possible penalties.
  • Make a bail application for you in court where police refuse you bail.
  • Represent you at court.
If I am arrested, should I answer any questions put to me by the police?

In most cases do not answer any questions apart from your name, date of birth and address until you see a lawyer. The police should inform you that you have a right to contact a lawyer. Irrespective of the type of assurances you receive from the police, any answers given by you without proper legal advice may lead to the successful prosecution of the matter by the police.

Can anyone gain access to my criminal record?

No. Unless you have given consent or it is at the request of police or an authorised public body.

What impact does a conviction have on my employment prospects?

To name a few, having a conviction; disentitles you to public office; it prevents you from holding a licence where the licensee must be of good fame and character; applying for registration as a medical professional or possibly even being employed in the public service.

I have been charged with stealing from my employer. Is this serious and do I need the services of a lawyer?

Yes. Stealing as a servant is a very serious offence and convicted persons are liable to imprisonment for a period of up to ten years. Alternatively, these matters may be dealt with summarily and although the penalties are less they are serious and they can involve both imprisonment and a fine.

Can I recover my legal costs if I am successful in defending criminal charges brought against me?

In the Magistrates Court costs may be awarded on the basis that you were successful in your defence of the charges.

Made a claim for youth allowance whilst at the same time working casually at a local retail store and now I have been summoned to appear in the magistrates court to answer charges that I obtained the benefit by deception from a commonwealth entity. Is there anything you can do for me?

Yes. The first thing is to obtain all the relevant background information. The second is that if money was obtained then full reparation needs to be made as soon as possible. Thirdly you need to avoid making any admissions to anyone as social security fraud is considered and dealt with as a serious breach of the criminal law.

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