Criminal lawyers represent and defend individuals in criminal offences. It deals with the following areas of criminal law work:

  • Corruption and criminal breach of trust
  • Penal code offences
  • Drug offences
  • Road traffic offences

This area of practice involves the following:

  • Drafting representations to the authorities on behalf of the client
  • Preparing client’s defence
  • Examining medical or social worker’s reports
  • Liaising with the investigation officer
  • Liaising with witnesses and witness preparation
  • Cross-examination of witnesses at trial
  • Making submissions in court at sentencing hearings and submitting mitigation pleas
  • Trials

If you require any assistance relating to this area of law, feel free to contact us.