Common Questions
Q: The Police want me to come in for an interview – should I speak to a lawyer first?
A: You should always seek legal advice before speaking to Police so you understand your rights. Police may want to charge you with an offence so it is important to have a lawyer present.
Q: I missed a Court date – what do I do next?
A: If you have missed a Court date there is a chance the Magistrate/Judge issued a warrant for your arrest. You should immediately contact the Court Registry and have a lawyer appear with you when you surrender yourself.
Q: How long will my matter take to finalise in Court?
A: Every matter is different. Some charges can be finalised on the first appearance however other charges can take years to finalise depending on the type of charge.
Q: My son has been arrested and is in the Watchhouse – what can I do to get him bail?
A: If someone you know is arrested and they want to apply for bail it is always in their best interest to have a lawyer present during the bail application. A lawyer will be able to advise the client and their family the process and what is required e.g. a bail address, surety, character references etc.
Q: Does Karsas Lawyers do Legal Aid?
A: Yes! We can help you apply for Legal Aid and lodge your application for you.
Q: My family member is currently in custody – can you represent them?
A: Yes of course – we can either be privately funded or legally aided to visit your family member in custody and obtain their instructions to represent them.
Q: I have evidence to show I am innocent – when do I get to tell the Court my side of the story?
A: Your lawyer can make a submission to the prosecution or DPP regarding your charges. You can also elect to have the matter dealt with at trial and potentially give evidence.
Q: I was caught with 3 grams of ice - how serious is this?
A: Most people think 3 grams is not very much – however any schedule 1 drug over 2 grams is considered a lot and will need to be dealt with in the District or Supreme Court.