No. We offer free initial consultation for 15 minutes. You don’t need to pay us anything until you instruct us to represent you. 

費用取決於案件的複雜性和所需的工作量。我們提供初始諮詢，以討論您案件的具體情況，並提供可能費用的更清晰的概念。 

我們理解您的壓力。我們提供靈活的付款選擇。與我們討論您的情況，我們可能同意限制您的法律費用，或者與您達成其他您感到舒適的協議。

被指控後立即諮詢律師至關重要，這樣我們就可以對您案件的後續步驟提供及時的指導。

根據罪行的性質和您的指示而定。對於一些較輕微的罪行，例如交通違規，您可能不需要律師。我們建議您在自行代表出庭之前與律師談話，以確保您知道後果。 

在您的出庭通知書、投訴書和傳票或保釋文件上指示的日期上出庭是至關重要的。不出庭可能會導致額外的指控，有時甚至可能導致對您發出逮捕令。

After being charged, you will receive a notice to appear in court or be given bail. Your matter will be listed in the Magistrates Court first. The court process may involve adjournments, negotiations with prosecutors, or a plea of guilty or not guilty.

Bail allows a person charged with an offence to remain in the community while their matter is before the court. Bail may come with conditions such as reporting to police, non-contact orders, or residence requirements.

If bail is refused, the person will be held in custody until the next court date or until a further bail application is made. A lawyer can assist with making a bail application before a magistrate or judge.

Summary offences are less serious and are usually dealt with in the Magistrates Court. Indictable offences are more serious and may be dealt with in the District or Supreme Court.

You have the right to remain silent and the right to speak to a lawyer before participating in a police interview. It is generally recommended to obtain legal advice before answering police questions.

Before conducting a formal interview, police must provide a caution explaining your right to remain silent. However, failure to properly caution may affect how evidence is used in court.

The first court mention is your initial court appearance. At this stage, the matter may be adjourned, disclosure may be requested, or you may enter a plea.

The timeframe depends on the seriousness of the charge and whether the matter proceeds to trial. Some matters resolve within months, while more serious cases may take over a year.

A good behaviour bond is a court order requiring a person to be of good behaviour for a specified period. If breached, further penalties may apply.

Queensland does not have a formal system for expunging most convictions. However, some offences may become “spent” after a period of good behaviour under criminal history legislation.

A plea of guilty means you accept responsibility for the offence. The court will then proceed to sentencing.

A plea of not guilty means you dispute the charge. The matter will proceed through case management and potentially to a trial where the prosecution must prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt.

At trial, the prosecution presents evidence first. The defence may cross-examine witnesses and present evidence if appropriate. A magistrate or jury will determine whether the charge is proven.

In many cases, a plea can be changed before the matter is finalised. Legal advice should be obtained before making this decision.