By choosing Kahler Lawyers, you will have peace of mind that your matter is being managed by experienced criminal lawyers, with a thorough understanding of the Queensland Criminal Justice System and its processes and procedures.
With our expert knowledge, we fiercely and aggressively fight for your rights and proactively finalise your charges.
With experienced criminal lawyers in Cairns and criminal lawyers in Innisfail, our criminal lawyers care about ensuring you get a just and reasonable outcome in your criminal matter, whether it is a ‘not guilty’ verdict, a good behaviour bond or a reduced penalty on a guilty plea.
Our lawyers take a practical and pragmatic approach with all criminal matters, ensuring that case conferencing (if applicable) with police prosecutions occurs at an early stage in the matter to ensure that your story is told.
Whether it’s a minor traffic infringement or a large complex criminal matter, we will do our very best to gather evidence and develop a powerful legal strategy that puts the legal system in your favour. We are able to advise you appropriately as to what information the court wants to see from you in order to put your best foot forward at sentence.
We represent clients for offences of all types, including drug charges, assaults, sex offences and all categories of fraud.
You can expect open communication from us. We will set realistic expectations and assist you in making an informed decision on the best course of action, and support you through this difficult time by offering a dedicated and compassionate legal service.
Our criminal lawyers can provide representation, general advice, support and guidance with police investigations and questioning, bail applications, pleas of guilty, trials, committal hearings and appeals.
If you have been charged with any kind of criminal offence, you have the right to defend any action brought against you. Our Cairns and Innisfail criminal lawyers can provide you with practical advice in a time sensitive manner.
Matters before the Magistrates Court should not be treated lightly. Magistrates deal with a range of serious offences and jail time can easily be the result.
It doesn’t matter if it is a minor offence, or a very serious charge; if you are being investigated, or have been arrested and need to appear in Court, you need to get advice early from an experienced criminal defence lawyer who knows how the police and prosecutors work.
Don’t risk getting the best outcome for yourself and your loved ones. An experienced criminal defence lawyer will increase your chances of achieving the best outcome for your matter.
Our North Queensland criminal lawyers work with clients in the Cairns and Cassowary Coast regions (including Edmonton, Gordonvale, Deeral, Babinda, Innisfail, Mundoo, Wangan, South Johnstone, East Palmerston, Mena Creek, Etty Bay, Mourilyan, Silkwood, Kurrimine Beach, Cowley, Mission Beach, El Arish, Feluga, Tully, Euramo, Kennedy and Cardwell), the Atherton Tablelands region (including Millaa Millaa, Malanda, Yungaburra, Atherton, Mareeba, Kuranda, Tolga, Tinaroo, Kairi, Walkamin, Ravenshoe and Herberton) and elsewhere throughout North Queensland.
We will listen and take the time to understand your specific needs and concerns. This way, we can provide practical legal advice, and achieve the best possible outcome for you.
We understand the unique needs and challenges of living and working in North Queensland, and are committed to providing professional but highly personalised service to anyone working or living in Cairns, Innisfail, the Cassowary Coast and anywhere in between.
We seek to earn your trust through honesty and transparency, setting clear and realistic expectations from the outset.
We are determined to not let the distances between towns in North Queensland be a barrier for you to get the best legal services available. We use video conferencing to make connecting easy and where appropriate we can come to you.
You should exercise your right to obtain legal advice from our experienced Cairns criminal lawyers and Innisfail criminal lawyers prior to participating in an electronic record of interview with the police. It is important to remember that anything you say may be used against you as evidence in your matter. Whilst it is important to convey your side of the story, it is important that this is done in a way that protects your best interests. The police are skilful and trained in obtaining the information they need from you to establish a criminal offence.
There are advantages in having a skilled lawyer on your side even for a minor offence. For example, having one of our skilled Cairns criminal lawyers or Innisfail criminal lawyers represent you in court could be the difference between a conviction recorded and no conviction recorded. With years of experience, our Innisfail and Cairns lawyers are trained to know what the court is looking for when considering penalties.
Summary offences are low end offences that can be dealt with in the Magistrates Court. Indictable offences are more serious of the two types and often will need to be dealt with in the higher courts such as the District Court of Queensland and/or the Supreme Court of Queensland.
The length of your criminal matter will vary on a case by case basis. If you are charged with a minor offence and do not dispute the police facts, then matters such as this often take anywhere between 1-4 weeks to finalise. If your matter is more complex and there is case conferencing required with police prosecution to amend facts or seek a downgrade of a charge, then your matter may take longer and you can be looking at around 2-6 months to finalise your matter. Our criminal lawyers in Cairns and Innisfail will be able to advise you of anticipated timeframes during your initial consultation.
Generally, business attire is appropriate for court appearances. You should ensure that you are not wearing any business logos or work uniforms. You should wear enclosed business shoes and ensure that your appearance is neat and tidy. If possible, you should also cover up any visible tattoos and take out any piercings. Also avoid wearing any controversial and/or offensive logos, colours, statements and brands.
At all court appearances you should ensure that you bow to the Magistrate upon entering the court room. Wait until your matter is called by the Magistrate and proceed to the bar table. At your first appearance, the Magistrate will want to know what you intend to do about the charge/s against you. You should always come prepared and be respectful whilst in the court room. You should ensure that any devices are switched off prior to entering the court room.
Our court lawyers work in Innisfail, Cairns, the Cassowary Coast and throughout North Queensland to resolve personal, family and business matters.
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