Questions for your Criminal Lawyer

 It is important you seek assistance from a Criminal Lawyer so that you can discuss the possible outcomes of your case and how you can improve your chances of success .

Criminal law can be quite complex, so do not hesitate to ask the following questions:

Question 1: What can I do to help with the case?

There are several things you can do to help, this involves gathering evidence, getting counselling or treatment, describing everything in detail as to what happened and providing relevant documents.

Question 2: What are the possible penalties for this charge?

There are a number of potential penalties with any criminal case. By understanding the nature of your case and the possible outcomes, you and your lawyer can take all the necessary steps beforehand to aim for a reasonable outcome.

Question 3: Have you dealt with cases similar to mine?

Every case and its outcome are different, however there are certain aspects that can be quite common, chances are your lawyer might have dealt with a similar case in the past.

Question 4: How long will the process take?

The length of criminal cases usually depends on their complexity. There are several considerations that determine the exact time it takes for your case to be resolved. Court can be a lengthy process and can take months or even more than a year.

Regardless, a lawyer’s assistance and advice should ease the process for you. If you need assistance or require advice then please make an appointment to meet with Joshua Whale of our office to discuss your options, call us on 02 6542 5566.

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