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.