Areas of Practice

   Qualifications & Memberships

                      
FORENSICS

As a Criminal Defence Barrister, I have developed particular interest and expertise in the following forensic areas: ballistics, DNA, entomology, pathology, fingerprints, handwriting, toxicology and chemistry.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

I am also highly experienced in Information Technology, in particular the areas of computer science, computer networking, data storage, cloud computing, internet technologies & protocols, cyber security, computer programming, smartphone technology, databases, data recovery, WiFi technologies, radio & television transmission & encoding technologies, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), DNS Servers, Web Servers, Mail Servers, FTP Servers and Streaming technology (audio & video).

POLICE METHODOLOGY

I also have extensive knowledge & experience in relation to:- Listening Devices, Police Surveillance, Search Warrants, Telephone Intercepts, Police Methodology, Police Procedures, Police Guidelines and Police Code of Conduct & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Important & Useful Information

Answering Police Questions

The general position is that you do not have to answer police questions. There are some important exceptions. As a matter of common sense, if you are asked questions by police about a simple matter of which you are obviously innocent, it is probably a good idea to answer their questions. In other situations, speak to a lawyer first. In particular, if the police want to record an interview with you on tape or video, always say you want to speak to a lawyer first.

Arrest

A person is arrested when police deprive him of his liberty, regardless of the words used. A person is arrested when police make it plain to him that he is not free to leave if he chooses. When a person is confronted at his home by armed police, an arrest may occur unless police indicate that the person is free to leave.

                                                                                    

           

NOTE: I only accept briefs from admitted legal practitioners, such as solicitors and other barristers.  If you do not have a solicitor who can instruct me, I can provide you with a list of solicitors who regularly brief me, in the alternative, you may wish to contact your local Law Society who could provide a list of solicitors practising in the area of criminal law.

As a criminal barrister, I only practice in the area of criminal law, and provide legal representation in all criminal courts concerning criminal trials, bail hearings, sentence proceedings and summary hearings.

I also provide my clients with the necessary advice on how best to deal with their matter, which may include negotiations with the prosecution to achieve the best possible result.

If you or someone you know has been charged with any of the following offences, please feel free to contact me or my clerk.

Prohibited Drugs (Importation of Border Controlled Drugs, Import Prohibited Import, Supply or Ongoing Supply (Trafficable, Commercial or Large Commercial Quantity), Manufacture, Large Scale Manufacturing, Possess, Possession, Knowingly Concerned for purpose of Supply, Deem Supply, Cultivate, Large Scale Cultivation, Trafficking and Possession, Self administer, Ecstasy, MDMA, Ice, Heroin, Speed, Cocaine, Cannabis, Methamphetamine, GHB, Marijuana, all prohibited narcotics and precursors (powder, liquid, tablets, pills, plants, pill presses, money counting machines) Assault (Common Assault, Causing Actual Bodily Harm (AOABH), Causing Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), Affray, Riot, Sexual Assault, Indecent Assault, Assault Police, Resist Arrest, Offensive Language) Murder (Conspiracy to Murder, Solicit to Murder, Felony Murder, Manslaughter, Conceal Death, Conceal Crime)  Robbery (Armed Robbery, Robbery in Company, Steal from Person, Larceny, Larceny as Servant, Goods in Custody, Possess Stolen Goods/Property)  Fraud (Centrelink Fraud, Obtain Benefit/Advantage by Deception, Embezzlement, Credit Card Fraud, Counterfeiting, Fraudulent Documents, Counterfeit Cheques and Currency, Impersonate Police Officer, Identity Fraud, Pervert Course of Justice, Perjury)  Cybercrime (Computer Hacking, Spamming, Cyber Terrorism, Denial of Service Attacks, Social Network Abuse, Cyber Bullying) Firearms (Unlicensed/Unregistered, Discharge in Public Place, Possess Ammunition or Explosives, Possess/Manufacture Bomb Making Equipment, Possess Prohibited Weapon, Arson) Kidnapping (Detain for Advantage, Extortion, Home Invasion) Proceeds of Crime (Dealing in Proceeds of Crime, Freezing Orders, Asset Recovery Proceedings, Money Laundering, Proceeds Assessment Order, Asset Forfeiture, Asset Confiscation) Bail (Applications, Breach, Change or Variation of Conditions of Bail, Revocation, Surety Representation, Estreats Court Proceedings, Fail to Appear, Breach of Bond) Extradition (Applications to Resist Extradition) People Smuggling) PCA (High Range, Medium Range, Low Range - All Drink Driving, Drunk Driving, DUI,RBT detection and Drug Driving, Random Drug Tests)  AVO & APVO (Breach Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) or Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVO) Traffic Offences (License Disqualification Appeals,  Appeals, Speeding, Disobey Signal or Sign, Refuse Breath Test, Quashing Habitual Offender Declaration, Section 10 applications, Speed Cameras, Red Light Cameras,  Dangerous Driving, Negligent or Reckless  Driving Causing Injury or Death, Unlicensed Driver, Cancelled Driver License).