Loftgood Legal

03/06/2026

I arrested hundreds of people as a police officer.
Now I defend them.
And most people have absolutely no idea what actually happens after police arrest you — until they're in it.
This isn't what you've seen in movies. The process is confusing, stressful, and full of moments where people make it significantly worse for themselves without realising it.
In this video I walk you through exactly what happens — from the moment of arrest through to bail, charges, and your first court date.
If you or someone you care about has been arrested or is about to be — watch this before you do anything else.
⚖️ Need legal advice in Victoria?
🔗 loftgoodlegal.com.au/contact
General information only — not legal advice.

29/05/2026

If you don’t think an order should be put in place, you should seek legal advice at that time. Don’t get charged and then try to challenge the basis for the order.

This is not legal advice. If you need legal advice, speak to a lawyer.

28/05/2026

Can the police see who’s calling from “no caller ID”?

26/05/2026

Keep your criminal record clean.
This is not legal advice. If you need legal advice, speak to a lawyer.

24/05/2026

I spent years as a police officer conducting interviews.
I know exactly what they were trying to get you to say.
Now I'm a criminal defence lawyer — and I'm telling you what I wish everyone knew before they sat down across from police.
A police interview is not a conversation. It is not your chance to clear things up. It is evidence gathering. And what you say in that room can follow you for the rest of your life.
In this video I break down exactly what's happening in a police interview, why your instinct to explain yourself is the most dangerous thing you can do, and what you should actually do instead.
This applies across Australia — if you've been asked to attend a police interview, watch this before you say a single word.
⚖️ Need legal advice? Contact Alex Loftgood:
🔗 loftgoodlegal.com.au/contact
General information only — not legal advice. If you need advice about your specific situation, speak to a qualified lawyer.

24/05/2026

I spent years as a police officer conducting interviews.
I know exactly what we were trying to get you to say.
Now I'm a criminal defence lawyer — and I'm telling you what I wish everyone knew before they sat down across from police.
A police interview is not a conversation. It is not your chance to clear things up. It is evidence gathering. And what you say in that room can follow you for the rest of your life.
In this video I break down exactly what's happening in a police interview, why your instinct to explain yourself is the most dangerous thing you can do, and what you should actually do instead.

This applies across Australia — if you've been asked to attend a police interview, watch this before you say a single word.

⚖️ Need legal advice and live in Victoria? Contact Alex Loftgood:
🔗 loftgoodlegal.com.au/contact
General information only — not legal advice. If you need advice about your specific situation, speak to a qualified lawyer.

23/05/2026

You can’t hide stuff from the police on your phone. Not unless you REALLY know what you’re doing.

NOT LEGAL ADVICE. If you need legal advice, speak to a lawyer.

22/05/2026

Full breakdown in bio 👆
I used to be the one conducting police interviews.
Now I defend the people sitting across from me.
And the advice is almost always the same — say nothing.
Most people think that's bad advice. They think if they just explain themselves, police will understand.
That's exactly what police want you to think.

22/05/2026

I've just launched my YouTube channel.
I spent years as a police officer arresting and interviewing people. Now I'm a criminal defence lawyer defending them.
And I've noticed most people have no idea how the system actually works — until they're in it.
So I'm going to explain it.
Two videos are live now, with one more on the way tonight:
🎬 Why lawyers always say "no comment" in police interviews — and what happens when you don't
🎬 What actually happens after police arrest you — the process, the mistakes, and what you need to know before you say anything
🎬 4 police powers most Australians don't know exist — backed by actual Victorian legislation
If you or someone you know has ever dealt with police, been charged, or just wants to understand how it all works — this channel is for you.

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Law with Loftgood is where police, courts and criminal charges are explained in plain English by Alex Loftgood, a former police officer turned criminal defence lawyer in Victoria, Australia. I used to arrest and interview people. Now I defend them. On this channel, I explain what actually happens in...

20/05/2026