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Pica Criminal Lawyers, Level 1 271 William Street, West Melbourne (2026)

09/03/2022

⚖️ Summons, Bail, Remand ⚖️

❓What is the difference❓

When you are charged with a criminal offence the Police have a number of options with respect to bringing your matter before the Court. They may:
Issue a Charge and Summons requiring you to attend at court on a specified date;
Charge you and bail you on your own undertaking with or without conditions to appear at court on a specified date;
Refuse to grant you bail, in which case they must take you to Court to give you the opportunity to make an application for bail before a Magistrate.

Summons
A summons is where the court is ordering you to come to court to answer the charges.

Bail
Bail is a process that allows a person to be released into the community after being arrested and charges with a criminal offence with certain conditions. Some of these conditions may include:
• Agreeing to come to court when the matter is heard.
• Not contacting witnesses.
• Regularly reporting to a police station.
• Living at a particular address.
• Providing a surety
• Abiding by a curfew
• Undergoing rehabilitation

Remand
Remand is where an accused person is not released on bail and is instead held in custody. At this time, there will be an opportunity to apply for bail as the accused must be brought before a Magistrate if bail is not granted or refused by Police.

Please contact our office to have an obligation free initial consultation.

📞 Emergency Number 0412833360
📧 Emergency Email [email protected]
📞 (03) 9600 0665
📧 [email protected]
Or feel free to send us a direct message.

08/03/2022

⚖️ Diversion Program ⚖️

❓What is Diversion❓

The Criminal Justice Diversion Program (‘Diversion’) in the Magistrates’ Court provides an opportunity for first time offenders to avoid a criminal record by undertaking conditions that will benefit the accused person, the victim and the community. Diversion is usually only an option where it is your first offence and the offence is less serious. Successful completion of Diversion is a way of avoiding a disclosable outcome on your criminal record. It will on the face of it appear as if you have never been brought before a Court in answer to a charge.

It is possible for accused persons who are not first offenders to obtain Diversion in certain circumstances.

Our firm can assist you by:
Providing advice about the likelihood of obtaining Diversion;
Corresponding with the Informant and Prosecution with a view to persuading them to recommend you for Diversion;
Preparing submissions that can be filed in support of your application for diversion.
Attending at Court on the day of the Diversion Hearing to assist you in your interview with the Diversion Coordinator, and make submissions (if appropriate) to the Magistrate about your suitability for Diversion.

Please contact our office to have an obligation free initial consultation.

📞 Emergency Number 0412833360
📧 Emergency Email [email protected]
📞 (03) 9600 0665
📧 [email protected]
Or feel free to send us a direct message.

14/02/2022

⚖️ Accredited Criminal Law Specialists ⚖️

Principal of our firm Steven Pica is an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist.

❓What does this mean❓

An Accredited Specialist is a solicitor that is recognised by the Law Institute of Victoria as having expertise in a particular area of law. To achieve this status, only the best lawyers become experts in their field receiving accreditation.

If you need help with a criminal law matter, please do not hesitate to contact our office and one of our lawyers will be more than happy to assist you with your enquiry.

Please contact our office to have an obligation-free initial consultation.

📞 Emergency Number 0412833360
📧 Emergency Email [email protected]
📞 (03) 9600 0665
📧 [email protected]

Or feel free to send us a direct message.

10/02/2022

⚖️ WE ARE ONLINE ⚖️

Welcome to Pica Criminal Lawyers.

We are a boutique criminal law practice dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all of our clients.

Our Principal Steven Pica is an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist who has been practising criminal law since 1983.

Our firm offers 24 hour/7 day emergency services for those in urgent need of legal assistance. Our emergency number is 📞 0412 833 360 – after hours email [email protected]

Our firm offers new clients the opportunity of an obligation-free first meeting with their solicitor. During this meeting, you will be given an overview of how the justice system will impact upon your case, preliminary advice as to court procedures that need to be followed and where possible a cost estimate with respect to your matter.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office for general enquiries concerning criminal law and Intervention Order matters.

📞 (03) 9600 0665
📧 [email protected]
Or feel free to send us a direct message.

Address

Level 1 271 William Street
West Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.picacrime.com/

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