Legal Services
Criminal Law
A charge, a police interview or a court date can arrive with very little notice. Early advice helps you understand the allegations, your rights and what happens next.
Overview
Criminal matters range from less serious summary offences heard in the Local Court to more serious indictable offences dealt with in the District Court. Whatever the charge, a person accused of an offence is entitled to legal representation and is presumed innocent until found guilty.
Hudson Law advises and represents people charged with offences, and people required to attend a police interview. We review the prosecution material, explain the options available and appear in courts throughout New South Wales.
Based in Gosford, Hudson Law provides this service to clients across the Central Coast and throughout New South Wales.
How we can assist
How Hudson Law can help
- Advice on charges, court dates and what to expect
- Advice for police interviews and requests for sureties
- Bail applications, variations of conditions and bail revocation hearings
- Reviewing the brief of evidence and police casework
- Advice on pleas, early guilty pleas and sentencing outcomes
- Representation in the Local Court and, where appropriate, committal proceedings
- Apprehended violence order (AVO) applications and responses
- Driving, licence and traffic matters
Common matters
Matters we handle
- Assault and other offences against the person
- Drug possession and supply allegations
- Dishonesty and property offences
- Driving offences, including drink and drug driving
- Bail applications, variations and breach of bail
- AVO matters, both applications and responses
- Property damage and offensive behaviour charges
- Intervention and diversion options where available
The process
What to expect
- 01
First advice
We confirm the charge, the court date and your bail position, and explain the process and the possible outcomes.
- 02
Bail
Where bail is refused or the conditions are restrictive, we advise on and make applications for bail or a variation of conditions.
- 03
Brief
We review the prosecution material, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the case and advise whether to plead guilty or contest the charge.
- 04
Outcome
A matter may be finalised by withdrawal of the charge, a plea with submissions in mitigation, a defended hearing or committal for trial.
Why clients engage Hudson Law
- Over 30 years of legal experience, practising locally from Gosford.
- Advice explained in plain English, so you understand your position and options.
- Personal attention from an experienced lawyer, not a call centre.
- Practical guidance focused on your circumstances and objectives.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. You should obtain advice about your individual circumstances.
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Every matter is different. Contact us to discuss your circumstances and how we may be able to assist.