Alton Legal Criminal Law practice assists individuals facing allegations of criminal or regulatory misconduct, providing clear, strategic and reliable advice throughout the investigation and court process. We work to protect our clients’ rights, minimise risk and achieve the best possible outcome in each matter.

Our services include:

  • Police investigations and interviews — advising clients prior to and during police questioning, and responding to investigative procedures.

  • Court representation — acting in summary and indictable matters across the Local, District and Supreme Courts.

  • Driving and traffic offences — assisting with drink-driving, negligent driving, licence suspensions and other traffic-related charges.

  • Assault, domestic violence and AVO matters — representing clients in criminal charges and applications for or against apprehended violence orders.

  • Property, theft and fraud offences — advising on allegations involving dishonesty, financial misconduct and cyber-related offences.

  • Drug offences — acting in matters involving possession, supply, cultivation and importation.

  • Bail applications — preparing and appearing in bail applications and variations.

  • Sentencing and appeals — advising on sentencing options, mitigation strategies and appeals against conviction or sentence.

  • Regulatory and compliance offences — assisting individuals and businesses with investigations and prosecutions by government agencies.

We work closely with clients to provide calm, informed and practical support in difficult circumstances, ensuring their rights are protected and their matters are handled with diligence and strategic focus.

Generally yes. A detained person has the right to contact a lawyer or another person, subject to limited statutory exceptions.
Generally yes, but the right to silence is not absolute and may be limited in specific circumstances.
Not exactly. Withdrawal ends the proceedings but is not the same as a judicial finding of not guilty.
It is the highest standard of proof in criminal law, requiring the prosecution to eliminate reasonable doubt.
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Sentencing in Australia is a sophisticated balancing act that seeks to punish offenders while protecting the community and promoting rehabilitation. Unlike some jurisdictions with fixed penalties, Australian courts apply a "instinctive synthesis" approach, weighing various factors to determine a just outcome. Understanding how judges calculate jail time, fines, and community orders is essential for anyone navigating the criminal justice system or seeking to understand the rationale behind court decisions.
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