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There's no doubt the public is captivated by matters of criminal law. You need only look at the number of television shows, movies, novels and podcasts that deal with the subject matter. In real life however, criminal law is serious and requires the experience of an expert to gain a sound outcome. Being charged with a criminal offence can be a distressing experience and if you find yourself in this situation, it is critical to seek advice and representation from someone suitably qualified to handle the matter.
RMB Lawyers associate, Robert Foster is an experienced criminal lawyer who has represented clients in all types of criminal and traffic matters, including drink driving and drug offences, assaults, apprehended violence orders and serious indictable offences such as sexual assault. He also has experience conducting criminal law appeals in relation to wrongly made convictions and harsh sentences.
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"Drink driving and domestic violence offences are common in this area, as well as across NSW in general," Mr Foster said. "Similarly, with the advent of Mobile Drug Testing, we are seeing an increase of this type of matter coming before the Local Court." Mobile Drug Testing has taken many people by surprise, he said. "Unlike drink driving laws, which in most cases permit a certain level of alcohol to be in the blood before it becomes a criminal offence, MDT simply provides a 'positive' result if drugs are in your system. "There is no requirement for you to be affected by the drug, and lingering traces of cannabis or methamphetamine may be sufficient to yield a positive result."
Additionally, many people believe that refusing to provide the police a statement or other record of interview could get them into trouble or result in charges being laid against them. "In fact, the opposite of this is usually the case. In almost all cases you have the right to silence, and there is very good reason for this," Mr Foster said. "If you are approached by the police in relation to an alleged offence, you should consider seeking legal advice prior to making a statement." Regardless of its nature, there is no matter within criminal law which RMB Lawyers is not able to provide qualified representation.