The criminal process is divided into two jurisdictions: the Summary Jurisdiction and the Indictable Jurisdiction. Summary Offences are considered to be less serious, whereas Indictable Offences are more serious.

The criminal process is divided into two jurisdictions; the Summary Jurisdiction and the Indictable Jurisdiction. Summary Offences are considered to be less serious, whereas Indictable Offences are more serious.

An appeal is a review of your case. At Hutchinson Legal, our lawyers are able to provide you with advice as to the likely outcome of the Appeals and appear on your behalf.

We recommend that people seek representation when going to court. Lawyers are trained to be able to best present your case to the Court and obtain a more favourable outcome on your behalf.

In criminal matters, you will be required to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty for each of your charges. At Hutchinson Legal, we strive to provide you with advice with regards to your matter and the most likely sentence at either a plea or at contest.

The types of Sentences that the Courts may impose for State Offences are; Adjourned Undertaking, Fine, Community Corrections Order or Imprisonment.

At Hutchinson Legal, our lawyers are able to assist you with your matter and appear on your behalf in relation to a variety of offences including; Commonwealth Offences, Council Offences and RSPCA Offences.

Not all criminal matters proceed through the Magistrates Courts. At Hutchinson Legal, our experienced lawyers appear at all specialist courts such as the Children’s Court, Assessment and Referral Court (‘ARC’) and Drug Court.

Not all criminal matters proceed through the Magistrates Courts. At Hutchinson Legal, our experienced lawyers appear at all specialist courts such as the Children’s Court, Assessment and Referral Court (‘ARC’) and Drug Court.

Not all criminal matters proceed through the Magistrates Courts. At Hutchinson Legal, our experienced lawyers appear at all specialist courts such as the Children’s Court, Assessment and Referral Court (‘ARC’) and Drug Court.

The Koori Court is a specialist Court that assists specifically with matters that involve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

The Road Safety Act 1986 (Vic) (“RSA”) regulates the general obligation of road users and encompasses offences of non-compliance such as; excess speed, driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving without a licence and careless or dangerous driving.

A Family Violence Intervention Order (“FVIO”) is a Court order made by a Magistrate under the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic), where the persons involved are or were in a relationship or within a family.

A Personal Safety Intervention Order (“PSIO”) is a Court Order made by a Magistrate under the Personal Safety Intervention Order Act 2010 (Vic), where the persons are not family members or in a relationship. For example, a neighbour or friend.