Services
Everyone
charged with a criminal offence has the right to be presumed
innocent until guilt is proved, and that is how we treat our
clients. Facing the might of the state when charged with a
criminal offence can be daunting - your career, family,
reputation in jeopardy. We offer exceptional service for those
who wish to put forth a robust defence. Stephen specialises in
drug cases, jury trials and appeals. Roderick is available to
appear on virtually any criminal matter, with a strong
background in drink drive law. We both appear in Courts all
over New Zealand, and offer competitive packages while having
a proven track record of achieving results.
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Stephen is taking
drug cases from A-class down. He is one of the few, if not
only, lawyers in the country who has had a client walk in
to their office charged with supply of methamphetamine,
which carries life imprisonment, then leave Court having
pleaded guilty but then obtained a discharge without
conviction. Whatever the charge, the first step Stephen
will take is to assess whether the Police evidence is
admissible. This may require seeking further disclosure,
and in some instances going to Court to force the Police
to hand over all of their information. If the Police have
stepped outside the law, there may be a challenge to the
admissibility of the evidence that results in an
acquittal. If there is no defence, you will be advised
about steps you can take between charges being laid and
sentence being imposed to ensure you have the least
restrictive sentence possible.
Stephen
will also consider taking on select appeals and jury
trials. Recent jury trials have resulted in acquittals for
charges alleging indecent assault, and assaulting police
with a weapon. While some lawyers are afraid of an
innocent client, Stephen relishes the opportunity to
ensure a solid defence case is put to the jury, and
justice is done. Unlike many other lawyers, our jury trial
preparation includes taking a comprehensive brief of
evidence from you, and any defence witnesses, then
engaging a colleague to put you all through a simulated
court experience. The difference between a witness who is
unprepared and afraid and a confident, well prepared
witness is clear - your chance of acquittal is much
higher. Sure, this will cost more than what a legal aid
lawyer would get paid, but, we are extremely competitive
in our pricing, when compared with the inner city lawyers
with high rent, and in any event, when your liberty and
reputation is at stake, you get what you pay for.
As far as paying for exceptional advicacy, if you are
charged with an offence that is not on the face of it
serious, but, carries huge implications for you
personally, Roderick is your man. As a doctor and a
barrister, he carries both an impressive Court manner, and
a deeper understanding than most of the forensic police
practices. He has cutting edge drink drive defence skills,
cultivated through his deep understanding of the process
around analysing breath and blood alcohol content. If your
case requires a thorough analysis by an exceptionally
bright man, contact Roderick. his first step will be to
thoroughly analyse your case, and advise you on your
prospects of success. Following that, even if you have no
defence, he will walk you throuh your other options, which
include seeking a discharge without conviction. If there
is a way to have you walk unscathed, we will find it.
As a part of our criminal practice, we deal with a lot of
drivers. Stephen has an impressive track record with
acquittals for careless driving causing injury charges,
which include obtaining an acquittal for a man who crashed
in to a mobility scooter that was making its way across a
pedestrian crossing! Whatever offence you face, if your
licence is in jeopardy, we will explore your options with
a view to avoiding disqualification, or, failing that,
obtaining a limited licence.
Please, contact us today for a no obligation free chat
about your situation.