Criminal Defence Lawyer Melbourne

MK Law provides legal representation in sexual offence cases, which are rather sensitive in nature, as they’re often surrounded by societal judgement and prejudice. When you’re accused of sexual offences, you need a reliable criminal defence lawyer with a strong defensive strategy for your particular case.

This is especially important in Victoria due to the complex legal rules surrounding the communication model for consent and the vitiating factors which often bring about criminal charges for sex offences such as rape. 

If you plan to plead guilty to a sexual offence, an experienced criminal lawyer can provide a robust defence in mitigation which may ultimately reduce the ultimate penalties. On the other hand, if you’re pleading not guilty, you need more than ever to have a zealous advocate experienced in contested hearings or trial work to ensure you have the best possible chances of being acquitted of the crime you have been accused of. 

The laws and legal procedures for sexual offences are quite complicated and somewhat different from the laws and regulations governing other aspects of the Victorian legal system. Many sexual offences in Victoria carry with it other consequences for a finding of guilt including but not limited to being placed on the Sex Offender Register. This may have severe consequences for employment and international travel. 

That’s why you need an experienced criminal lawyer if you have been accused of a sex offence crime. Hiring and consulting experienced sexual offence lawyers is the only way to ensure the best possible outcome.

There are thousands of criminal offences you can be charged with in Victoria (as well as commonwealth laws) under statute and the common law, and criminal lawyers in Melbourne, like those at MK Law firm, have the local expertise to handle a wide range of these offences. Criminal laws encompass a vast range of offences, ranging from summary offences which are regarded as minor offending (level 7-10) all the way up to serious indictable crimes like murder (level 6-1). Simply put, MK Law firm has a proven track record of defending clients from wrongful accusations and allegations, as well as ensuring a just and fair outcome for clients intending on pleading guilty within our criminal justice system.

With our firm’s depth of knowledge and experience in matters of legal rights, MK Law can provide more than just initial consultations; we can provide expert legal representation in all criminal cases, ensuring that you, as a client, and your rights are legally protected at all times. Melbourne criminal lawyers at MK Law are dedicated to offering their expertise and support throughout the legal process, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our team includes specialist criminal lawyers who are focused on providing the highest level of legal advice, guidance, and advocacy in the Victorian criminal justice system.

Melbourne’s criminal justice system takes drug offences, especially those related to drug trafficking and distribution, very seriously. The consequences of facing these charges without adequate legal counsel can be quite severe, which is why it’s important to have an experienced lawyer who understands criminal procedure rules as well as the rules of evidence. 

If a police officer finds large quantities of illegal substances, such as artificially manufactured drugs and naturally cultivated substances, on your person or residence, you might be charged with Trafficking based on Possession for the Purpose of Sale due to the volume.

This is a rather serious legal issue, and an experienced criminal lawyer armed with comprehensive knowledge of our drug laws can provide excellent legal representation, working towards achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.

Drunk driving, colloquially known as DUI, often results in severe consequences for your drivers licence. In most cases, a first-time conviction for DUI nearly always results in a loss of your drivers licence in Victoria. In truth there are not many legal defence options available to ensure you keep your drivers licence. In some rare cases to do with police conducting their activities on private property, duress, evidence admissibility of blood or breath sample evidence in excess of the three (3) hour rule and in even rarer cases, mental incapacity, an accused client may ultimately end up having their charges withdrawn or be found not guilty due to the breaking in the chain of causation.

If your drink driving matter contains a rather unusual fact pattern it is worth discussing this with us. Most of our representation for clients in Court are for mandatory Court appearances for mid to high range drink driving or for clients who have a subsequent charge of drink driving within a 10 year period. If this is your case, we may be able to assist you with ensuring the Court keeps your licence loss to the mandatory minimum, especially where there are aggravating features such as drink driving charges being laid after a motor vehicle accident.  

Beyond DUI charges, there are more than a dozen other charges our clients could potentially face, from driving without a licence, improper use of a motor vehicle, and refuse-to-stop charges to speeding. These offences might seem minor, but they can have long-lasting consequences on your driving record and insurance premiums.

It’s important to have a good criminal lawyer who deals with traffic charges, regardless of how minor the driving offence might seem. We understand the importance of maintaining a clean record, and our legal team will represent you with diligence, ensuring that you receive fair treatment throughout the whole legal process.

Following the advent of the internet and wireless technologies, fraud cases have become increasingly complex. Whether we’re discussing credit card fraud, identity theft, or corporate embezzlement, fraud allegations have a massive potential to tarnish your reputation and incur severe legal penalties.

At MK Law, our legal team uses extensive experience in navigating the complex legal waters surrounding fraud cases. We’ll work closely with you to better understand the nuances of your particular case, build a robust defence strategy, and work towards protecting both your reputation and your freedom.

Please note we do not represent clients who are victims of fraud. Generally these are matters you need to discuss with police and in some circumstances if you are a victim of fraud of a significant value, you may have a cause of action in the civil jurisdiction under tort law. These types of proceedings are usually very expensive and MK Law does not offer retainers for this type of work. 

Not every verdict is just. Fortunately, every accused person has the right to appeal a Magistrates Court decision they believe is unjust. This can be by way of a de novo hearing, which will hear the entire matter again from the beginning without any required legal grounds of appeal. However, if you only wish to appeal a Magistrates Court sentence, this is also an option in the County Court. There are strict time limits to lodge a de novo hearing or sentence appeal being 28 days. If you are appealing after this timeframe, you will need exceptional circumstances, and this will require leave of the Court first. 

Our County Court appeals lawyers at MK Law specialise in challenging verdicts as well as advocating for a client for a more lenient sentence if there appears to have been an injustice. If you believe that you’ve been wrongfully convicted or you’ve received an unfair sentence, the team at MK Law will meticulously examine the details of your case, identify any grounds for appeal, and represent your appeal case. Sometimes for sentencing appeals we may recommend that you obtain a forensic psychologist report which may better inform the Court as to your mental health and recidivism risks which often assists the Court in ordering a new sentence which is more favourable to your unique circumstances.