What is Criminal Defense Law?
Criminal law covers the laws, codes and regulations that makes certain actions illegal and subject to criminal punishment if you're found guilty. Usually, a police officer will enforce the criminal law by issuing a fine or infringement, or making an arrest, which could lead to a criminal record and imprisonment.
Criminal defense attorneys can give you legal advice and represent you in relation to criminal offences (both violent and non-violent offences). For example:
- Drugs offences (such as drug possession and trafficking).
- Public order offences.
- Theft and property offences.
- Assault and battery.
- Murder and manslaughter.
- Sex offences.
- Fraud (including credit card fraud and identity theft).