Trials

Dependant on the charge, a defendant may face a trial before a Magistrate or a jury or single Judge in the District or Supreme Courts.

The process in each requires a careful and complete consideration of the prosecution case.

The prosecution must always meet the minimum standard requirement that an accused person is guilty of the offence beyond reasonable doubt.

Preparation for trial must address the facts as alleged by the prosecution, consideration of the relevant law, the taking of instructions from the defendant, attendance upon witnesses and if necessary, the engagement of independent expert opinions and reports.  These are all common components of a thorough trial preparation.

Andrew has over 25 years experience in trial preparation.  During that time he has established relationships with a range of experienced trial counsel and defence expert witnesses.

Andrew’s experience and specialist knowledge guarantees timely identification of weaknesses and flaws in a prosecution case, the defences which flow and the strategic options available.

That experience and knowledge is employed by Andrew in ensuring the prosecution comply with their obligations to disclose all relevant material in their possession pertaining to the charge.

Pre-trial applications are prepared and argued where necessary so as to confine trial issues and reduce lengthy trial sittings.

We ensure that our clients are regularly appraised of all developments during the course of trial preparation which minimises the stressors experienced by our clients during that period.