Police Station Lawyer Cairns — Fixed Fee
$1,950 — Fixed Fee
Business hours (Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm) - $1,950. After hours, weekends, public holidays - $3,200. All fees +10% GST.
What is included:
Urgent phone consultation — taken immediately, any time Private conference with you before any interview begins Attendance during the formal record of interview Advice on your rights, the charge, and what happens next Liaison with the investigating officer about bail and release conditions Written follow-up outlining what occurred and the next steps Court appearances are not included and — contact…
The First Hour Matters More Than Most People Realise
Being taken to a Queensland watch-house is disorienting. Police are trained in interview technique. You are not. In that first hour — before any formal interview begins — decisions are made that can affect the entire trajectory of a charge. The watch-house is not neutral ground. It is designed to produce a record of interview. That document, once created, becomes part of the prosecution's brief of…
Your Rights Under Queensland Law
Under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld), you have clear and enforceable rights at the police station. You have the right to silence. You are not required to answer police questions. The only legal obligations you have are to provide your name and address when lawfully requested, and in certain defined circumstances such as traffic incidents. Beyond that, you are not required to…
What Is a Record of Interview?
A record of interview (ROI) is the formal documented account of what you said to police. It is typically recorded on video or audio, then transcribed. In Queensland criminal proceedings, the ROI is one of the most significant documents in the prosecution's case. People commonly assume that explaining their side of the story early will help. In practice, an unadvised interview routinely produces…
What Civic Law Does at the Station
When you or someone on your behalf calls Civic Law, here is what happens: A lawyer takes the call immediately. We ask for the basics — where you are being held, what you have been told about the charge, whether an interview has already been requested. We then advise on your rights and what to do in the immediate term. Where attendance is required, Sacha travels to the watch-house or police station…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to answer police questions? No. Under Queensland law, you have the right to silence. You must provide your name and address when lawfully asked, but you are not required to answer questions about an alleged offence. Exercising your right to silence cannot be used against you as evidence of guilt. Can I have a lawyer present at the interview? Yes. You have the right to speak with a lawyer…