Assault
If you are suspected of having committed or charged with assault then it is important that you seek our expert legal advice immediately and if possible before speaking to police. Our team of criminal lawyers based in Adelaide will give you timely advice to ensure the best result is achieved. Timely advice can determine if the charge is downgraded or dismissed.
An assault is just one charge you may face in a larger category of charges under Part 3 of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 ‘Offences against the Person’. The charges in this category vary from a ‘Basic Assault’ to ‘Causing Serious Harm with Intent’ or even ‘Murder’.
An assault can be committed in three ways:
Any intentional and unwanted physical contact applied to another person
By a threat to assault where the victim reasonably believes that the person can carry out the threat or there is a real possibility that they will
By accosting or impeding the victim in a threatening manner
The maximum penalties for an assault vary on a number of important factors including whether harm was caused, or if the offence was aggravated. The law allows an aggravated offence to be charged in circumstances specified in s5AA of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935. Commonly this is where the alleged victim is a police officer, domestic partner or was an offensive weapon if used.
Contact us to discuss your charge, the possible penalties and how we can help!
Drug Offences
At Mangan Ey & Associates we are experienced in dealing with all types of drug offences. Whether you proceed to trial or plead guilty we will place you in the best possible position to achieve an acquittal, receive a lower than usual non-parole period or indeed a suspended prison sentence.
It is important to be aware of exactly what type of drug offence you have been charged with and the seriousness of that offence.
There are a number of types of drugs offences that can be prosecuted under the Controlled Substances Act but some of the most common offences include:
Trafficking in a controlled drug
Cultivation of cannabis/ cultivation of cannabis for sale
Manufacture a controlled drug/manufacture a controlled drug for sale
Penalties for Drug Offences
Penalties range depending on the seriousness of the offence and increase when larger amounts of a controlled drug are involved.
A few of the general maximum penalties for drug offences include:
Possession of prescribed equipment (basic offence) – fine of $10,000 and/or 2 years’ imprisonment.
Possession of a controlled drug – fine $2,000 and/or 2 years’ imprisonment.
Trafficking in a controlled drug (basic offence) – fine of $50,000 and/ or 10 years’ imprisonment.
Cultivation of cannabis (more than the prescribed amount) – fine $2,000 and/ or 2 years’ imprisonment.
Cultivation of cannabis for sale (basic offence) - $200,000 and/ or 25 years’ imprisonment.
Manufacture a controlled drug for sale (basic offence) – fine of $50,000 and/ or 10 years’ imprisonment.
Dishonesty Offences
Our lawyers are experienced in representing clients for all types of theft and dishonesty offending. This includes shop theft, robbery, deception, Centrelink offences, fraud and many others. If you are a suspect or have been charged with a dishonesty offence contact our office immediately for professional legal advice from our skilled lawyers. Obtaining expert advice quickly can have a major impact on your case.
Theft is committed when a person
Our experienced team will help you to understand the law and provide top quality advice.
If you are pleading not guilty to a dishonesty offence our experienced lawyers will represent you with professionalism and skill all the way to trial. If you decide to plead guilty to a dishonesty offence our formidable team will work hard to achieve the best possible result.
Sexual Offences
At Mangan Ey & Associates we understand that being charged with a sexual offence can be stressful and embarrassing. Our formidable lawyers have successfully defended clients charged with all types of sexual offences. In many cases, clients have had their charges dismissed before trial following skilful negotiations by our team.
Our experienced criminal lawyers represent clients for all types of sexual offences.
The most common offences include:
Rape
Unlawful Sexual Intercourse
Indecent Assault
Child pornography
These are serious charges. Some attract maximum penalties of life imprisonment. It is extremely important that you engage criminal lawyers of the highest quality who have experience in dealing with these complicated matters. Unlike many firms, our skilled lawyers will represent you right to the end of the criminal proceedings, including representing you at trial if necessary.
Our experienced team of criminal lawyers exercise professionalism and maintain confidentiality to the highest degree.
Firearms Offences
There are very strict laws relating to the possession and storage of firearms and ammunition. It is an offence to have possession of a firearm without holding a valid firearms licence. Penalties for many firearms offences are severe and can include large fines and imprisonment, depending upon the type of firearm. Firearms classifications range from Class A (which include air-guns and paint-ball firearms) through to ‘prescribed’ firearms (which include automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades).
Our criminal lawyers are highly experienced in dealing with the full range of firearms offences. In addition, we have sound knowledge of police powers in investigating firearms offences and can provide you with top quality advice on this issue.
If you have been charged with a firearms offence is it very important that you obtain expert legal advice as soon as possible. Engaging top quality legal representation at an early stage may significantly impact the outcome of your case. Contact us now for prompt, professional and expert advice on firearms offences.
Intervention Orders
Our team of criminal lawyers in Adelaide are specialists in both defending and applying for Interim Intervention Orders.
Intervention Orders are commonly issued by police where there is an allegation of domestic violence. Often they are issued even where the alleged victim does not want it in place.
A private application can be made for an intervention order where it is reasonable to suspect that a defendant will without Intervention, commit an act of abuse against a person or child. The grounds for issuing an intervention order are contained in the Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009.
If you have been served with an interim intervention order it is important that you get expert advice from our team of criminal lawyers. It is important to understand the terms of the interim intervention order as to breach it is considered a serious offence punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment.
Furthermore, if you ignore an interim intervention order it can be confirmed in your absence and they could stay with you for life! We have experienced trial counsel equipped to contest your intervention order at any preliminary hearing or trial.
Equally, if you wish to apply for an intervention order then we have expert lawyers to advise you on the process.
Contact us for immediate advice.
- Assault
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Assault
If you are suspected of having committed or charged with assault then it is important that you seek our expert legal advice immediately and if possible before speaking to police. Our team of criminal lawyers based in Adelaide will give you timely advice to ensure the best result is achieved. Timely advice can determine if the charge is downgraded or dismissed.
An assault is just one charge you may face in a larger category of charges under Part 3 of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 ‘Offences against the Person’. The charges in this category vary from a ‘Basic Assault’ to ‘Causing Serious Harm with Intent’ or even ‘Murder’.
An assault can be committed in three ways:
Any intentional and unwanted physical contact applied to another person
By a threat to assault where the victim reasonably believes that the person can carry out the threat or there is a real possibility that they will
By accosting or impeding the victim in a threatening manner
The maximum penalties for an assault vary on a number of important factors including whether harm was caused, or if the offence was aggravated. The law allows an aggravated offence to be charged in circumstances specified in s5AA of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935. Commonly this is where the alleged victim is a police officer, domestic partner or was an offensive weapon if used.
Contact us to discuss your charge, the possible penalties and how we can help!
- Drug Offences
-
Drug Offences
At Mangan Ey & Associates we are experienced in dealing with all types of drug offences. Whether you proceed to trial or plead guilty we will place you in the best possible position to achieve an acquittal, receive a lower than usual non-parole period or indeed a suspended prison sentence.
It is important to be aware of exactly what type of drug offence you have been charged with and the seriousness of that offence.
There are a number of types of drugs offences that can be prosecuted under the Controlled Substances Act but some of the most common offences include:
Trafficking in a controlled drug
Cultivation of cannabis/ cultivation of cannabis for sale
Manufacture a controlled drug/manufacture a controlled drug for sale
Penalties for Drug Offences
Penalties range depending on the seriousness of the offence and increase when larger amounts of a controlled drug are involved.
A few of the general maximum penalties for drug offences include:
Possession of prescribed equipment (basic offence) – fine of $10,000 and/or 2 years’ imprisonment.
Possession of a controlled drug – fine $2,000 and/or 2 years’ imprisonment.
Trafficking in a controlled drug (basic offence) – fine of $50,000 and/ or 10 years’ imprisonment.
Cultivation of cannabis (more than the prescribed amount) – fine $2,000 and/ or 2 years’ imprisonment.
Cultivation of cannabis for sale (basic offence) - $200,000 and/ or 25 years’ imprisonment.
Manufacture a controlled drug for sale (basic offence) – fine of $50,000 and/ or 10 years’ imprisonment.
- Dishonesty Offences
-
Dishonesty Offences
Our lawyers are experienced in representing clients for all types of theft and dishonesty offending. This includes shop theft, robbery, deception, Centrelink offences, fraud and many others. If you are a suspect or have been charged with a dishonesty offence contact our office immediately for professional legal advice from our skilled lawyers. Obtaining expert advice quickly can have a major impact on your case.
Theft is committed when a person
Our experienced team will help you to understand the law and provide top quality advice.
If you are pleading not guilty to a dishonesty offence our experienced lawyers will represent you with professionalism and skill all the way to trial. If you decide to plead guilty to a dishonesty offence our formidable team will work hard to achieve the best possible result.
- Sexual Offences
-
Sexual Offences
At Mangan Ey & Associates we understand that being charged with a sexual offence can be stressful and embarrassing. Our formidable lawyers have successfully defended clients charged with all types of sexual offences. In many cases, clients have had their charges dismissed before trial following skilful negotiations by our team.
Our experienced criminal lawyers represent clients for all types of sexual offences.
The most common offences include:
Rape
Unlawful Sexual Intercourse
Indecent Assault
Child pornography
These are serious charges. Some attract maximum penalties of life imprisonment. It is extremely important that you engage criminal lawyers of the highest quality who have experience in dealing with these complicated matters. Unlike many firms, our skilled lawyers will represent you right to the end of the criminal proceedings, including representing you at trial if necessary.
Our experienced team of criminal lawyers exercise professionalism and maintain confidentiality to the highest degree.
- Firearms Offences
-
Firearms Offences
There are very strict laws relating to the possession and storage of firearms and ammunition. It is an offence to have possession of a firearm without holding a valid firearms licence. Penalties for many firearms offences are severe and can include large fines and imprisonment, depending upon the type of firearm. Firearms classifications range from Class A (which include air-guns and paint-ball firearms) through to ‘prescribed’ firearms (which include automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades).
Our criminal lawyers are highly experienced in dealing with the full range of firearms offences. In addition, we have sound knowledge of police powers in investigating firearms offences and can provide you with top quality advice on this issue.
If you have been charged with a firearms offence is it very important that you obtain expert legal advice as soon as possible. Engaging top quality legal representation at an early stage may significantly impact the outcome of your case. Contact us now for prompt, professional and expert advice on firearms offences.
- Intervention Orders
-
Intervention Orders
Our team of criminal lawyers in Adelaide are specialists in both defending and applying for Interim Intervention Orders.
Intervention Orders are commonly issued by police where there is an allegation of domestic violence. Often they are issued even where the alleged victim does not want it in place.
A private application can be made for an intervention order where it is reasonable to suspect that a defendant will without Intervention, commit an act of abuse against a person or child. The grounds for issuing an intervention order are contained in the Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009.
If you have been served with an interim intervention order it is important that you get expert advice from our team of criminal lawyers. It is important to understand the terms of the interim intervention order as to breach it is considered a serious offence punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment.
Furthermore, if you ignore an interim intervention order it can be confirmed in your absence and they could stay with you for life! We have experienced trial counsel equipped to contest your intervention order at any preliminary hearing or trial.
Equally, if you wish to apply for an intervention order then we have expert lawyers to advise you on the process.
Contact us for immediate advice.
Get in touch with us about your situation today.
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One of Adelaide’s oldest and experienced specialist criminal law firms, Mangan Ey & Associates was formed in 1982 when current Managing Partner Stephen Ey amalgamated with John Mangan, now deceased, and Julie Bishop, current Australian deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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If you are look for expert Adelaide criminal lawyers, look no further than Mangan Ey & Associates. With their highly regarded reputation among fellow professions of the field, the courts and the police prosecution. The firm is located on Halifax Street, Adelaide and was established in 1982 by Stephen Ey, the now deceased John Mangan and Australia’s present Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop. Our top criminal lawyers Adelaide serve clients located in Adelaide, its surrounding suburbs and regional South Australia. We offer our services to courts within the state of South Australia and interstate courts. As your criminal defence lawyers we aim to attain a reduction or withdrawal of charges. Our lawyers have represented high profile athletes and individuals of the community. With the ability to provide advice in all areas of criminal law, we are the best choice for your case. We will ensure that your case is dealt with professionally and immediately.
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From the initial consultation to the final result in regards to your case, Mangan Ey & Associates criminal lawyers will be professional in their processes and of the upmost support. We are qualified to provide advice to you in all areas of criminal law. Once you have made contact with our top criminal lawyers, we will take the appropriate steps to advise you well and furthermore, identify the potential outcomes of the case. We will prepare you for the possible results and seek to attain a withdrawal or reduction of charges. All conversations with our law firm, will be kept confidential and we are available for consultation 24/7. By choosing to work with Mangan Ey & Associates, you can rest assured that you have the best representation in and outside the court. We will keep in contact with you on a regular basis throughout the entire process and determine the appropriate action/s to take.
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Mangan Ey & Associates is renowned for having excellent criminal lawyers. We provide outstanding service and go above and beyond, what you would expect of us. We are available 24/7 for consultation, thus allowing us to help you through every step of the case. With an extensive knowledge of all fields of criminal law, we have the ability to argue your case well. However, we will prepare you well for all potential outcomes and if you decide to plead guilty we will guide you through the entire process. Our aim is to provide the best service to you and we understand the stress associated with criminal cases, hence why we monitor everything closely. By choosing to work with Mangan Ey & Associates, you will be working with some of the top Adelaide criminal lawyers.
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