Our office will close for the Christmas break from 5pm Friday 22 December 2023 and open again Monday 8 January 2024. Our lawyers will make themselves available for urgent charge or bail related enquiries over the break. If you need advice or representation, please do not hesitate to contact us on 4038 1666. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄
Hamilton Janke Lawyers
Law Practice
Newcastle West, New South Wales 338 followers
Recognised as Leading Criminal and Traffic Lawyers in the 2021 Doyle's Guide Rankings
About us
We are a specialist criminal defence firm which takes instructions in criminal and quasi criminal proceedings, including in serious criminal prosecutions, summary criminal prosecutions, traffic matters, AVO applications, bail applications, coronial inquests, commissions of inquiry, tax prosecutions. tribunal hearings and license appeals. We pride ourselves on being available to our clients at short notice, during their time of need. We provide tailored advice concentrated on achieving excellent outcomes whilst also offering vigorous in Court representation. If required, we also have access to specialist criminal defence Counsel (Barristers) who accept briefs from our firm to advise upon and appear in all types of criminal and quasi criminal matters.
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http://www.hamiltonjanke.com.au
External link for Hamilton Janke Lawyers
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Newcastle West, New South Wales
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Criminal Law , Traffic Law , Bail Applications, AVO Applications , Coronial Inquests , Commissions of Inquiry, License Appeals, and Tax Prosecutions
Locations
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Primary
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572 Hunter St
Newcastle West, New South Wales 2302, AU
Employees at Hamilton Janke Lawyers
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Drew Hamilton
Partner/Director at Hamilton Janke Lawyers
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James Janke
Partner/Director at Hamilton Janke Lawyers
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Stephanie Bowden
Legal Secretary at Hamilton Janke Lawyers
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Erin McCabe
Law Clerk at Hamilton Janke Lawyers | Final year Laws (Honours) student | B. Business (Politics and International Relations) Graduate |
Updates
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Be safe this Easter Long Weekend
Don't forget double demerits this long weekend! https://lnkd.in/gJ8_ahUB
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The woman labelled as ‘Australia’s Worst Female Serial Killer’ has been acquitted of all charges. In our latest article we discuss the particulars of the case that has spanned over 20 years, and how the court eventually came to the conclusion, “there is now reasonable doubt as to Ms Folbigg’s guilt.” Read our article here: https://lnkd.in/gr2vK6NG
Kathleen Folbigg: Innocent After Proven Guilty
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As affray and common assault are among the most common criminal offences in NSW, it is important to understand what constitutes these crimes, the difference between them, and any potential penalties. Read all about them in our article below. https://lnkd.in/gR7yHvDe
Guide to Simple Affray vs Simple Assault
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Want to learn more about the crime of Receiving Stolen Property in NSW? Read our guide, linked below. https://lnkd.in/gShSdPKT
Receiving Stolen Property in NSW
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Commonwealth drug offences and the import/exportation of border-controlled drugs are taken very seriously within the NSW legal system. It’s important to understand the parameter’s around the crime of importing marketable quantity of border-controlled drugs into Australia, and the penalties that can apply. Read our post below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gMhJbvtf
Importing Marketable Quantity of Border-controlled Drug
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It is important to be aware of your rights and obligations with respect to police search powers and what the law actually says about them. Read our article below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/g3QMarab
Police Search Powers: What The Law Actually Says (And Why You Should Know)
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What constitutes the possession of child abuse material? Read our guide at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gTRnwvci
Possession of Child Abuse Material
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Some forward thinking by the government with respect to our State's drug laws. Read more below:
Interested in the recent changes with respect to small scale drug possession in NSW? Read our article linked below, to find out more. A step in the right direction to reduce recidivism, in my view... https://lnkd.in/gnq9fjkF
NSW Police granted new powers to issue on-the-spot fines for minor drug possession
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Read our guide on how the Australian law understands what it means to cultivate prohibited plants in NSW and the related charges. https://lnkd.in/gjYJ-yhk
Cultivate Prohibited Plant NSW
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