WCM LEGAL : CRIMINAL LAW
Criminal Law
Criminal law involves prosecution by the Police for something
that has been classified as a crime. Most crimes fall into one
of the following broad categories:
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Dishonesty offences (e.g. theft, burglary)
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Drug offences (e.g. unlawful possession of drugs)
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Violence offences (e.g. assaults)
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Property damage
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Traffic offences
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Administrative offences (e.g. tax, local body prosecutions, dog licensing)
WCM LEGAL has extensive experience in defending a wide range of criminal and traffic related charges. We can also assist with associated matters such as limited (work) licences, appeals, log book offences, and transport licensing matters.
Our Senior Associate Jock Blathwayt has been the mainstay of the firm’s Court practice for many years and has acted for defendants in many trials. He is based in our Carterton office, but spends a lot of time in Court at Masterton,
Wellington
and Palmerston North.
He specialises in criminal proceedings as well as litigation at all levels, including the Court of Appeal.
Our criminal section is also supported by staff solicitors
James Elliott
and Virginia
Pearson, particularly in respect of limited licences.
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