2 CPD units in Professional Skills 

Friday 11 December 2020

Criminal Law – Preparation through to Trial


Chair:  Emma Shaw - Legal Services Commission 

9.00am – 9.30am - Overview and Procedure

Michael Jandy - Dadds Jandy Lawyers 

9.30am – 10.00am - Initial Advice on Arrest

Craig Caldicott  - Caldicott Lawyers

• When to make comment, when to remain silent
• 40% discount

10.00am – 10.30am - Bail

Rachael Shaw – Shaw & Henderson

• What is a prescribed applicant
• When will bail be granted, when will it definitely not be (offending while on bail, cutting off bracelet, etc
• Giving tough advice when necessary
• When to review a bail decision

10.30am – 11.00am - Charge Negotiations/Assessing Evidence

Emily Telfer SC – Len King Chambers 

• What further material to request
• When are you required to disclose your defence (alibi, experts)
• Other circumstances when you may wish to disclose your defence to prevent delay