Locantro Lawyers in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Divorce & Family Lawyer

Locantro Lawyers

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 479 042 215

Address: Level 27, 32 Turbot Street 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.locantrolawyers.com

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24.01.2022 Success today in the Appeal courts reducing the length of a sentence imposed for a serious domestic violence offence. If you or someone you know has been sentenced for any offence or been convicted after a trial contact me on 0479042215 for a specialist opinion on the prospects of a successful appeal. Generally a time limit of 28 days applies to lodge the appeal so make contact urgently. Damon.

24.01.2022 Queensland Criminal Lawyer Damon Locantro argues magistrate Bernadette Callaghan got it right in sentencing a man involved in a Noosa assault to 240 hours community service.

23.01.2022 And new WBC Australian Muay Thai Champion

20.01.2022 The prosecution dropped three of my trials in the last three weeks. How? Call me...0479 042 215

19.01.2022 Good Luck to Locantro Lawyers sponsored boxer Paul Showtime Fleming. Fighting in the Phillipines this weekend on his way to a World Title shot. I have been behind Paul for years. He is a legend, hardworker, supports a young family and is passionate about human rights. You deserve everything you get Brother.

17.01.2022 I was asked this question one morning last week. How do you do represent people if you know they are guilty? My first response is always "I dont know whether they are guilty, I was not there!" ... Most people say fair enough. Then I explain a little more. The reality of life is that people make things up about other people, they exaggerate what may have happened, they provoke others into acting and force others into acting in self-defence. Those, and other things happen, and just because the police charge based on what someone says does not mean the accused person is guilty of crime. Whether someone has committed a crime is never as simple as just whether they acted and what they did. It is as much about "why" they did it, that is whether they had a guilty mind. If a person does not have a guilty mind, generally they cannot be guilty of a crime. That is where the accused persons story becomes relevant and an in-depth and experienced examination of the accuseds case needs to be conducted. After hearing both cases, in the event that a Magistrate or Jury have a reasonable doubt about either the acts or the guilty mind the accused person is alleged to have done or had, there is a finding of not guilty. Guilt is not for the police to decide, nor the accused persons lawyer. Both sides just advance their case as powerfully as they can. In my case, to establish that there is a reasonable doubt. If you are accused or a person you care about is, have them contact me to discuss their defence on 0479 042 215.

16.01.2022 Question posed tonight "Are police allowed to drug test people who are walking down the street?" The answer is "no". They have no power to do that. Does it stop them? "No" the police over step their powers all the time. If you have been subject to a drug test or breath test while not in-charge of or driving a vehicle call me for advice. Damon

16.01.2022 Good Luck to Locantro Lawyers sponsored boxer Paul 'Showtime ' Fleming. Fighting in the Phillipines this weekend on his way to a World Title shot. I have been behind Paul for years. He is a legend, hardworker, supports a young family and is passionate about human rights. You deserve everything you get Brother.

15.01.2022 Great to see Barrister Nick Derrington today in the Supreme Court Brisbane. I look forward to calling you your honour soon!

15.01.2022 Drug offences are very prevalent in our community. After 23 years of investigating, prosecuting and defending trafficking, importation, production and possessions, I have developed a particular expertise obtaining the best results in bail hearings, trials where someone is not guilty, sentences and appeals. What separates me from other lawyers is that I recognise that drug matters and other crime often stems from addictions, mental health issues and other factors that de-ra...il an otherwise normal life. I have studied 4 degrees including an international masters in addictions studies through VCU in the U.S.A, Kings College in London and Adelaide Uni in Australia. No-one understands addiction better than I do. The other degrees including forensic mental health, psychology and public health mean that I have every angle of why someone becomes involved in a drug or any criminal matter covered. If you or someone you care about is in trouble with drugs, drug or alcohol related crime or because of mental health issues contact me on 0479 042 215. www.locantrolawyers.com

12.01.2022 I represented a young man on Appeal on April 15 this year and had his sentence of serving 3 months in prison set aside and he was released immediately. Page 18 of todays Couriermail reports the prosecution planning to appeal and "slamming" a judge for her ruling. Firstly, when I was a prosecutor I had respect for the Judiciary, always have and always will. It is appalling that the media are used to "slam" very senior members of our legal system. The prosecutors should jus...t appeal, instead they personally attack a particular Judge not even knowing or caring whether the Court of Appeal will agree with her. Secondly, the Judge got it right in setting aside the prison sentence because, as I say in the article, not every case is one calling for prison. My client was mentally ill at the time of the incident and remained so at the time of sentence. The result of the Appeal was just. I have particular expertise in appeals and all cases involving mental illness & substance abuse. www.locantrolawyers.com

12.01.2022 Dinner with the untagable Sicilians discussing ongoing legal matters and a major salami making festival. Great end to the day.

11.01.2022 Locantro Lawyers are proud to sponsor Shannon Shotgun OConnell this weekend in her challenge for the WBC title. Good luck Shannon!

08.01.2022 There is one question I like to ask law students. It is "what do you think separates a good lawyer from a bad one?" I encourage them to speak from a clients perspective. Answers such as knowing the law and experience are the two top answers on the board. I say neither count unless your client trusts that you have both and that you will fearlessly apply your knowledge and experience to their case. You need to be a defendant to truly understand just how much trust you need in your lawyer. As lawyers we should always remember the trust our clients place in us.

06.01.2022 Good luck tonight Sammy and good luck to Shannon down in Victoria. The fights are on!

04.01.2022 Keep an eye out for #brisbaneathlete this November featuring Dane Bird-Smith and the Brisbane bandits #danebirdsmith #brisbanebandits #brisbane

01.01.2022 Sam "Nanu" Brown fights on 9 April 2016 in Brisbane. One experienced and tough kickboxer. Locantro Lawyers are proud to be sponsoring her and will be ringside.