RCR Criminal Lawyers in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Criminal lawyer

RCR Criminal Lawyers

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3009 8444

Address: 15/270 Adelaide Street 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.brisbanelawyers.com.au

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25.01.2022 Nick Crawford is the partner of the RCR Criminal Lawyers. Nick has been working in the criminal justice system since 1996 and appears in all types of offences ranging from traffic matters to homicide. Specifically, he has extensive knowledge of homicide, armed robbery and drug trafficking matters. Nick has a unique ability to be able to pin point the areas of weakness in a brief and work tenaciously to obtain the best result for you. Additionally, Nick has successfully advocated in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) in relation to security licences and also represented a number of high profile restaurants and hotels within the Brisbane area in relation to matters under the Food, Liquor and Gaming legislation.

24.01.2022 In April our client was remanded in custody with Police alleging he sped down his driveway towards 4 Police officers at speed. He was shot at 5 times and pursued down the Bunya Highway in Kingaroy. He was charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm (max penalty of life imprisonment) and other driving, drug and weapons offences. Zoe Kansky reviewed the brief and negotiated the charge down to a dangerous operation of a motor vehicle (max of 3 years imprisonment) as intent to harm the Officers could not be made out. Zoe appeared in the Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday and our client was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment with immediate parole release after having served 5 months in jail. This was an excellent result with the client having to serve less than a third of his head sentence.

23.01.2022 On 9 February, Nick Crawford appeared instructing Scott Lynch of Counsel in the Supreme Court for our client charged with money laundering. This offence carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. Our client plead guilty to recklessly money laundering almost $200,000.00 across three bank accounts. She had no previous criminal history and was sentenced to a period of two years imprisonment, wholly suspended for a period of two years.

21.01.2022 Zoe joined the RCR criminal law team in 2017 as a law clerk and is now an admitted lawyer appearing before Courts across Brisbane, the Sunshine and Gold Coast. Zoe is familiar with the different procedures across jurisdictions and ensures her clients understand what is happening with their charges from day one until their trial or sentence. Zoe acts in all private and legally aided criminal matters and has previously represented clients charged with minor drug possessions to ...supply and drug trafficking, sexual offences, violent offences including assault occasioning bodily harm, serious assault, torture and wounding, burglary and enter premises, driving offences, breach matters and domestic violence offences. For clients in custody, Zoe has a proven track record of successfully obtaining bail and has assisted many clients with placement in residential rehabilitation centres. On several occasions, these extra steps have resulted in her clients with serious offences staying out of custody at sentence. Zoe understands the effect criminal charges have on all aspects of her clients and their families lives and can assist with show cause submissions to employers or Departments so they can continue to work whilst their charges progress and complete bail variations when circumstances change. Please do not hesitate to contact Zoe on 3009 8489 to discuss your charges.

21.01.2022 Hi Miss Zoe, Just thought I’d send u a quick email saying even this far down the track I still really appreciated everything you done for me. Thanks to you n the barrister on that day I was able to be there to be there for my son just as he was born so yeah without you, that wouldn’t have been the case for me so thank you again you’re awesome. A thank you email from one of Zoe’s clients who received immediate parole release in September last year in relation to a drug trafficking offence after spending 9m in rehabilitation.

21.01.2022 Commercial possession of MDMA In November 2019, our client was arrested in possession of some 47 capsules of MDMA near a nightclub in the Mackay CBD. A brief of evidence was sought and submissions made by Nick Crawford resulted in the matter being dealt with on a summary basis before the Magistrates Court instead of before the Mackay Supreme Court. On 25 August 2020, Nick Crawford appeared before the Mackay Magistrates Court, our client pleaded guilty to 1 x Possession of Dangerous Drugs and 1 x Obstruct and was sentenced to 9 months Probation with no conviction being recorded.

21.01.2022 Friday Wrap Up: Nicholas Crawford appeared instructing counsel Nicholas Brown before the Brisbane Supreme Court on 17 November 2020. The most serious charges our client faced was possession of 10.212 grams of pure methylamphetamine and 14.45 grams of pure MDMA. Our client was sentenced to a head sentence of 3 years imprisonment with immediate parole release. Our client was grateful to remain in the community in the circumstances. Today Sam O’Connor of our office appeared wit...h her client before the Brisbane Arrest Court for sentence. Following a search warrant in September, her client was charged with a number of offences including possession of the dangerous drugs: methylamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine, Xanex, Valium and GHB. Her client was also charged with the possession of used pipes, bongs, digital scales, restricted drugs and $1900 in Australian currency. Sam O’Connor successfully advocated a good behaviour bond with a condition to attend a Drug and Alcohol Assessment Referral (DAAR) course was the appropriate penalty. Our client was pleased with the result as a conviction was not recorded against her. See more

20.01.2022 Nick Crawford mentioned in today's Courier Mail for a bail application last Friday, 30 October 2020 in the Brisbane Supreme Court.

18.01.2022 RCR Criminal Lawyers are preferred suppliers of Legal Aid Queensland. Legal Aid is a government funded organisation that can financially assist you with your criminal matters. If you think you might be eligible for Legal Aid, one of our lawyers can submit a Legal Aid application for you. ... If you would like to know more please dont hesitate to call us on 3009 8444 or send us a message.

18.01.2022 It's been a busy week for RCR Criminal Lawyers. Nick Crawford has instructed Counsel in the Brisbane Supreme Court for one of the defendants charged with two counts of murder. The trial is expected to run for three more weeks.

18.01.2022 Friday Wrap Up: This week, a successful submission sent by Sam O’Connor of our office resulted in Police Prosecutions agreeing to discontinue one charge of Unlawful use of motor vehicle and a charge of Acts Intended to cause GBH or transmit serious disease. The charge of Acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm is a serious offence carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. It was alleged by police that our client attempted to shoot the complainant with a projectile shot from a firearm.

17.01.2022 Good morning Zoe, I just wanted to say a big Thank You so much for the great work you have done representing my son. We as a family appreciate everything you have done to be that voice for my son and myself. A thank you email from Mum for a great result for her 21 year son sentenced in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this week. Our client was given a significant discount at sentence due to his early plea, youth and engagement with mental health services.

17.01.2022 No Jail for 8.9gram Possession on Probation: Zoe Kansky represented a 38-year old client in the Richlands Magistrates Court for possessing 8.9g of methylamphetamine. The offence was committed whilst on probation but after lengthy submissions on recent case comparatives and rehabilitation efforts, her client stayed out of custody and sentenced to immediate parole. This was an excellent result and fast resolution for the client as any possession over 2 grams must generally be dealt with in the Supreme Court.

16.01.2022 Client released on Supreme Court Bail Zoe Kansky obtained Supreme Court bail with strict conditions on Monday for a client charged with over 100 drug offences. Our client was released from custody to enter a full-time residential rehabilitation program while his matter progresses through the Southport Magistrates Court.

13.01.2022 Friday Wrap Up: It was a busy week for the RCR Criminal Lawyers, here are some of this weeks great results: - Brisbane Matters ... Nick Crawfords client was charged with possession of over 1kg of Methamphetamine and possessing several firearms. His lengthy submission was accepted resulting in all charges being discontinued on Wednesday before the Supreme Court. Tyronne Thomas appeared instructing Scott Lynch of Counsel in the District Court for a client charged with Cannabis Trafficking over a 9 month period moving 41 kilograms of drugs. After lengthy submissions, he received 3 years imprisonment with an immediate release on parole. On Friday, Zoe Kansky successfully obtained bail in the Magistrates Court for a young client with 22 outstanding charges and obtained a short suspended sentence for a client who scaled the Capricornia Jail roof whilst in custody. - Beenleigh Magistrates Court Nick Crawford successfully negotiated with Beenleigh Police Prosecutions to have an arson of a vehicle and two break and enter charges discontinued. - St George Magistrates Court Tyronne Thomas instructing Nick Brown of Counsel appeared with a charged with unlawfully supplying firearms and possessing 10 or more firearms and entered successful negotiations with Prosecutions resulting in the discontinuance of the charges.

13.01.2022 RCR Criminal Lawyers made it out to Dalby and the Sunshine Coast for Court this week. Here is this weeks Friday wrap up: - Brisbane Supreme Court In April 2018, our 25 year old client was charged with trafficking in Dangerous Drugs for a period of 12 months. Nick Crawford negotiated the trafficking period down to 4 months and listed the matter for sentence. Nick Brown of Counsel appeared with us and our client received a head sentence of 3 years and released on immediate pa...role with time served. - Maroochydore District Court On Monday, Tyronne successfully argued that his client should be granted bail pending her appeal from her sentence in the Magistrates Court at Nambour where she was sentenced to actual imprisonment. It was argued at the application that the Magistrates sentence was manifestly excessive and that she should have been given the opportunity of immediate parole. She was released from custody. - Dalby Magistrates Court Tyronne appeared before the Dalby Magistrates Court on Wednesday. After successful negotiations with Prosecutions, 26 of his clients charges were discontinued including weapons supply and break and enter offences. His client entered pleas of guilty to 38 offences in total, all of which were committed while he was on parole. Tyronne managed to convince the Magistrate to release him on a suspended sentence, which means he wont have to stay in custody any longer and apply for parole.

12.01.2022 Another great result for one of our clients. All charges withdrawn from the Brisbane District Court.

12.01.2022 Welcome to the Rostron Carlyle Rojas Criminal Lawyers Facebook page! Life can be extremely unpredictable; sometimes life takes you down the wrong track or presents you with unexpected situations that cause you to make rash decisions. Rostron Carlyle Rojas Criminal Lawyers are excellent advocates who are passionate about criminal law and protecting your rights. RCR Lawyers are a Legal Aid preferred supplier and can assist you with your Legal Aid applications. We take great ...pride in the long-term relationships we build with our clients. If youd like to know more, please call us on 3009 8444 or send us a message. See more

11.01.2022 On Tuesday, 1 December, Tyronne Thomas appeared before the Beenleigh Magistrates Court for a client charged with numerous domestic violence offences, including assault. He was in a show-cause situation by virtue of the legislation, which means the onus is on the defendant to prove why his continued incarceration was not justified. After submissions, Tyronne was able to persuade the Magistrate to grant him bail. The same day, Tyronne Thomas appeared instructing Counsel before ...the Beenleigh District Court. His client entered pleas of guilty to over 50 property offences including numerous Burglaries, dangerously operating a motor vehicle and unlawfully using motor vehicle charges. The total damage caused by his client’s offending was in excess of $50,000, offending which usually attracts a sentence involving a parole eligibility date. After submissions from Counsel, the Presiding Judge gave our client a combination of a suspended sentence and parole to ensure that he was given a certainty of release. He will be released on this suspended sentence and court ordered parole on 12 January 2021. See more

10.01.2022 Tyronne has been working in the area of criminal law since early 2014. He initially worked for a Specialist Criminal Law Firm for over 3 years before commencing his employment with Rostron Carlyle Rojas in June 2017. During this time, he has appeared in a range of matters in the Magistrates Court, District Court and Supreme Court. Tyronne specialises in all types of criminal law matters, whether it be drink driving offences, drug trafficking offences, property related offence...s or murder. Tyronne has been involved in a number of complex criminal trials in the District and Supreme Courts instructing Counsel. He has a unique ability to patiently and succinctly explain the Court process to clients so that they stay well informed at each stage of their matter. Tyronne also specialises in bail applications both in the Magistrates and Supreme Courts. He has a successful track record in obtaining bail for his clients in the Supreme Court without the extra cost of engaging Counsel. Tyronne ensures that his clients can contact him at any time on his mobile 0408 760 860 as he understands that people can be charged and arrested after hours. See more

10.01.2022 Friday Wrap Up: - Maroochydore District Court Tyronne Thomas appeared before the Maroochydore District Court instructing Counsel for a client charged with armed robbery and break and enter offences. An aggravating feature was that our client was also on suspended sentences at the time for break and enter offending. After submissions, the Presiding Judge had deemed that our client had served enough time and was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment with an immediate release on pa...role. - Brisbane District Court Our Nambour client was charged with trafficking, supplying and possession of dangerous drugs. Nick Crawford negotiated with the Prosecution resulting in the discontinuance of the trafficking and supply charge. The remaining exceed schedule possession breached a suspended sentence before the Supreme Court from 2019. The matter was finalised this week and our client received 4 years imprisonment with parole eligibility in September 2020. Considering all of the circumstances this was an excellent result.

10.01.2022 Very busy this week with 54 court appearances, heres this weeks wrap up: Brisbane Supreme Court On Monday, our 23 year old client was remanded in custody on a Notice to Appear for one dangerous operation of a motor vehicle charge in the Richlands Magistrates Court. Zoe Kansky appeared at an urgent Supreme Court bail application and our client was released on Wednesday afternoon. ... Zoe Kansky appeared instructing Counsel in the Supreme Court on Wednesday and Thursday for drug sentences. Her first client plead guilty to trafficking in methylamphetamine and related drugs and weapons offences after spending 8 months in custody and 5 months in residential rehabilitation. Her second client plead guilty to possessing 10 grams of pure methylamphetamine and a small quantity of cannabis. Both clients received immediate parole release on the day of sentence with no additional time served. This was an excellent result given both offences carry a maximum term of imprisonment of 25 years. Southport District Court Our client was initially charged with home invasion, submissions were made and accepted to Southport DPP resulting in the charge being reduced to a burglary and wilful damage. Nick Crawford instructed Counsel in the District Court and our client was sentenced to a wholly suspended term of imprisonment.

07.01.2022 Friday Wrap Up: - Brisbane Supreme Court On Thursday, Zoe Kanskys client stayed out of custody at her Supreme Court sentence. She was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment with immediate parole release for the possession of 19g of methylamphetamine (14.5g pure) and six used pipes which were found in her bedroom. ... - Brisbane District Court Nick Crawford appeared before the Brisbane District Court instructing Nick Brown of counsel in relation to a sentence for trafficking over a five (5) months period. After hearing submissions and case comparatives, our client, 25 year old man from Kallanghur was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment with immediate parole. - Caboolture Magistrates Court Sam OConnor attended the Caboolture Magistrates Court for a lengthy sentence this morning. Her client was sentenced to a suspended sentence and was released from custody for 13 offences.

05.01.2022 Samantha OConnor has been employed at Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers since June 2015 and has been a valued member of our criminal law team since 2016. She regularly appears as a solicitor advocate on behalf of her clients for bail applications and sentences before the Magistrates Courts and Childrens Court throughout Queensland. Samantha has also previously appeared as a solicitor advocate for the purposes of Supreme Court Bail applications. Samantha has experience in a varie...ty of criminal law matters ranging from traffic matters, to assault charges, to drug related offences and domestic violence offences. Samantha appears and instructs Counsel for complex bail applications, trials and sentences before the District Court and Supreme Courts. Samantha has an interest in criminal law and solely practices in this specialised area of the law. Samantha is a highly approachable lawyer and assists her clients to understand and navigate the court processes. Samantha is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for her clients and works hard to ensure that their rights are protected at all times. See more

04.01.2022 Friday Wrap Up: - Rockhampton Supreme Court This week on Wednesday Sam O’Connor attended Rockhampton Supreme Court to appear to instruct Counsel for a Supreme Court sentence. Her client was sentenced in relation to possessing 5.978 pure grams of the dangerous drug methylamphetamine for a commercial purpose. She was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment with court ordered parole in December of this year. - Sandgate Magistrates Court... Sam O’Connor appeared before the Sandgate Magistrates Court on behalf of her client on Thursday of this week. Her client was sentenced in relation to an attempted enter premises of an Audi vehicle. Her client had a 9 page criminal history and was 21 years of age. Her client was on three parole orders at the time of the commission of the offence. The Magistrate sentenced her client to 9 months imprisonment was appropriate with immediate parole eligibility. See more

02.01.2022 This week, Zoe Kansky negotiated the discontinuance of serious charges for her client. The client was charged with drug trafficking in methylamphetamine for an 8-month period. Trafficking in dangerous drugs has a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment. The evidence relied upon by the Police was contained in telephone intercepts and downloads. Upon review of the brief of evidence, there was nothing to suggest that her client was ‘carrying on the business’ of trafficking as required in the legislation. After negotiation, the Prosecution agreed to substitute the charge to three isolated supply charges. This is an excellent result for the client moving forward as the charges now accord with her offending.

02.01.2022 Brisbane District Court Trial In October 2020, Sam O’Connor of our office was involved in a trial before the Brisbane District Court. Her client was charged with offences of Sexual Assault and Rape from December 2009. Initially her client had participated in an interview with police shortly after the alleged offences in 2009 providing his version of events. At that time, our client was advised by police the decision had been made not to prefer charges based on the sufficien...cy of evidence test. In March of 2019, the police investigation was re-opened and our client was charged with the alleged offences from 2009. Following a review of the brief, our office requested disclosure regarding the internal QPS documents relating to the original investigation the decision to re-open the matter. The matter proceeded to trial before the Brisbane District Court. At the conclusion of the Crown’s evidence a no-case submission was made by Counsel briefed in the matter. Ultimately, the Presiding Judge agreed that there was no case to answer based on the evidence presented to the Court regarding consent and mistake of fact. The jury was directed by the Judge to give a verdict of not guilty. Our client was acquitted of all Counts on the indictment. It was an outstanding outcome for our client as it gave him the opportunity to move on with his life.

02.01.2022 Recent matters resolved by way of successful submissions: - Sam OConnor of our office sent a submission to police seeking the return of $7300 seized from our clients vehicle in June 2020. In summary, Sam submitted the currency was derived from a legitimate source and was not subject to any charge. The submission was ultimately successful which will result in the return of the money to our client. - Our 37 year old client was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm a...s the result of a fight with a neighbour. Our client strongly contested the charge, Zoe Kansky and Nick Crawford reviewed the brief of evidence finding that our client was provoked and defending himself. Police Prosecutions accepted our submission and the offence was dropped to a public nuisance ticket in the Redcliffe Magistrates Court. Please do not hesitate to contact our office on 3009 8444 or send us a message to discuss your charges.

01.01.2022 Clients charges discontinued following Mental Health Court hearing: Tyronne Thomas appeared instructing counsel before the Mental Health Court on Monday, 17 August. After submissions, the Mental Health Court determined that our client was of unsound mind at the time of committing her offences. The charges will therefore be discontinued against her. Client granted immediate parole for wounding charge: Tyronne Thomas appeared instructing Counsel before the Brisbane District ...Court on Friday for a client charged with wounding. Our client was granted an immediate release on parole after persuading the court that he had made significant steps to rehabilitate himself. Contact Tyronne Thomas on 3009 8481 should you have any queries regarding your criminal charges.

01.01.2022 On Tuesday, Sam O’Connor appeared on behalf of her client before the Brisbane Magistrates Court for the purposes of a bail application. Her client was in a show cause position and charged with serious offences such as trafficking in dangerous drugs. The allegation was that her client was involved in the distribution of wholesale quantities of methylamphetamine. Her client had recently been sentenced to a suspended term of imprisonment for drug offences, had a 5 page criminal history and had previous convictions for failing to appear and breaching bail conditions. Sam successfully argued that cause could be shown through the imposition of strict conditions and bail was granted with conditions.