Wendtman Legal in Newcastle, New South Wales | Criminal lawyer

Wendtman Legal

Locality: Newcastle, New South Wales

Phone: +61 403 644 399

Address: T&G Building, 2E / Level 2, 45 Hunter Street 2300 Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.wendtmanlegal.com.au

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18.01.2022 What happens if you are fined for breaching COVID 19 Directions ? If you receive a COVID-19 penalty notice the first thing you need to do is check the notice for the payment due date. If you are experiencing financial hardship, contact the fines administration agency to see if you can request an extension or ask to pay by instalments.... What if you think the fine has been unfairly issued? Some COVID-19 orders are vague and have been hastily drafted. Many people are struggling to understand what is allowed and what is not allowed. Police have had insufficient time and training to understand the orders, including what is a "reasonable excuse". This can mean that sometimes incorrect interpretations of the orders are made. You can request an independent review of the police officer’s decision to issue a penalty notice. The request should be sent prior to the penalty due date. If you are successful, the penalty notice may be withdrawn or you could receive a caution in place of the fine. When you should request a review: 1: You believe an error was made in the decision to issue the penalty notice (for example, you had a reasonable excuse for leaving your residence, even if your excuse was not one specified in the order) 2. There were circumstances beyond your control that led to the penalty notice; this could include homelessness, you have a mental illness, a cognitive impairment or a disability. Can you go to court? If you disagree with the findings of the independent reviewer you can elect to go to court. A court may find you guilty or not guilty. If your matter is heard at court and you are found guilty you should be aware that the court can increase your fine and the offence may carry a term of imprisonment. You should seek legal advice if you intend to go to court. These laws have been hastily implemented by the government and by police. This means that some people are going to be unfairly penalised. Please feel free to contact me if you need advice.

14.01.2022 Hi everyone What a week! In these times of uncertainty and undoubtedly stress, I just wanted you to know I am still open to assist in any traffic or police matters. Obviously in an attempt to keep appropriate social distancing if you need assistance we can discuss your matter via Skype or telephone conference.... So you are aware, the Chief Magistrate has taken extraordinary and necessary action and restricted requirements for attendance at local courts. Similar directions have been made for the District and superior courts. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are uncertain about your upcoming court matter. 0403 644 399 Most of all..Stay safe Steve

07.01.2022 Breaking News! NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman has announced that due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus "all new Supreme and District Court jury trials will be suspended until further notice" from tomorrow. "Current trials, where a jury has already been selected and empanelled, will continue".

04.01.2022 They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. Lest We Forget

04.01.2022 Can you leave your House ?? As of last night the Government has brought much tighter restrictions. Please read the updated material from the Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales Number 65 Monday, 30 March 2020.... But in summary: "The Minister directs that a person must not, without reasonable excuse, leave the person’s place of residence." A reasonable excuse might be one of the following: Examples of a reasonable excuse in Schedule 1 include leave for reasons involving (a) obtaining food or other goods and services, or (b) travelling for the purposes of work or education if it is not possible to do it at home, or (c) exercise, or (d) medical or caring reasons. Please be aware of the consequences if you are caught in a non essential "gathering": PENALTIES: Section 10 of the Public Health Act 2010 creates an offence if an individual fails to comply with a direction with a maximum penalty of imprisonment for 6 months or a fine of up to $11,000 (or both) plus a further $5,500 fine each day the offence continues. Corporations that fail to comply with a direction are liable to a fine of $55,000 and $27,500 each day the offence continues.