Robbery Lawyer Cairns — Fixed Fee
$5,500 — Fixed Fee
Robbery plea — $5,500 (Magistrates Court) | $12,000 (District Court) Robbery under s 409 of the Criminal Code is an indictable offence. Most robbery matters proceed to the District Court. The $5,500 fee applies where the matter is dealt with summarily — typically youth matters or lower-value matters where the prosecution elects summary disposition. District Court matters are covered under the District Court Plea fixed fee . Covers : initial consultation, review of the prosecution brief, bail…
What Is Included
Initial consultation to review your charge, the prosecution brief, and the circumstances of the alleged offence Honest advice on the likely penalty range — including whether imprisonment is a realistic risk in your matter Review of all prosecution material including CCTV, witness statements, and co-accused material Advice on whether the charge or the facts alleged can be negotiated with the…
The Sentencing Range and What Affects It
Robbery carries a wide sentencing range. The factors that determine where a matter sits within that range are the ones Sacha addresses before the hearing. The nature and degree of violence. A threat of violence with no physical contact is treated differently from a sustained physical assault. The court will consider what actually happened, not just the charge as laid. Where the prosecution's…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will I go to prison for robbery? Imprisonment is within the sentencing range for robbery, and for serious matters it is the likely outcome. For a first offence with limited violence, no weapon, genuine mitigating factors, and thorough submissions, a non-custodial outcome is achievable in the right case. Sacha will give you an honest assessment at the first consultation. What is the difference…