Conditional Release Order Lawyers Sydney
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Conditional Release Order Lawyers Sydney
A conditional release order can be made with or without a conviction recorded. An order without conviction means no criminal record. The court considers the nature of the offence, your character and other relevant circumstances before deciding whether to grant it.
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You Have Been Charged: What Happens Next
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Your Matter Is Listed for Sentence
An application for a conditional release order is made at the time of sentence. Your lawyer should prepare submissions addressing the relevant factors and supporting material including character references and evidence of good character. That material should be assembled before the sentencing date. The strength of the submissions can significantly affect the outcome.
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We Identify What Is Needed
We advise on the specific material required for your sentencing case having regard to the charge, the applicable sentencing range and your personal circumstances. Character references from credible sources, any psychiatric or psychological report where relevant, evidence of rehabilitation and any other supporting material are identified at this stage. We advise on who should provide references, what they must address and how they should be structured to carry the greatest weight before the court.
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We Assemble the Sentencing Case
A sentencing case is built from every document and piece of evidence that speaks to your character, your circumstances and your prospects. We work with you to identify the material that is available, advise on what needs to be obtained and confirm every element is prepared properly and in time. Character references are reviewed before they are filed. Where a psychiatric or psychological report is required, we arrange the referral and confirm the report addresses the matters relevant to sentencing.
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We Prepare the Submissions
Written submissions addressing the objective seriousness of the offending, the applicable sentencing range, your personal circumstances and every available mitigating factor are prepared in advance of the hearing. The submissions identify the strongest available sentencing outcome and make the case for it in a form that the Judge can act upon. Every relevant factor is addressed, nothing is left for the day of the hearing that could have been addressed in writing beforehand.
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We Appear at the Sentencing Hearing
We appear at the sentencing hearing with all material assembled and before the court. Oral and written submissions are made addressing the appropriate penalty, the circumstances of the offending and your personal history. The prosecutor makes submissions on the objective seriousness of the offence. The Judge then determines the sentence having regard to all of the material and submissions placed before the court. A well-prepared sentencing case makes a material difference to the outcome.
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Your Matter Is Finalised
Available sentencing orders range from a Section 10 conditional release order without conviction, through to a fine, community corrections order, intensive correction order or, in the most serious matters, full-time imprisonment. The outcome depends on the seriousness of the offence, your personal circumstances and the quality of the material placed before the court. From the moment the plea is entered, every available step is taken to achieve the strongest possible sentencing outcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a free initial consultation available?
Yes. You speak directly with a criminal defence lawyer about the specific charge, the applicable sentencing range, what material is required to achieve the strongest available outcome and what the realistic prospects are. You will receive frank and clear advice on your position before any decision is made or any work commences. Call 1300 274 652 to speak with a lawyer now.
What happens if I call now?
You will speak directly with a criminal defence lawyer who will assess the charge, the applicable sentencing range and what material needs to be assembled before the hearing date. Sentencing preparation takes time and the earlier a lawyer is engaged after a plea is entered, the more thoroughly the sentencing case can be prepared.
What is a conditional release order?
A conditional release order is a sentencing order that may be made with or without the recording of a conviction. Where made without conviction, it is the outcome known as a Section 10 and results in no criminal record. Where made with a conviction, it imposes conditions for a specified period without a custodial penalty. The court determines which form of the order is appropriate having regard to the charge, the offender's history and the subjective material placed before the court.
What is a character reference and how does it help?
A character reference is a written statement from someone who knows you well addressing your character, conduct and standing in the community. Strong references from credible sources are placed before the court as part of the sentencing case. They speak to your good character and the circumstances of your life in a way that influences the Judge's assessment of the appropriate penalty. We advise on who should provide references, what they must address and how they should be structured.
How long before court should I start preparing?
Sentencing preparation should begin as early as possible after a decision to plead guilty is made. Character references take time to arrange. Psychiatric or psychological reports require an appointment and a reporting period. The more time available, the more thorough the sentencing case can be. Leaving preparation until shortly before the court date is the most common and avoidable mistake in sentencing proceedings.
How much will this cost?
Fixed fee options are available for most Local Court sentencing matters and fees are confirmed before any work begins. Your lawyer provides a clear and detailed fee estimate at the initial consultation based on the nature of the charge and the scope of the sentencing case required. For District Court sentencing, a separate detailed estimate is provided. You will know the full cost before proceeding.
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