Case Conference - What does it mean to you?

Case Conference – What It Means for You

As part of the legal process in indictable matters, we need to have a formal meeting called a "case conference."

This is where your lawyer, and the prosecution lawyer discuss your case to figure out if it's possible to resolve it early or reduce the number of issues we need to argue later on.

Why Is This Important?

• If you decide to plead guilty early, it can reduce your sentence because the court gives a "discount" for saving time and resources.
• The earlier you plead guilty, the bigger the discount. For example:
• 25% off if you plead guilty in the Local Court.
• 10% off if you plead guilty within two weeks before the trial starts.
• 5% off if you plead guilty later or during the trial.
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What Happens During the Conference?

• Both the prosecution and I will meet, either in person or over video.
• We’ll go over the details of the case to see if we can reach an agreement or make the process smoother.
• This meeting must happen within six weeks after the charges are filed.

Your Role in the Process

• We can only act based on your specific instructions. This means we will not accept or reject any offers from the prosecution without discussing them with you first and getting your input at the right time.
• You will always have the final say in decisions regarding any offers made during the case.

Where Will This Take Place?

• Any space with video link facilities or phone facilities for the conference.
• As a client you need to be somewhere quiet and private.

If you have an indictable matter that you need to discuss please give us a call.