Threatening Violence — Fixed Fee
$4,800 — Fixed Fee
Threatening violence or threats to kill — Cairns Magistrates Court plea — $4,800 fixed Covers : review of the charge and full prosecution brief, advice on which offence section applies and the penalty range, sentencing submissions, and full court appearance. No hidden fees. One invoice. Additional mentions before the sentencing hearing are $950 each. All fees +10% GST.
What Is Included
Initial consultation to review your charge, the prosecution brief, and the circumstances of the alleged offence Identification of which offence section you are charged under — section 75 (threats) or section 308 (threats to kill or cause grievous bodily harm) — and advice on the difference in penalty and jurisdiction Review of the evidence — witness statements, text messages, audio recordings,…
What You Are Facing
Queensland law treats threats seriously. There are two main offences, and the charge you face depends on the nature of the threat alleged. Section 75 — Threats (Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld)) This offence covers threats to a person or their property. The maximum penalty is 2 years' imprisonment. All section 75 charges are dealt with in the Magistrates Court — they cannot be committed to the…
What Changes the Outcome
The nature of the threat. A general threat of harm is treated differently from a specific, detailed threat to kill. The words used, the context, and whether the threat was communicated directly or through a third person all affect the sentencing range. Whether the threat was accompanied by other conduct. A threat made alongside a physical assault, property damage, or breach of a protection order…
What Sacha Focuses On
The evidence in a threat charge often turns on one or two key questions: what was actually said, and in what circumstances. The prosecution brief typically includes the complainant's statement, any witness accounts, and — increasingly — text messages, audio recordings, or body-worn camera footage that captures the words used. Sacha will review the full brief before any advice is given about an…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between section 75 and section 308? Section 75 covers general threats — including threats to harm a person or damage property. The maximum penalty is 2 years and the matter stays in the Magistrates Court. Section 308 covers threats to kill or cause grievous bodily harm specifically. The maximum penalty is 7 years and the matter can go to the District Court. The charge you…