Police Station Lawyer
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Police have asked you to come in for an interview. Or someone you know has been arrested and taken to the watch-house. Before anything else happens — before any questions are answered — call a lawyer. Call Sacha now.
Do Not Go Into a Police Interview Without a Lawyer
This is the single most important thing on this page. Under Queensland law, you have the right to speak with a lawyer before participating in a police interview. Police must inform you of this right and give you a reasonable opportunity to exercise it. A formal record of interview, once created, becomes part of the prosecution brief. Magistrates read it. Juries read it. It is almost never…
Your Rights at a Queensland Police Station
The Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld) gives you clear rights at the police station. These are not negotiable — they apply regardless of the alleged offence. You have the right to silence. You are not required to answer police questions about an alleged offence. The only details you must provide are your name and address. Beyond that — silence is your right, and exercising it cannot…
What Actually Happens at a Police Interview
If police have asked you to attend an interview — or if you have been arrested and brought to a police station — the process typically follows this sequence: 1. Arrival and processing. You are brought to a police station or watch-house. If arrested, your personal effects are taken and you are placed in a holding area. 2. The caution. Before any formal interview, police must caution you — informing…
“Police Just Want to Ask a Few Questions”
This is the most common scenario. Police call or attend your home and say they would like to ask a few questions about an incident. It sounds informal. It is not. What you should know: You do not have to go in immediately. You can ask for time to arrange legal advice. This is your right and police must accommodate a reasonable request. Even informal conversations are evidence. Police can — and do…
What Happens After the Interview
After the interview, police decide what happens next. The decision depends on the evidence, the seriousness of the charge, and your cooperation. Charged and released on police bail — you receive a Notice to Appear with a court date and bail conditions. Conditions may include curfew, non-contact provisions, or reporting to a police station. Charged and held in custody — if police bail is refused,…
Fixed Fees
- Police Station Lawyer — Business Hours — $1,950
- Police Station Lawyer — After Hours — $3,200
- Watch-House Visit — $1,650