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Geraldton Magistrates Court is at number 15 Marine Terrace Geraldton, with the operating hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. The nearest intersection to Geraldton Magistrates Court is Marine Terrace and Forrest Street. The Court House is 200 metres from the town centre.Geraldton has one of the Western Australia’s busiest sea ports and a population of over 35,000 people. Iron ore, sheep, wheat and the Western Australian crayfish all play a major role in keeping this beautiful city moving forward.

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We recommend booking a 1 hour conference with your Geraldton lawyer before going to court. You will get expert advice on what you should do, the likely outcome and any preparation you need to do beforehand. You will also get a fixed quote on the cost for you to be represented in Geraldton Magistrates Court on the day.

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If you prefer, you can meet your lawyer at Geraldton Magistrates Court without the need for a conference beforehand. Some examples of when this will suit you are adjournments, simple pleas or when your case is listed for directions from the court (not a final hearing). And if you are not on bail, you may not even need to attend.

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Civil Trials in the Magistrates Court (WA)
Civil Trials in the Magistrates Court (WA)
Context More than 95% of civil matters are resolved without proceeding to a civil trial. It is, however, important to be aware of the procedures involved in a civil trial so that you are prepared in the event your matter does not resolve and a trial is necessary. This primer provides a summary of some…
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Intoxication and Insanity Defence in WA - New Perspectives
Intoxication and Insanity Defence in WA – New Perspectives
The Defence of Intoxication Using Intoxication as a defence in WA is governed by the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (WA) (‘the Code’). That section operates in conjunction with section 27 of the Code, which deals with the defence of Insanity in WA. The two sections operating together provide for the circumstances when Insanity…
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The Criminal Trial Process In WA
The Criminal Trial Process In WA
Offences and Courts Defending a charge in a criminal trial can be a very daunting experience, particularly when the person charged is unfamiliar with the criminal justice system. Trials can be heard in the Magistrates, District, or Supreme Court. The court in which a trial is heard usually depends on the severity of the offence. For…
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Intoxication Pleas: Fraught With Peril
Intoxication Pleas: Fraught With Peril
The Defence In the quarter century over which I’ve been practising in the criminal law, I have literally lost count of the clients whose primary explanation for their actions is “I was drunk/stoned or both”. Whilst intoxication may explain a multitude of behaviours in society, does it afford a defence at law? If so, is…
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