Pleading guilty? Speak to a criminal lawyer first

Often the first question on a client's mind when they are charged with an offence is "should I plead guilty or not guilty?". However, the answer to this question is much more complicated than it would first appear.

Here is why you should speak to a criminal lawyer in Sydney before making any decision about how to plead if charged in NSW.

What Are You Pleading Guilty To?

Pleading guilty means that you admit to having committed the offence that the police have charged you with and the circumstances surrounding that offence. In addition, there must be an agreed set of facts that reflect the offending behaviour for the court to read prior to then imposing a penalty on sentence (this last part is what people often miss and can make a significant difference in the outcome).