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Conferences
At time of writing, the cost of a
conference is $250.00 for up to one hour, or $300 if you need a conference outside normal business hours.
Pleading Guilty
The cost will vary depending on whether or not
your licence is at risk, or you are at risk of jail, or you are in
breach of a suspended jail term or a CBO. The range is $700 for the
simplest of cases, and over $1,500 for complicated cases.
Defending charges
A day in
court defending a charge or charges
will cost between $2800 and $3500, including all usual preparation.
More complicated cases will require a contest mention which can add a
further $1200
to the cost of the case.
Typical Costs
An example of legal costs incurred are:
- $250 for a conference and advice (at
which point you will find out if the defence has any reasonable
prospect of succeeding), or
- About $1750 (in total) to negotiate a resolution
to the case at contest mention (pre-hearing conference), including presenting a plea in
mitigation of penalty if required, or
- About $4200 (in total) to defend the charges at a
hearing, including presenting a plea in mitigation if any charges are
proved.
Extra expenses
Extra costs can occur if your case requires:
- unusual adjournments
- expert witness reports
- lengthy legal research
- travel and accommodation
- subpoenas or affidavits
- written memorandum of advice
- interlocutory applications
- attendance at police stations
- transcription of tape recordings
- excessive photcopying, photography or printing
costs
The above fees are for a barrister representing you in court, not a
solicitor.
Payment Options
Bank
Transfer:
R. J. Howells Pty Ltd
Trust Account
CBA
BSB: 063009
Account: 00168196
You must quote your surname on the transfer when depositing money into the account, and email confirmation
of payment to hkeating@vicbar.com.au
Credit
Card:
Complete
this
form, and follow the instructions on it.
Other
options: Cheque, cash, money order.
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