PRACTICE AREAS

Criminal proceedings · Cheque dishonour

Criminal & NI Act Matters

Legal assistance in criminal matters and proceedings relating to cheque dishonour under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

Handcuffs representing criminal and Negotiable Instruments Act matters

Overview

The practice includes criminal matters and matters under the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act). This includes proceedings concerning cheque dishonour under Section 138, as identified in the practice-area profile.

Matters and legal assistance

  • Advice and representation in criminal proceedings.
  • Assistance in NI Act matters, including Section 138 proceedings.
  • Support with reviewing case documents and understanding procedural steps relevant to the matter.
  • Preparation for prosecution or defence where instructed and appropriate.

A matter-specific process

Criminal and cheque-dishonour proceedings are governed by applicable law and procedural requirements. The relevant steps and available options depend on the record, procedural posture and facts of each case; this page is not a guide to statutory deadlines or an assessment of any particular dispute.

Legal assistance

Advice and representation are based on the circumstances and documents provided. No outcome is promised or implied.

Discuss a Criminal or NI Act Matter

Contact the office to discuss the proceedings and documents relevant to your matter.

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This page provides general information about areas of legal practice and is not advice on the facts of an individual matter.