Professional Advice & Representation for Criminal Trials in Adelaide
Nicholas Vadasz LLB Barrister & Solicitor has over 40 years of experience in preparing cases and appearing as counsel in court to fight his client's case. He has regularly appeared at all levels of South Australian courts, from the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts through to the High Court of Australia, and interstate Supreme Courts.
Going to Trial
Nicholas is able to handle all aspects of your trial, from the time of arrest to the acquittal, sentencing or appeal. He is able to represent at trials where possible. Not only does he have over four decades of experience in these matters, but he also has an impressive track record of successful results.
He has extensive experience in defending clients charged with a full range of offences including, but not limited to:
- Drug trafficking
- Violence
- Theft
- Fraud
- Sexual matters
- Murders
- Driving offences, including death by dangerous driving
Early Guilty Pleas
While it may seem counter-intuitive, there can be advantages in entering an early guilty plea. You could ultimately receive a lighter sentence than you would if you were found guilty after a trial. The law provides a reduction of up to 40% for guilty pleas in the Magistrate’s Court and up to 35% (or 25% for certain crimes) in the higher courts when there is an early guilty plea.
Each matter has to be weighed individually, and some of the key factors taken into account by a court when setting a reduction in sentence include:
- When the guilty plea was made (the earlier in proceedings that you plead guilty, the greater the reduction you receive)
- If the reduction is proportionate to the seriousness of the offence
- The number of offences, and whether the defendant is pleading guilty to all of them
Nicholas Vadasz has conducted a number of recent court of appeal cases involving the proper application of the reduction of an early guilty plea.
Contact Nicholas for experienced and professional representation on (08) 8231 4646.