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If you have been charged with child abuse, it can be a very distressing and confusing time. You may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. At JJ Lawyers, we understand how daunting the criminal justice system can be, and we are here to help you through every step of the process.
Contact us today for a free consultation, and let us help you through this difficult time. Our experience and expertise will do everything possible to avoid a prison sentence. We will work tirelessly to get the charges against you dropped and fight to ensure you get the best possible outcome.
The Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program commenced in March 2016 in NSW. The program is designed to record evidence of child witnesses in a pre-recorded format before the commencement of trial. This allows child witnesses to give their evidence in a less confrontational and more relaxed setting.
The program aims to help children understand questions and answer correctly by allowing “trained witness intermediaries” to guide them. The system’s goal is to reduce the child’s anxiety and distress and raise the quality of evidence.
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When pleading not guilty to child sexual assault, the prosecution must prove that you had sexual intercourse with a child. If they can not do this beyond a reasonable doubt, then you will be found not guilty. Having an experienced lawyer on your side who can help you navigate the legal system and build a strong defence is essential.
Pleading guilty may result in a less harsher sentence than if you go to trial and are found guilty. If you plead guilty, the Court will consider this when sentencing you. The Court will also consider any other relevant matters, such as the impact of the offence on the victim, the offender’s age, and whether the offender has shown remorse.
If you have been accused of a child sexual offence, it is essential to seek legal advice as soon as possible. At JJ Lawyers, we have extensive experience in this area of law. We can provide you with the best possible defence for your case. We will fight to get the charges against you dropped and do everything we can to avoid a prison sentence.
For a woman, it is very difficult to deal with harassment, stalking and intimidation. Last year, I have applied for APVO against my neighbour.
Although I had CCTV footages and other evidence, to actually go through the whole court process is stressful, especially because I decided to represent myself in the court. Once I stepped into the legal process the realization hit me that having evidence may not be enough to win and protect myself from the defendant. When you represent yourself, the defendant’s solicitor sees that as an easy winning for his client and uses intimidation tactics.
I have contacted several solicitors but was put off by their emotionlessness approach. I contacted Jonathan Jaramillo from James and Jaramillo Lawyers who offered free first consultation. Comprehensive information offered by Jonathan was very impressive. He listened attentively and took time to answer my questions. He did not tell me what I wanted to hear, but what I needed to hear. I decided to represent myself and asked Jonathan if he would guide me and advise me throughout the process. This would be more cost-effective for me. Regardless of the size of the case, Jonathan was from the beginning to the end extremely professional, prompt and kind. He explained everything clearly making me feel confident with the legal process.
I have managed to get Interim Order in the early stage of the process-mention, which was protecting me till the final hearing in March 2024 when I won the case. This outcome could not have been achieved without working with Jonathan and his professional guidance. I can’t speak highly enough about Jonathan Jaramillo and recommend him for anyone who is looking for a good, responsive and reliable solicitor, and a genuine person.
Maninder Kaur Just wanted to say we were so blessed that we chose James and Jaramillo Lawyers , couldn’t have asked for lawyers better than than . The situation and mess that we were in earlier these lawyers stepped in and took the stress of our shoulders. He took time to understand our circumstances and was always available to ease our minds and take pressure of our minds . We know we could count on him anytime. Thank you so much . Really appreciate all that you did . Martin Glascoe Very positive experience with J&J today. Despite late engagement, Jonathan was able to make the necessary time to assist, providing a detailed list of supporting artefacts I needed to support my case, even taking a call at 8pm! The case plan was fully explained and I felt confident the best result would be achieved. Thanks J&J team! Jennifer Vargas Thank you to Jonathan and Jamie for your support. I highly recommend J&J Lawyers as they are professional and effective. What a great outcome in my case... Gracias Jonathan! Michael Metherell Jonathan and his team are very good at what they do. I was dealing with Jonathan and his assistant Jamie, they were both extremely helpful and supportive with helping me prepare for my court case. Jonathan holds himself very professionally in court and is a confident lawyer. Considering my circumstances where not great and had a hard case, Jonathan handled it well and in result of this it all went in my favour. I highly recommend him and his team. Thank you Jonathan, I'm very greatfull to have found you. Gail Best lawyers ever very thorough has your best interests at heart I wouldn't go Sidney C Positive experience & positive outcome - After being in contact with multiple different law firms, I found Jonathan was the right lawyer for us. He was very responsive (even outside working hours) and was able to provide us with one on one service. He took the time to understand our personal circumstances and was always available to ease our minds by providing clear and honest advice. Jonathan shows great confidence in his work which allowed us to place our trust in him for representation. During a highly stressful period, Jonathan definitely made the court process just that little bit easier. Your time and dedication to your work does not go unnoticed - thank you Jonathan! Jye Doyle I’d like to highly recommend Tom Seeney from James & Jaramillo Lawyers. Tom took me on as a client after I was struggling with a lawyer from another firm that took no care in my case. Tom has represented me in multiple cases now and has never failed to impress me with his professionalism and attention to detail, saving me from serious legal implications more times than I could’ve imagined. 5 stars, would not look past him. Angela Doyle I would like to highly recommend Tom Seeney. Mr Seeney took over my case at fairly short notice after my previous lawyer proved to be unsatisfactory. Tom was thorough, extremely knowledgeable about the law and professional in his demeanour at all times. I am so grateful that he took on my case as we got an outstanding outcome. Would highly recommend him. Big thank you from Jye, Liz and Anj. RIEG Wang I am so so grateful to find Tom to help my divorce case After almost one year with a really aweful law firm,which cost me a lot of money and put me in a very difficult position,i want to say big thank you to Tom,you are a great lawyer,but more importantly, a decent human To those who are stucking in a divorce case, i hope you can find a good lawyer like Tom and end the case soon! Mohammad Islam Very much professional and organised. I am really happy with the service they provided. Definitely recommend others to give them a call and book an appointment to see the difference.
Maninder Kaur Just wanted to say we were so blessed that we chose James and Jaramillo Lawyers , couldn’t have asked for lawyers better than than . The situation and mess that we were in earlier these lawyers stepped in and took the stress of our shoulders. He took time to understand our circumstances and was always available to ease our minds and take pressure of our minds . We know we could count on him anytime. Thank you so much . Really appreciate all that you did . Martin Glascoe Very positive experience with J&J today. Despite late engagement, Jonathan was able to make the necessary time to assist, providing a detailed list of supporting artefacts I needed to support my case, even taking a call at 8pm! The case plan was fully explained and I felt confident the best result would be achieved. Thanks J&J team! Jennifer Vargas Thank you to Jonathan and Jamie for your support. I highly recommend J&J Lawyers as they are professional and effective. What a great outcome in my case... Gracias Jonathan! Michael Metherell Jonathan and his team are very good at what they do. I was dealing with Jonathan and his assistant Jamie, they were both extremely helpful and supportive with helping me prepare for my court case. Jonathan holds himself very professionally in court and is a confident lawyer. Considering my circumstances where not great and had a hard case, Jonathan handled it well and in result of this it all went in my favour. I highly recommend him and his team. Thank you Jonathan, I'm very greatfull to have found you. Gail Best lawyers ever very thorough has your best interests at heart I wouldn't go Sidney C Positive experience & positive outcome - After being in contact with multiple different law firms, I found Jonathan was the right lawyer for us. He was very responsive (even outside working hours) and was able to provide us with one on one service. He took the time to understand our personal circumstances and was always available to ease our minds by providing clear and honest advice. Jonathan shows great confidence in his work which allowed us to place our trust in him for representation. During a highly stressful period, Jonathan definitely made the court process just that little bit easier. Your time and dedication to your work does not go unnoticed - thank you Jonathan! Jye Doyle I’d like to highly recommend Tom Seeney from James & Jaramillo Lawyers. Tom took me on as a client after I was struggling with a lawyer from another firm that took no care in my case. Tom has represented me in multiple cases now and has never failed to impress me with his professionalism and attention to detail, saving me from serious legal implications more times than I could’ve imagined. 5 stars, would not look past him. Angela Doyle I would like to highly recommend Tom Seeney. Mr Seeney took over my case at fairly short notice after my previous lawyer proved to be unsatisfactory. Tom was thorough, extremely knowledgeable about the law and professional in his demeanour at all times. I am so grateful that he took on my case as we got an outstanding outcome. Would highly recommend him. Big thank you from Jye, Liz and Anj. RIEG Wang I am so so grateful to find Tom to help my divorce case After almost one year with a really aweful law firm,which cost me a lot of money and put me in a very difficult position,i want to say big thank you to Tom,you are a great lawyer,but more importantly, a decent human To those who are stucking in a divorce case, i hope you can find a good lawyer like Tom and end the case soon! Mohammad Islam Very much professional and organised. I am really happy with the service they provided. Definitely recommend others to give them a call and book an appointment to see the difference.
Contact JJ Lawyers today for a free consultation if you have been charged with a child sexual offence. We have extensive experience in this area of law and can provide you with the best possible defence for your case.
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