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A DWC is a special court order where:

• You plead or are found guilty, but no conviction is entered

• The charge is dismissed without penalty (no fine or disqualification)

• It does not appear as a criminal conviction

Note: This is different from diversion – DWCs require court approval after considering the "gravity" of offending and consequences of a conviction.

Immediately if:

• You're being investigated by police (even if not charged)

• You've been arrested or asked to attend a police interview

• You've received court documents

• You're considering pleading guilty to any charge

Why Early Action Matters:

• We can often prevent charges being filed

• Early engagement preserves critical evidence

While duty lawyers provide basic assistance, they cannot:

✓ Conduct pre-hearing investigations ✓ Challenge police evidence effectively ✓ Negotiate with prosecutors pre-hearing ✓ Prepare proper sentencing submissions ✓ Apply for discharge without conviction ✓ Represent you at trials if needed

Our Advantage: Early engagement allows us to:

• Review police evidence for flaws

• Negotiate with prosecutors pre-court

• Prepare proper affidavit evidence

• Maximise chances of discharge without conviction or reduced penalties

Take immediate action:

• Do not contact the accuser (even to protest innocence) – this may breach protection orders.

• Document evidence: Save texts/emails, witness statements, or CCTV footage.

• Request police disclosure (we can help obtain this before court).

• Avoid discussing the case online or with others except your lawyer.

Key Defence Strategies:

✔ Challenging inconsistent victim statements

✔ Proving you weren’t present at the alleged time/location

✔ Highlighting motive for false allegations (e.g., custody disputes)