Criminal defence, across every court.
Vulcan Chambers practises criminal law and criminal law only. The members of chambers appear in every court of New Zealand, up to and including the Supreme Court.
Where the chambers act.
The members take on a full range of criminal work, from first summary appearances to serious jury trials and appeals. Common areas include the following.
01
Serious and violent crime
Charges under the Crimes Act, including assault, aggravated offending, and matters carrying the risk of imprisonment.
02
Drug offences
Prosecutions under the Misuse of Drugs Act, from possession through to supply and manufacture charges.
03
Fraud and financial
Dishonesty and financial offending, including cases turning on documents, disclosure, and expert evidence.
04
Traffic and driving
Land Transport Act charges, including excess breath and blood alcohol, dangerous driving, and licence matters.
05
Family violence
Defending family violence charges and related protection order and bail conditions.
06
Jury trials and appeals
Defended hearings, jury trials, and appeals against conviction and sentence in the higher courts.
07
Parole Board
Appearances before the New Zealand Parole Board, including recall proceedings and applications for release.
08
Proceeds of crime
Defending restraint and forfeiture applications brought under the proceeds of crime regime, including asset and profit orders.
From first appearance to final appeal.
Members of chambers have appeared successfully in courts and tribunals throughout New Zealand, up to and including the Supreme Court.
01
Tribunals and District Court
First appearances, bail, summary hearings, and defended matters.
02
High Court
Serious charges, jury trials, and sentencing on indictment.
03
Court of Appeal
Appeals against conviction and sentence.
04
Supreme Court of New Zealand
The final appellate court, for questions of general or public importance.
How a case is run.
Step onE
Advice, early
You are told where the case stands and what the realistic options are before decisions are made.
Step two
Prepared for trial
Every case is worked up as if it will be fought, so nothing is left to the morning of the hearing.
Step three
Argued in court
The barrister you instructed is the barrister who appears and argues the defence.
Speak to a barrister who argues criminal cases every week.
Contact a member of chambers directly, or send an enquiry for the appropriate barrister to respond.
