Sacha @ Civic Law

I’m Sacha Sarah Smith, principal of Civic Law in Cairns. I have spent more than a decade in criminal defence, and I have seen what happens when people face the system without understanding how it actually works.

On this channel, I cover police powers, your rights at every stage, what the criminal courts in Queensland actually do, and the practical issues that arise when someone is charged. The aim is to provide clear, accurate, Queensland-specific information.

If you have been charged, are under investigation, or want to understand your rights before that happens, this channel is for you.

Civic Law is based in Cairns and acts for clients across Far North Queensland. Subscribe for regular videos on Queensland criminal law.