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Catch up on the latest news from Craig Caldicott Lawyers. We are here to talk (and walk) you through South Australian Law, updates and changes and what to expect when you go to court. 

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Craig Caldicott on ABC Radio Adelaide

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  Craig Caldicott OAM was recently on ABC Radio Adelaide’s Drive program to discuss an important legal issue that affects all South Australians: what rights people have when they

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Should I tell my lawyer everything?

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  The short answer from a criminal lawyer is: it depends. What does it depend on? Deciding what to tell your lawyer depends on a few things such as

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Drug driving laws in South Australia

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  In South Australia, ‘drug driving’ is an offence of driving with prescribed drug in oral fluid.  Prescribed drugs include:  THC / cannabis Methylamphetamine MDMA Cocaine   In South Australia,

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The major indictable Court process

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  Being charged with a major indictable offence can be a daunting and scary time.  ‘Major indictable’ is the most serious category of offence in South Australia. This category

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“Tough on crime” – The real impact on our youth 

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  ABC reporter Kirstie Wellauer has recently written an article urging the government to intervene and break the cycle of crime in the youth justice system. The article gives

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Australian Criminal Lawyers Conference 2026

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  The Craig Caldicott Legal team have returned inspired from the Australian Criminal Lawyers Conference 2026 in Sydney. Graciously hosted by Doogue and George Defence Lawyers, this year’s conference

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Some common phrases in criminal law

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  If you are involved in the criminal justice system, you are likely to hear a number of legal terms used repeatedly. Understanding what these phrases mean can help

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The public sex offender registry 

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  Various amendments to the Child Sex Offender Registration Act 2006 (SA) came into operation on 16 February 2026, marking an important shift in how information about certain offenders

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Mobile phones – What is “use”? 

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  The installation of mobile detection cameras in South Australia has generated an increase in expiation notices (fines) for mobile phone use whilst driving. The way the law defines

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E-Scooters

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  In 2025, with the rise in popularity of e-scooters, many changes were made to the law to regulate the use of e-scooters. July 2025 to July 2026 is

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Engaging a criminal lawyer

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  Getting a criminal lawyer is not something you want to do. It is something that you should and need to do when charged with a criminal offence.  Here

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Drink driving – Cutting through the confusion 

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  Drink driving’ covers a range of offences. It can be confusing because there are many different acronyms and charges when it comes to drink driving. These include:  Prescribed

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Craig Caldicott Lawyers – An introduction

News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court.  Craig Caldicott Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in Criminal Defence matters. Craig established the business in 2023 and hasn’t looked back since.  With over 60 years’

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