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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
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
Bail application process in South Australia – a quick guide
News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court. Bail is an agreement with Police and the Court that you will do (and not do) certain things. Bail agreements can include a range of conditions like: To
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,
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
“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
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
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
The impact of rising petrol prices on crime and the South Australian police force
News / Latest Craig Caldicott Lawyers are here to talk (and walk) you through what to expect when you go to Court. South Australia has recently experienced a noticeable increase in petrol drive-offs. While concerning, this trend is not entirely unexpected given the ongoing cost of living pressures and the
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
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
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
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
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
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’