SA Support Person or Advocate for Minor Indictable Offence?

[PaulRB]

I have a friend who has been falsely accused of a charge of "assault, causing harm", that has no merit. He has asked the police prosecutor, and authorized them, to include me in communications, and assist him in his representations to them.

I am not representing him, as I am not qualified, however with legal advice to support him, I feel confident to help him in the pre-trial phase, without the expense of a solicitor. I don't expect it to go to trial.

Does he have a right to this form of support?

 

[Rob Legat - SBPL]

Probably, search the term ‘McKenzie friend’ in relation to the court he’s in.

 

[PaulRB]

Probably, search the term ‘McKenzie friend’ in relation to the court he’s in.

Thank you very much Rob, that was most helpful, and enlightening. I will put it to good use. I know that it would not be something for you to promote, but there is an informative website that covers the topic quite well. http://www.mckenziefriends.com.au/guide-to-a-mckenzie-friend.pdf . Thanks once again, Paul.