Writing a good character reference for court is an important factor in a case. If you or a friend or family member has been charged with a crime, a character reference can affect the Judge or Magistrate's impression of the accused in the context of the offending and also directly affect the sentencing outcome.

In this video, Bill Doogue explains what is involved in writing a good character reference.

Bill Doogue, partner of Melbourne criminal law firm Doogue + George, is a Law Institute Victoria Accredited Specialist, one of Melbourne's expert criminal law minds and a prolific commentator on all matters Melbourne criminal law. Visit https://melbournecriminallawyersblog.com to read the firm's blog or https://www.criminallawyers.com.au if you need more information about criminal law in Victoria. Call 03 9670 5111 if you need specialist criminal law advice.