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Quillio analyses briefs of evidence, builds chronologies, finds sentencing authorities, and helps Australian criminal lawyers prepare bail applications and sentencing submissions faster.
Quillio is an AI legal assistant for Australian criminal lawyers. It is trained on AU criminal legislation, sentencing authorities, and procedural rules across all state and territory jurisdictions. Use it to analyse briefs of evidence, build chronologies, research sentencing authority, and draft bail applications and sentencing submissions — with citations to current AU authority.
Why criminal lawyers use Quillio
Criminal practice runs on briefs of evidence, sentencing precedent, and short timelines. Quillio is built for the volume — analysing 800-page briefs in minutes, building chronologies for trial preparation, and surfacing the sentencing authorities that actually apply to your client's circumstances. It understands the difference between NSW District Court and Queensland District Court sentencing practice.
Statutes and authorities
Key statutes
- Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)
- Crimes Act 1958 (VIC)
- Criminal Code Act 1899 (QLD)
- Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (WA)
- Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA)
- Crimes Act 1914 (Cth)
- Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)
- Bail Act 2013 (NSW)
- Sentencing Act 1991 (VIC)
- Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (QLD)
Leading cases
- Veen v The Queen (No 2) (1988) 164 CLR 465 (sentencing principles)
- Markarian v The Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357 (sentencing methodology)
- Munda v Western Australia (2013) 249 CLR 600 (Aboriginal offenders and sentencing)
- Bugmy v The Queen (2013) 249 CLR 571 (deprivation and sentencing)
- Roach v Electoral Commissioner (2007) 233 CLR 162 (criminal disenfranchisement)
Criminal Law workflows
Brief analysis
Reading and structuring briefs of evidence, identifying key witnesses, exhibits, and contested issues.
Reads the entire brief in minutes, produces a structured summary, builds a witness/exhibit index, and highlights inconsistencies.
Sentencing submissions
Researching sentencing authority and drafting submissions that apply current authority to the client's circumstances.
Surfaces relevant sentencing authority by jurisdiction and offence type. Drafts submissions citing current District/Supreme Court precedent.
Bail applications
Researching bail considerations, drafting bail applications, and identifying authorities for and against release.
Researches current bail authority. Drafts bail applications structured to the current bail framework in your jurisdiction.
Trial preparation
Building chronologies, identifying key contested facts, and preparing cross-examination outlines.
Builds chronologies from briefs and statements. Identifies inconsistencies between witness accounts. Drafts cross-examination outlines.
Plea discussions
Analysing the strength of the prosecution case and advising on plea options.
Analyses the brief for evidentiary strength and gaps. Drafts plea advice letters citing current authority on charge bargaining and discounts.
Document types Quillio handles
- Briefs of evidence
- Witness statements
- Police facts sheets
- Custody records
- CCTV transcripts
- Sentencing submissions
- Bail applications
- Notice of intention to defend
- Letters of advice
- Plea agreements
Quillio covers state and territory criminal law across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT, plus Commonwealth criminal offences. Sentencing practice differs between jurisdictions — Quillio knows the difference and applies the right authority for the right court.
Questions criminal lawyers actually ask Quillio
Criminal Law FAQs
Is Quillio appropriate for criminal defence work given the consequences of getting it wrong?
Yes — and the source citations are why. Every Quillio research result includes a citation linking to the underlying authority you can verify before relying on it. Quillio is a tool that supports your professional judgment; it is not a substitute for it. The combination of speed (brief analysis in minutes) and verifiability (citations on every claim) is what makes it useful for criminal practice.
Does Quillio understand state-specific criminal law?
Yes. Quillio is trained on the criminal codes and sentencing legislation of all Australian states and territories. It knows the difference between NSW Crimes Act and Queensland Criminal Code, and applies the right framework for the jurisdiction you specify.
Can Quillio handle the volume of a complex brief?
Yes. Quillio is built for the volume — 600+ page briefs of evidence are routine. Upload the brief and Quillio produces a structured summary, witness index, exhibit index, and chronology in minutes.
Can Quillio research current sentencing authority?
Yes. Quillio is updated weekly with new sentencing decisions across all AU jurisdictions. Ask for current authority on a specific offence, court, and circumstance, and Quillio surfaces the relevant cases with citations.
Is Quillio safe for confidential client material?
Yes. SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001. Australian-hosted infrastructure. Client material — including briefs, statements, and sensitive identifying information — stays on Australian soil.
Can solo criminal practitioners afford Quillio?
Yes. Per-user pricing with no minimum seat count. The free trial means you can pilot Quillio on a real brief before committing.
Try Quillio on a current matter.
For criminal lawyers, the fastest way to know if Quillio fits your practice is to upload a current brief and see what comes back. The free trial requires no credit card and no sales call.
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