Pannawonica Police Station is located at Pannawonica Drive, Pannawonica WA 6716.
Contact Details
Phone: 08 9184 1222
Fax: 08 9184 1022
Do You Need a Lawyer?
If you or someone you know is attending Pannawonica Police Station in connection with a criminal matter, speaking with a lawyer before engaging with police is a step you should not skip.
Pannawonica is a remote town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, serviced by the Tom Price Magistrates Court for most criminal and summary matters. Being in a remote location does not limit your legal rights — you are entitled to contact a lawyer before participating in any police interview, regardless of where you are being held.
One of the most critical things to understand is that a police interview is not an opportunity to clear your name. It is an evidence-gathering process. What you say — and the way you say it — can be used against you in court. Police are trained investigators, and an unrepresented person sitting across from them without legal advice is at a significant disadvantage.
If you have been arrested, you have the right to have a lawyer present or to at least speak with one before the interview begins. If bail is a consideration, a lawyer can make early representations that materially affect whether you are released or held in custody. In remote areas, being remanded can mean spending significantly longer in custody before a court date than would occur closer to a major centre.
Where charges have been laid, the decisions made in the first hours at a police station can affect how the entire matter unfolds — from the strength of the prosecution’s case to the options available to you in court.
Our criminal lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can assist with matters arising anywhere in Western Australia. Call 1300 331 331 for a free first consultation.