Our client, a young father, was subject to an AVO taken out by the mother of his child accusing him of violent outbursts and drug abuse. The case went to a hearing and was vigorously contested by both sides. The causes for the AVO were not proved and the AVO was...
Miscellaneous
Good behaviour bond for serious assaults
Our client was charged with a series of serious assault and intimidation offences. He was facing the strong possibility of a custodial sentence. After successful negotiation and submissions, our client was released on an 18 month good behaviour bond.
Mid-range drink driving
Our client was charged with mid-range drink driving, with several aggravating features present. He received a small fine and the minimum disqualification period.
Release from prison
For a violent breach of an AVO, our client was remanded in custody and facing a full time custodial sentence. After successful negotiation with prosecution and submissions on sentence, our client was released on a suspended sentence less time served.
Sniffed out at Stereosonic
Our client was intercepted by a drug dog at Stereosonic music festival with a quantity of illicit drugs. He received a section 10.
17 pills, no conviction – Penrith District Court
Our client was charged with supply after being searched entering a dance festival with 17 pills in a bumbag. After negotiation with the prosecution, the charge was lowered to possession in exchange for a plea of guilty and our client went before the District Court and...
Leniency for community leader
Our client, an experienced professional in the not-for profit / Indigenous affairs space, was charged with possession of illegal substances, common assault and failure to leave licensed premises. He received a section 10 on the assault and failure to leave charges and...
Ice addict repeat offender
Our client was charged with breaching a condition of an AVO regarding drug use. We managed to convince the court out of a sentence of full time custody.
Driving while suspended appeal
Our client was convicted in the Local Court for driving on a suspended licence. We appealed the sentence to the District Court and our client received a section 10 no conviction.
Mid-range drink driving minimised
Our client, a Senior Admin Officer was charged with mid-range PCA. We were able to successfully reduce the sentence to a minimum driving disqualification and a $200 fine.
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and robbery
Our client was a rehabilitated drug user charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and robbery. Though the Magistrate indicated a custodial sentence, we were able to successfully persuade the bench to reduce the penalty to an 18 month good behaviour bond,...
A professional with a low-range drink-driving
Our client was a Chartered Accountant charged with low-range PCA. We were able to successfully achieve a result of no conviction, no disqualification and no fine.