Client avoids conviction with CRO non-conviction sentence after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges at Downing Centre Court.
Our 23 year old client from Mascot arrived in Australia from the UK over 2-years ago with his partner. He was on a spouse visa with his partner who would threaten to cancel his visa during past arguments. Our client had an argument and moved out from their home, and into an alternative accommodation. The ...continue reading
38-year-old client avoids conviction after pleading guilty to smacking his 8-year-old daughter and wife
Our 38-year-old client from Castle Hill was charged by police with two common assault domestic violence offences. The offence occurred in the context of our client helping his 8-year-old daughter with her homework. When she wasn’t paying attention, he repeatedly smacked her on the side of her head as a way of discipline. His wife ...continue reading
18-year-old road rage offender avoids a criminal record after pleading guilty at Bankstown Court
Our client is an 18 year old man from Greenacre. He is completing an apprenticeship in formwork and is planning on attending university in the near future to obtain his builders licence. He was charged by police in the context of a road rage incident for common assault and attempt to stalk/intimidate intend to cause ...continue reading
Assault, resist police and affray charges all dismissed in court after all 5 police officers gave inconsistent evidence
Our 25-year-old client is a hard-working member of the community working as a crane operator from Sydney. He was charged by police with affray, assault police and resist/hinder police each carrying prison sentences. Our client without speaking with a lawyer, was encouraged by police to give an interview, which he did. In the interview our ...continue reading
Our 40-year-old client from Gosford pleads guilty to Centrelink offences of over $70,000 and avoids a full time jail sentence
Our 40-year-old client and mother of three from Gosford was charged with serious Centrelink offences. In 2019, our client was advised by Centrelink that she had been overpaid over a period of approximately 5 and a half years while receiving a Single Parent Payment. As a result a garnishee order was obtained by Centrelink which ...continue reading
45-year-old client from Qld avoids jail after pleading guilty to cultivating cannabis plant offence in NSW
Our 45 year old client who lives in Queensland was charged by NSW Police with numerous serious offences, including the cultivation of cannabis plants, and supply of prohibited drugs, which carries heavy penalties including imprisonment. The offences related to a hydroponic setup in Raymond Terrace some years ago. Our client, who lives interstate, reached out ...continue reading
Our client’s charge of sexual intercourse with a child has been withdrawn early through extensive legal negotiations with DPP
Our client is a 31-year-old man from Condobolin who has never been in trouble with the law ever before. In March 2020, police attended our client’s home to arrest him in respect to an allegation that he had sexually assaulted a child a few years earlier when she was allegedly 3 years old. The child ...continue reading
Our 24-year-old client Gets Resist and Hinder Police charges dropped early through negotiations with Windsor Police
Our 24-year-old client from Windsor was facing charges of hinder police and resist police. This unfolded after he noticed that his friend was being arrested outside a Windsor pub, at which time our client approached his friend to ask if he wanted his mother to be contacted. Police officers at the scene became rude and ...continue reading
Client avoids jail after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual intercourse without consent
Our 30-year-old client from Tamworth was charged by police with aggravated sexual intercourse and aggravated indecent assault. He was charged after he informed his church elders that he had sexually assaulted a younger male many years ago. The younger Male victim had a disability which our client was aware of. Before speaking to a lawyer ...continue reading
AVO case favourably concluded without sexual assault charges being filed
Our 40 year old client from Campbelltown was served with an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (DVO). The AVO conditions extended to protecting his ex-partner and their child. The AVO application was based on very serious allegations of sexual assault over a lengthy period. Police advised that they would continue investigations into the alleged sexual assaults ...continue reading