All our criminal defence lawyers have had successful results in court recently. We have successfully defended a range of charges. Some include:
Common assault – CRO without conviction
Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with common assault following a physical altercation at a pub. The allegation involved our client pulling the victim’s hair, yanking their head to the ground and dragging them. Our lawyer made submissions concerning the circumstances of the incident and the appropriate penalty. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions, and our client was placed on an 18-month Conditional Release Order (CRO) without conviction.
Robbery in company – Community Corrections Order
Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with robbery in company and detaining a person following an incident involving a demand for money. Our lawyer successfully negotiated for the robbery in company and detaining charges to be withdrawn. Our client instead entered a plea of guilty to demanding money in company with menaces with intent to steal, while the common assault charge was dealt with summarily. Our lawyer made submissions regarding the circumstances of the offending and the appropriate penalty. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions, and our client was placed on a 3-year Community Corrections Order (CCO).
Destroy or damage property – CRO without conviction
Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with destroying or damaging property following an alcohol-related incident at a shopping plaza. The allegation involved our client kicking and headbutting a glass door, causing the glass to shatter. Our lawyer made submissions concerning the circumstances of the incident and the appropriate penalty. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions, and our client was placed on an 18-month Conditional Release Order (CRO) without conviction.
Possess prohibited drug – Section 10(1)(a) dismissal
Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with possessing a prohibited drug, namely GHB. Our lawyer made submissions concerning the circumstances of the offence, our client’s personal circumstances and the appropriate outcome. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions and dismissed the charge under section 10(1)(a). As a result, our client avoided a criminal conviction for the offence.
Possess prohibited drugs – Section 10(1)(a) dismissals
Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with two counts of possessing prohibited drugs, involving GHB and MDMA. Our lawyer made submissions concerning the circumstances of the offences, our client’s personal circumstances and the appropriate outcome. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions and dismissed both charges under section 10(1)(a).
Larceny and goods in custody – Section 14 mental health application
Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with larceny and goods in custody who was experiencing significant mental health issues. Our lawyer made submissions regarding our client’s mental health circumstances and their relevance to the offending and the appropriate way for the matter to be dealt with. Ultimately, the court accepted our lawyer’s submissions, and a section 14 mental health application was granted.
Possess prohibited drugs – CRO and section 10(1)(a) outcome
Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with two counts of possessing prohibited drugs. The charges involved MDMA and 1.8 grams of mushrooms. For the MDMA offence, our client received a 6-month Conditional Release Order (CRO) without conviction. For the possession of 1.8 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, the court imposed a section 10(1)(a) dismissal without conviction.