Incriminating text messages suggesting drug supply (case study)
Client arrested after being found to be in possession of cannabis and a mobile phone containing incriminating text messages. Section 10, no conviction.
DetailsAttempted possession of controlled substance (case study)
Case Study: Attempting to Possess a Border Controlled Substance. If you are facing these charges, you need expert advide and representation. Contact us now.
DetailsShould drugs be decriminalised in Australia?
Although it is shown to be ineffective, a ‘tough’ drug policy is popular with the electorate. Given its proven ineffectiveness, the debate should be reopened.
DetailsDefended Hearings
A defended hearing in the Local Court is the opportunity to test the prosecution case by cross examining witnesses after the accused has pleaded not guilty. Occasionally, it is also the opportunity of the accused person to give their version of what really occurred – if it becomes necessary to do so.
DetailsForm of demand NSW | Failure to disclose driver details (case study)
Explore a case study in which our client was subjected to forms of demand by the police to disclose the details of a driver at the time of an offence.
DetailsDefense against assault charges (case study)
Our client faced the prospect of a criminal conviction for Assault. By carefully preparing the defence case we were able to have the charge dismissed.
DetailsCommittal Hearing
A committal hearing is a hearing conducted in the Local Court to determine whether or not an accused person should be committed to stand trial. The importance of a committal hearing, where appropriate, cannot be overstated.
DetailsArmed robbery in company charges | Committal hearing (case study)
Due to the abysmal failure of the police to properly investigate this case, our innocent client was potentially facing many years in jail.
DetailsChild Pornography Offences
A person who produces, disseminates or possesses child abuse material or child pornography may face imprisonment for up to 10 years. The offence can be dealt with in either the Local Court or the District Court.
DetailsCentrelink Fraud Cases
The office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) prosecutes people who it is thought have committed an offence involving Centrelink. The types of offences include receiving payments in excess of a person’s entitlement; obtaining a benefit under a false name; obtaining a benefit when not entitled to do so etc.
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