Domestic violence charges (case study)
Domestic violence & assault charges are matters that we frequently defend. Whilst some AVO applications are genuine, many are not. Need help? Contact us 24/7.
DetailsBreach of AVO (case study)
Case example of how easy it is to fall into the trap of accepting AVO orders, not believing that another person would stoop to making false allegations.
DetailsClient avoids criminal record for common assault charges
Case study demonstrating how a convincing liar may be believed when they give evidence, leading to a criminal record for the accused.
DetailsAVO complaint: Apprehended Violence Order
Case Facts: Our client came to us after NSW Police filed an Apprehended Personal Violence Order against him. This represented the latest AVO following a short history of disputes with a neighbour. It was alleged that our client had engaged in behaviour that caused the protected persons fear for their safety. Our client did not…
DetailsAVO complaint, Apprehended Violence Order
Author: Phillip Gibson Represented by Phillip Gibson, Accredited Specialist Criminal Law The facts: The husband and wife had separated. Family Court proceedings were on foot. It is widely known that one party to Family Court proceedings sometimes resort to taking our an Apprehended Violence Order to gain some advantage in the Family Court. In this case,…
DetailsWithdrawing an AVO in NSW (case study)
Explore a case in which police unnecessarily take out an AVO on behalf of a wife, against her husband. Common sense doesn’t always prevail.
DetailsAVO and assault charges (case study)
It is not uncommon for police to accept the word of the person making the first complaint – taking sides and commencing a prosecution. Discover how we helped a client facing this situation avoid a criminal conviction.
DetailsAVO – Assault occasioning actual bodily harm charges (case study)
This case is an example of how easy it is for false complaints to be made which can have serious consequences upon the accused.
DetailsAssault & intimidation charges NSW – domestic violence (case study)
Case study. Our client was facing potential jail time for domestic violence related assault and intimidation. Find out how we had the charges dismissed.
DetailsAssaulting A Police Officer & Resisting Arrest
Assault Police is a commonly used charge by police officers and carries significant potential penalties – penalties that are above the tariff for a common assault so as to deter people from assaulting police officers.
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