Charges Prior to any charges, Police wanted to interview a person of interest. Police were planning on charging this person with the following charges as well as remanding him into custody: 1 x burglary 1 x wilful damage 2 x assault occasioning bodily harm 1 x choking, suffocation or strangulation in a domestic setting A …
Domestic Violence Breach x 2 & Possess a Dangerous Drug Our client had a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) from a previous partner to whom they had a child together. There was also the issue of steroid use and police proceeded with a possess dangerous drug charge. Background Our client had breached a DVO after an …
Charge Torture, Grievous Bodily Harm & Acts Intended to Maim/ Disfigure/ Disable Background Our client was caught up in a misunderstanding between a couple whereby he intervened in a date that went wrong. The couple were attacking each other violently when our client intervened to stop the couple from further hurting each other. When witnesses …
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Charge Producing Dangerous Drugs x 2 and Stealing Background Police searched a residential house and found a sophisticated hydroponic system growing marijuana plants along with 1 pound of Cannabis Buds. Police located 168 plants in total. There was also a charge for stealing of electricity that ran the operation. Subsequently, our client was arrested and …
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Charge Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm Background AOBH attracts a maximum of 7 years imprisonment. Our client was involved in a public place altercation which may also attract community service work by the Defendant. Process Whilst our instructions were to plead guilty, further evidence uncovered through CCTV footage was favourable for our client. Taking the time …
Charge Sexual Assault Background Our client faced a serious charge of sexual assault hat holds a maximum term of life imprisonment. Our client instructed from the onset that they were not guilty. The allegation was as a result from a domestic relationship that was ending. Process As this was a serious allegation, investigating police and …
Charge Under the Influence of Liquor, UIL – Fail to Provide Specimen. Background Our client was involved in a head on collision after the other vehicle crossed into our client’s lane and actually caused the collision. Police attended the accident scene and our client, whilst not at fault, tested positive for alcohol with a reading …
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New Associate Family & Domestic Violence Lawyer Welcome To our Latest Lawyer – meet Corey Harrison. Corey is a legal practitioner admitted in both the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. Corey’s areas of expertise are family law, domestic violence and criminal defence and he acts for clients both locally and …
Charge DUI – Drink Driving .082 Background Our client had a car accident. Police arrived and found that our client had an alcohol reading of .082. Whilst no injuries were sustained by either party, our client was on a student visa and about to apply for permanent residency. Process We were instructed to plead guilty. …
New Senior Associate Criminal Lawyer Rodney Keyte is an admitted legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from Bond University. Since a very young age Rodney has always had a passion for criminal law and the justice system. Following his passion, …
Charge Possess Dangerous Drugs x 3, Unlawful Possession of a Restricted Drug x 18, Possess Utensils, and Fail to Take Reasonable Care in Respect of Syringe Background Police executed a search warrant on our client’s premises and found various drugs, utensils and syringes. The controlled drugs found were controversial in that medically he had scripts …
Charge Peace & Good Behaviour Application Background Our Client was served with a Peace & Good Behaviour Application. This was a personal dispute between neighbours that allegedly escalated to violent behaviour. Process Consideration of evidence and other witness statements allowed mediation to commence with the Complainant. Discussions continued on the day of first mention in …
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Charge Cheating by Fraudulent Act under the Casino Control Act Background Our client was playing roulette in the casino. After a winning hand money was paid out whereby our client accidentally took chips that belonged to another gambler. Process Our instructions were to plead not guilty as this was an honest and reasonable mistake. Numerous …
