Charged with Domestic Violence – ‘Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm’ Nora Sayed of our office came into the matter, reviewed the mini-DV brief and developed a strategy to assist the client in maintaining a clean criminal record. Ms Sayed negotiated with the Prosecution to have all sequences withdrawn based on major inconsistencies in the witnesses’ […]
All domestic violence charges withdrawn prior to Hearing Read More »
Our client a 49-year-old man with a history of ‘assault police’ and ‘destroy/damage property’. In December 2023, he was served with an AVO preventing him from contacting the PINOP (‘Person in Need of Protection’). In January 2024, he was charged with his first ‘contravene AVO’, then with his second ‘contravene AVO’ for contacting the PINOP
Employment saved: client released from custody on a CCO same day as sentence Read More »
In a nutshell… White collar crimes refer to criminal offending which is usually not violent in nature and relates to corporate criminal activity, fraud or improper laundering of money. White collar crimes are illegal financial transactions which defraud organizations or individuals and often cause irreparable financial damage. The long-term effects of this type of offending
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So, What is a product liability claim? In Australia, product liability refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers for injuries or damages caused by defective products they produce or sell. A product liability claim can arise when a product is deemed to be faulty, unsafe, or not fit for its intended purpose,
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Criminal injunctions can be incredibly confusing, but they’re like legal shields used to protect communities from ongoing criminal threats. Think of them as special orders from the court that tell certain people to stop doing specific illegal activities. It’s not like regular criminal charges; it’s more about preventing harm before it happens. In this article,
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Our Solicitor, Mr Wissam Philopos represented a middle-aged man at Liverpool Local Court in relation to a single traffic matter in which the defendant risked losing his licence privileges for an extended period of time. Speak to a lawyer today The case involved our client having travelled to Australia on a Temporary Visiting Visa
Drive when visiting privileges withdrawn – Charges Dismissed Read More »
Our client is a 25-year-old man who was the holder of an unrestricted Class C (driver’s) licence and a P1 Class R (rider’s) licence. Our client was pulled over by a police officer whilst riding his motorcycle with his girlfriend as a passenger. The police officer then issued our client with two separate fines. The
Client elects fines to Court and receives 10 demerit points back Read More »
Criminal charges can profoundly impact an individual’s life, affecting various aspects ranging from employment and housing to personal relationships and mental health. In Australia, the consequences of a criminal conviction can be far-reaching and long-lasting, altering the course of one’s life in numerous ways. Speak to a lawyer today This article explores the multifaceted impact
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The jury system is a cornerstone of the criminal justice system in Australia, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that justice is administered fairly and impartially. In Sydney, as in the rest of Australia, the jury serves as a critical mechanism for involving ordinary citizens in the legal process, thereby promoting transparency and community involvement
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a range of processes that help parties resolve disputes outside of judicial determination in the criminal justice context.ADR includes mediation, conciliation, and arbitration, where an impartial person or an independent third person helps parties resolve disputes. Restorative justice is a concept closely associated with ADR, seeking to provide solutions to
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We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.