Bail applications are perhaps the most tricky aspect of criminal law because there are considerable legal factors to take into account. An individual applying for bail must be able to demonstrate that they would not be a risk to the community or to public safety whilst also demonstrating that they can engage in rehabilitation for …
Criminal Law and Traffic Law related charges Our Solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a 33-year-old woman at Parramatta Local Court in relation to four serious offences. These offences included: Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related), pursuant to Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. Negligent Driving (no death of grievous bodily harm), pursuant to Section 117(1)(c) the …
Common Assault (Domestic Violence related) and Negligent Driving matter dismissed Read More »
Have you committed a summary offence? Are you confused about what to do next? A summary offence is a criminal offence which is dealt with by way of a local court (or in some states, a Magistrate’s court). More serious offences (indictable offences) carry penalties in the Supreme court. That is not to say however …
Common Assault (Domestic Violence related) matter dismissed Our Solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a 68-year-old man at Wyong Local Court in relation to one charge: Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related), pursuant to the Crimes Act 1900, s61. The case involved an argument between our client and his wife. Our client proceeded to begin strangling his wife …
Strangulation & punch with a charge of common assault dismissed Read More »
Our client was allegedly involved in verbal disagreement with his wife at their residence. It was alleged by the police that our client had raised his fist at the victim and pushed her to the ground, causing her to connect with a nearby piece of furniture and sustain bruising to her left forearm as a …
Our Solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a 33-year-old woman at Parramatta Local Court in relation to four charges. The charges Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related), pursuant to the Crimes Act 1900, s61. Negligent Driving (no death of grievous bodily harm), pursuant to the Road Transport Act 2013, s117(1)(c). Use Carriage Service to Menace/Harass/Offend, pursuant to the …
Common Assault (Domestic Violence related) and Negligent Driving matter dismissed Read More »
Covid-19 Vaccines Arguably, the most controversial aspect of the pandemic has been whether or not people should or should not have the covid-19 vaccination. In Australia, there are three different types of vaccines you can have; Aztrazeneca, Pfizer or Moderna. The chief health officer has deemed that if you are eligible and do not fall …
Successful Outcome for Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related) Our solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a young man at Downing Centre Local Court in relation to Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related) pursuant to Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1990. The case involved a domestic argument between our client and his wife at their residence which got …
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We understand that disputes with your neighbours can arise over the smallest of disagreements. Usually, both parties begin with the best of intentions but the situation can often turn bad, fast. Whether a dispute is about trees, dividing fences, noise, animals, smells or otherwise, we know just how important it is to settle neighbourhood disputes …
Have you breached your AVO? In Australia, an apprehended violence order (AVO) is a legal mechanism that looks to protect a person (protected person) from another person who is a risk to their safety. Often otherwise referred to as an Intervention Order, Restraining Order, Protection Order, Domestic Violence Order or a Family Violence Order, an …
Indigenous Acknowledgement
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.
