Our solicitor, Mr Wissam Philopos represented a man at Parramatta District Court in relation to a District Court Appeal. The matter proceeded before the Judge for a severity and all-grounds appeal. The matter was first heard in the Local Court in about Mid-2022. Our client had been charged with Contravene Prohibition or restriction in an …
Are you aware of the law surrounding one punches? Do you know what to do if you get caught committing this type of crime. The rise of one punch offences has been steep over the past few years, with the deadly act quickly becoming one of Australia’s most unpredictable offences. One punch is all it …
Assault refers to the use or threat of force against another person and are the second most common offences (14%) appearing before the Local Court in NSW, behind traffic and vehicle violations (35%). In New South Wales the various assault offences are set out in the Crimes Act 1900. For a person to be found guilty …
Intoxication is a slippery slope as it impairs judgment, mobility and reaction time. In most circumstances, a little inebriation is nothing to worry about, however, if that inebriation is abused then it can become a major issue. Speak to a lawyer today If you are found to have criminal responsibility according to the reasonable person …
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 »
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 …
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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 …
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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What is assault occasioning actual bodily harm in NSW? The criminal offence of “assault occasioning actual bodily harm” refers to an act in which one person, either recklessly or intentionally, causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence, and “actual bodily harm” results. “Actual bodily harm” has a broad definition, which includes “hurt or injury that …
Successful Outcome for Common Assault and Stalk and Intimidate Case Our solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a middle-aged male at Parramatta Local Court in relation to the following charges: Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related) pursuant to Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. Stalk or Intimidate Intending to Cause Fear of Physical or Mental Harm (Domestic …
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