Common Assault Case Dismissed

Our firm made representations to the Police maintaining that while our client admitted to contacting the victim, it was not in the form of a slap, and that this action, which was demonstrated to the police by our client, was misrepresented in the police facts. We noted that this was a trivial matter and accordingly, sought to have charges withdrawn contingent upon our client consenting to an ADVO. We further noted that if this were not a possibility, our client would seek to dispute the police facts. In relation to this tapping motion. 

Our submissions to Penrith Local Court comprised an early guilty plea, provided details of the relationship problems that our client and the victim had been experiencing, the effect of these circumstances upon the mental health of our client, and their contribution towards our client’s actions. We also noted that our client and the victim were enrolled in marriage counselling with intentions to resolve their issues and make ammends, and that our client had no prior criminal convictions. Upon our advice, our client also undertook an anger management program to avoid any further similar occurrences and for her own mental health and wellbeing. This was viewed favourably by the court. An apology letter was submitted to the court and a list of references highlighting the good character of our client.