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Our solicitor, Mr Wissam Philopos, represented a man in the Parramatta District Court on a District Court appeal. The matter proceeded before the Judge as a severity appeal and an all-grounds appeal.
The case was first heard in the Local Court in mid-2022. Our client was charged with contravening a prohibition or restriction in an ADVO and common assault. The Magistrate convicted our client and imposed a supervised Community Corrections Order for 12 months.
Mr Philopos considered the penalty too harsh and advised an appeal to the District Court. Our client agreed as he had lost his security licence and Working With Children Check due to the conviction.
On appeal, our submissions resulted in the conviction being set aside. The Judge imposed a conditional release order without conviction for 12 months.
Result
This outcome allowed our client to apply to reinstate his security licence and Working With Children Check. The result was significant for our client, who had faced serious consequences from the initial decision.
This case shows the value of quality representation and a solicitor who prepares thoroughly and advocates strongly so the Court can give full effect to every factor in a client’s favour. If you need help with a criminal appeal in NSW, contact Jameson Law on (02) 8806 0866.
