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 »
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 »
Motor Vehicle exceed limit caught on Camera Our client was charged with ‘Motor vehicle exceed speed limit – not more than 10km/hr – Camera recorded – Individual. Upon sentence, our solicitor Mr Hardy-Clements’ tendered subjective material and made submissions in relation to the client and the offence in question. He further submitted that the offence …
Speeding offence caught by speed camera discharged Read More »
Section 10 for using a mobile phone whilst driving on a provisional and learner licence. Our solicitor, Ms Stephanie McClelland represented a young woman at Local Court in relation to using a mobile phone whilst driving on a provisional and learner licence. The offence carries a $345 fine and 5 demerit points – immediate loss …
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 …
Non-conviction for Domestic Violence Related Common Assault Read More »
Case Dismissed: Drive in right lane where speed-limit over 80km/h Our solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a middle aged male at Wyong Local Court in relation to the following charge: Drive in right lane where speed-limit over 80km/h where the maximum penalty is 20 penalty units. The case concerned our client driving in an overtaking lane …
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Defamation Claim Successfully Defended Our principal solicitor and team of barristers settled a defamation claim against our client. The matter was listed for hearing at the District Court of NSW this month with an estimate of 4 days (meaning significant legal costs!). The case was prepared in such a way that (in our view) placed pressure on …
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