Recent Court Results Archives - Page 8 of 8

The Charges:

Wilful Exposure (Aggravated)

Court Attended:

Cairns Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

December 2017

Outcome:

The client had a history of a similar offence. The circumstance of aggravation was successfully removed from the recent offence to the benefit of our client. The client received expert legal advice on preparations to complete prior to finalising his matter and after in depth submissions, the client only received a small fine. For an experienced criminal lawyer in Cairns that will protect your rights, contact Brooke Winter Solicitors today.

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The Charges:

Driving whilst relevant drug present in blood or saliva

Court Attended:

Southport Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

November 2017

Overview of Case:

The client was charged with drug driving on the Gold Coast. He worked full time and required his licence in order to keep his job. He came to us and obtained expert legal advice on his charge and preparations to complete prior to attending court. We assisted him by drafting all his Affidavit material and completing a section 87 work licence application for him.

Outcome:

The client received the mandatory minimum disqualification of one (1) month and was granted a section 87 work licence during that time. No convictions were recorded upon successful submissions made by our office on his behalf.

The Charges:

Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm (AOBH)

Court Attended:

Brisbane Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

28/11/17

Overview of Case:

The client was charged with Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm (AOBH). There was evidence and admissions by our client that an altercation had occurred however our client instructed that the victim was attempting to damage his property. The matter proceeded to Trial.

Outcome:

Our client was found to have used reasonable force to protect his property and was acquitted of the charge.

The Charges:

The client was responding to a Domestic Violence Order application.

Court Attended:

Southport Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

September 2016

Outcome:

We successfully negotiated with the aggrieved (the person who applied for the DVO), resulting in the withdrawal of her application. No DVO was made.

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The Charges:

The client was charged with Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm.

Court Attended:

Southport Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

September 2016

Outcome:

After several lengthy submissions from our office during the sentence, the client received a section 19 Good Behaviour Bond, and had no criminal conviction recorded.

If you’re facing a serious assault charge, it’s important to have an experienced criminal lawyer on your side. Assault charges can carry heavy fines, jail time and criminal convictions that remain on your record.

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The Charges:

The client was charged with 18 criminal law offences (mainly drugs and possession of weapons).

Case Details:

The client had extensive criminal history and was in breach of a previous wholly suspended sentence.

Court Attended:

Beenleigh Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

October 2016

Outcome:

Upon lengthy submissions from our office, client received a further opportunity to remain in the community and received immediate parole.

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The Charges:

The client was charged with High Range Drink drive in Mackay.

Case Details:

Client had been convicted of no previous offences. Our offices made a detail submission on the clients behalf.

Court Attended:

Mackay Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

October 2016

Outcome:

Client was fined and received the minimum mandatory period for license disqualification .

The Charges:

The client was charged with breaking and entering a premises as well as the possession of a dangerous drug (DD) and possession of a drug utensil.

Case Details:

Client was already on parole and had 5 pages of history of like offences. The client had just served 6 months in custody on other offences.

Court Attended:

Southport Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

October 2016

Outcome:

3 months imprisonment, wholly suspended for 2 years.

The Charges:

The client was charged with unlicensed driving and contravening a direction from a police officer.

Case Details:

Client had no prior convictions.

Court Attended:

Ipswich Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

October 2016

Outcome:

$300 fine for driving unlicensed and mandatory minimum disqualification.
Convicted without further punishment on contravene direction offence.

The Charges:

The client was charged with being a public nuisance, driving under the influence of liquor (UIL) and serious assaulting a police officer (spitting on a police officer).

Case Details:

Client has a history for driving under the influence of liquor (UIL) and violent offences. The client has been on two probation orders in past and breached both.

Court Attended:

Southport Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

October 2016

Outcome:

4 months imprisonment, wholly suspended 2 years for the assault.
12 months probation for being a public nuisance and the UIL charge.