R v G: We acted on behalf of “G” who was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm upon his son, “J”. “G” used excessive parental discipline and as a result, the Department of Child Safety became involved in the matter. With our assistance, “G” proactively engaged in counselling and parenting programs. We argued his sentence hearing and despite Prosecution attempts at seeking a custodial sentence, “G” received a fine with no conviction recorded.
R v M: “M” was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm while armed. The allegation against him was that he assaulted a male person with a glass bottle during a street fight. “M” faced a significant risk of custody if his matter proceeded to trial and he was convicted. We made submissions, which were ultimately successful, to the Police Prosecution Corps arguing that the matter should be referred to justice mediation. This means that “M” can informally resolve the matter with the complainant and thereby avoid the costs and uncertainty of a trial which for him included a real risk of actual imprisonment.
R v F: Client originally charged with murder. One punch death scenario. Client found not guilty after jury trial in the Supreme Court.