Case Studies
Explore case studies from Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally highlighting successful outcomes in criminal defence and high-profile criminal cases.
Learn how our Melbourne criminal lawyers approach challenging legal matters with strategic advocacy and experience.
All charges withdrawn following successful ID dispute
This case study demonstrates how a thorough review of evidence and strategic cross-examination led to the withdrawal of all charges against a client accused of a serious knife attack in Melbourne.
Trafficking in Commercial Quantity – Charges Withdrawn
This case study highlights how a client, initially facing serious commercial drug trafficking charges and mandatory jail time, avoided conviction through a strategic defence approach.
Early Rehabilitation and Targeted Defence Leads to Non-Custodial Outcome in Serious Offence
This case study describes how early intervention, psychological treatment, and a targeted defence strategy helped a young client facing serious charges avoid prison. By demonstrating rehabilitation and leveraging the client’s positive background, the legal team secured a plea deal and a non-custodial outcome.
Family Violence Defence Strategies
This case study examines a defence response to family violence allegations in Victoria. The client faced serious charges with significant legal and personal consequences. The defence strategy focused on challenging the credibility of the allegations, asserting self-defence where appropriate, and rigorously testing the prosecution’s evidence.
Successful Diversion from Criminal Charges for Client in Family Violence Incident
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, you may be eligible for the criminal justice diversion program. This pathway is available in the Magistrate's Court and provides a way to be ‘diverted’ away from the criminal jurisdiction.
CCO for Dangerous Driving Causing Death
Louise Conwell recently acted for a client charged with dangerous driving causing death. Our client was turning at an intersection when he struck a pedestrian and tragically killed her. The prosecution alleged that he failed to pay proper attention.
ATO Tax Fraud Case – Good Behaviour Bond Without Conviction in Melbourne
A Melbourne tax fraud case where our client avoided a criminal conviction after an ATO prosecution, receiving a section 19B good behaviour bond despite serious Commonwealth charges.
The Merit of Making an Aspirational Plea Offer Early in the Court Process
Andrew Halphen recently acted for a small business owner who was arrested at home shortly after the execution of a search warrant issued under the Drug Poisons and Controlled Substances Act.
Acquittal in High-profile Murder Case
The case involves our Client, who was convicted of the 1998 murders of two police officers. Still, after a series of appeals and the emergence of new evidence suggesting police misconduct, the Victorian Court of Appeal ultimately quashed his conviction, leading to a retrial where he was found not guilty.