Our client avoided further imprisonment after re-offending while serving a Community Correction Order, with the Court allowing him to continue his existing order.

Jasper MacCuspie successfully preserved a client's Diversion, resulting in the original charge being dismissed and avoiding a criminal record.

Lucy Massouras secured a favourable resolution for a Respondent in a contested Family Violence Intervention Order proceeding.

Lucy Massouras secured withdrawal of the principal family violence charge and a non-conviction outcome for a client facing serious allegations.

Lucy Massouras secured the immediate release of a client following a County Court plea for drug cultivation offences.

Lucy Massouras successfully secured bail for a young client facing serious terrorism-related charges, despite prosecution opposition.

Jim McGarvie acted for a client charged with false imprisonment who was found not guilty by reason of mental impairment following a forensic psychiatric assessment.

Jim McGarvie acted for a client facing domestic violence charges after allegations made by her male partner. CCTV evidence ultimately led to all charges being withdrawn.

Alana Reader successfully acted for a client in a s 189 Firearms Act 1996 application, resulting in the client being deemed a non-prohibited person and able to re-apply for a firearms licence.

Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally secured an acquittal at trial for a young migrant charged with attempted home invasion after successfully challenging the prosecution’s identification evidence.

An 18-year-old client charged with affray and unlawful assault following a public altercation avoided prosecution entirely after detailed analysis of CCTV, witness statements, and interview material supported a viable self-defence argument. All charges were ultimately withdrawn, leaving the client with no criminal record.

A vulnerable woman with significant health issues and an extensive criminal history faced a serious risk of imprisonment after pleading guilty to shop theft charges. Through a detailed plea emphasising rehabilitation, stability, and medical vulnerability, the Court imposed a therapeutic community-based order instead of a custodial sentence.

Charged with grooming offences involving a child, our client faced a strong prosecution case and proceeded to a plea. By demonstrating a clear disparity in culpability between our client and a co-accused, we successfully secured a non-custodial sentence and avoided conviction.

Charged with cultivating almost three times the commercial quantity of cannabis, our client faced mandatory imprisonment and had a relevant criminal history. With limited sentencing options available, the focus shifted to presenting the personal circumstances underpinning the offending and securing the best possible sentence structure, including an extended parole period.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.