Case Studies

Explore case studies from Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally highlighting criminal matters defended by our lawyers across Melbourne and Victoria.

Our case studies provide examples of the matters we have acted in, including serious and complex criminal prosecutions, and illustrate the legal issues, strategies and outcomes involved in individual cases.

Family Violence, Family Violence Intervention Orders, Magistrates Court, Intervention Orders Leanne Fazio Family Violence, Family Violence Intervention Orders, Magistrates Court, Intervention Orders Leanne Fazio

Family Violence Intervention Order Application Dismissed at First Hearing

Brett Barratt successfully opposed a family violence intervention order application after an incident between two brothers. Thorough preparation and early engagement with police helped secure the dismissal of the application at the first hearing.

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Intervention Orders, Intervention Order Breach, Police Investigations, Early Legal Intervention Leanne Fazio Intervention Orders, Intervention Order Breach, Police Investigations, Early Legal Intervention Leanne Fazio

Intervention Order Investigation Resolved Before Charges Were Laid

A client facing an investigation into an alleged intervention order breach avoided criminal charges after Sam Norton provided relevant documents and written representations to police before a charging decision was made.

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Disclaimer: The case studies on this page are provided for general information and educational purposes only. They describe particular matters and outcomes and are not intended to suggest that the same outcome will apply in another matter. Each legal matter depends on its own facts and circumstances.

Case studies do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice about your individual circumstances. To discuss your matter, please contact Stary Norton Halphen & Galbally.