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.

Community Correction Order, Breach Proceedings, Sentencing, Rehabilitation Leanne Fazio Community Correction Order, Breach Proceedings, Sentencing, Rehabilitation Leanne Fazio

Young Offender Avoids Further Time in Custody Following County Court Breach Proceedings

In County Court breach proceedings, a young client received a modest fine for contravening a Community Correction Order, with no further order made for the original offending and no additional imprisonment imposed through the breach proceedings.

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Charges Withdrawn, Trafficking a Drug of Dependence, Drug Offences, Bail Applications, Residential Rehabilitation Leanne Fazio Charges Withdrawn, Trafficking a Drug of Dependence, Drug Offences, Bail Applications, Residential Rehabilitation Leanne Fazio

Bail Granted for Client Facing Commercial Drug Trafficking Charges

A client facing serious drug trafficking charges, including an alleged commercial quantity offence, was granted bail to enter residential rehabilitation after the defence presented evidence addressing the prosecution’s concerns.

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Charges Withdrawn, Insufficient Evidence, Identification Evidence, Mistaken Identity, CCTV Evidence, Contested Hearing Leanne Fazio Charges Withdrawn, Insufficient Evidence, Identification Evidence, Mistaken Identity, CCTV Evidence, Contested Hearing Leanne Fazio

Serious Charges Withdrawn Due to Insufficient Identification Evidence

Facing serious charges and the risk of imprisonment, a client had all charges withdrawn shortly before a contested hearing after a senior sergeant acknowledged insufficient evidence to identify him as the alleged offender.

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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.