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.
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.
Non-Custodial Sentence for Serious Drug Trafficking Offences
A client facing serious drug trafficking charges avoided imprisonment after the defence identified issues with the prosecution evidence and presented compelling evidence of rehabilitation and recovery.
Jury Acquittal in Historical Rape Charges
A man in his 70s was acquitted by a jury of historical rape charges after the defence challenged inconsistencies in the evidence and presented a detailed chronology of events.
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.