12/09/2019

Drug possession defence

Filippetti Defence After receiving information that drugs were present in the home where Mr Filippetti lived, Police searched his premises. Police.

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21/08/2019

No conviction recorded?

Is a no conviction recorded possible? Even when the elements of an offence have been proven, or admitted to, the Court.

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14/08/2019

The MERIT Program

The MERIT Program What is it? MERIT is an anacronym for Magistrate’s Early Referral into Treatment. MERIT is a program available.

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01/07/2019

Case Study – Assault charge and ADVO breach – Matter dismissed

  After a difficult and abusive 10-year marriage, Peter’s client (wife and mother of 4) was charged with common assault. After.

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01/07/2019

Case Study – Poor driving record – Minimum suspension

With a poor driving record including a previous licence suspension of 2 years, Peter’s client was charged with DUI. After hearing,.

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01/07/2019

Case Study – Extensive criminal history – No goal time

The client had an extensive criminal history. As the client committed an additional crime whilst currently serving a suspended sentence pursuant.

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