Not Guilty of Drug Charges due to Illegal Search
Sydney Criminal Lawyers had all drug supply and possession charges dismissed in Downing Centre Court by arguing that the police search of our client's car was illegal.
The case serves as a reminder that police cannot conduct random or 'arbitrary' searches on persons or their cars.
Police must have a 'reasonable suspicion' that the drugs exist at that particular time.
That 'suspicion' must be 'more than a mere possibility' and based upon solid grounds.
Not Guilty of Assault & Kidnapping Charges
After a 3 week trial in Parramatta District Court, the jury found our 47 year old client 'not guilty' of all charges.
He was charged with 'Kidnapping', 'Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm' and 'Detain for Advantage' arising from an incident where it was alleged he kidnapped, blindfolded and seriously assaulted his former partner.
The jury took just 2 hours to acquit him.
Indecent Assault Charges and AVO Dismissed
After a two-day hearing in Orange Local Court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers had all three 'Indecent Assault' Charges dismissed against a 21 year old Koorawatha man.
The AVO application against him was also dismissed.
All Drug Charges Dismissed and Police Ordered to Pay Costs
In Parramatta Court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers had all drug charges dismissed for a 26 year old man found with 'ecstacy tablets' and 'ice' in his bedroom draw, on the basis that police could not prove 'exclusive possession'.
Police were then ordered to pay our client's legal costs because they failed to properly investigate the possibility that the drugs may have belonged to his girlfriend, who was staying in the same room at the time.
All Sexual Assault Charges Dropped and Costs Ordered Against Police
In Hornsby Court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers had all charges dismissed against a 40 year old Greenwich man accused of multiple indecent assaults against a 27 year old woman.
After the charges were dismissed, the Magistrate was persuaded to order police to pay our client's legal costs on the basis that the investigation was not properly conducted.
No Criminal Record for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm
A 40 year old Bondi man was given a 'Section 10 Bond' (no criminal record) after pleading guilty to assaulting another man in a Surry Hills bar causing a black eye and chipped teeth.
The Presiding Magistrate chose not to record a conviction after accepting that it may have caused him to lose his job and his chance at permanent residency.
High Court Appeal Successful
In the High Court of Australia, Sydney Criminal Lawyers successfully appealed the murder conviction of accused drive-by shooter Naseam El Zayet, his conviction was quashed and a new Trial was ordered.
Section 10 Dismissals for 'Film Private Parts Without Consent'
Sydney Criminal Lawyers persuaded the Presiding Judge in Downing Centre District Court to dismiss charges under 'Section 10' for a 27 year old Hurstville man who pleaded guilty to 2 counts of 'Film Private Parts Without Consent'.
Criminal convictions would have made it difficult for our client to pursue his chosen career path and possibly to obtain permanent residency.
'Section 10' for 12 Ecstacy Tablets
Sydney Criminal Lawyers obtained a 'Section 10' (ie no criminal conviction) for a 30 year old man after persuading police to reduce a charge of 'supply prohibited drug' to 'possess prohibited drug' and then convincing the Magistrate that a criminal conviction would impact negatively on his employment prospects.
No Conviction for Ticket Fraud
In Downing Centre Local Court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers obtained a 'Section 10' (No Conviction) for a 29 year old Rockdale man who pleaded 'guilty' to selling a large number of fraudulent concert and sporting event tickets over several months.
The Magistrate accepted that the man committed the offences out of desperation and that a criminal conviction would have interfered with his employment prospects.
Police Ordered to Return Seized Money
In Downing Centre Local Court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers succeeded in having 'Proceeds of Crime' charges dismissed for a 32 year old Bondi man accused of possessing $4,550 from drug dealing activities.
Police were then ordered to return the seized funds to our client.
No Prison for $270,000 Fraud
Sydney Criminal Lawyers persuaded the Presiding Judge in Downing Centre District Court to impose a 2 year 'suspended sentence' (no prison) for a 46 year old man who defrauded his employer of $270,000 over an 8 month period.
The Presiding Judge made the decision after considering a range of factors, including our client's attendance at counselling to address an underlying gambling addiction, partial repayment and the dire consequences upon him and his family of a prison sentence.
Finding of 'Self Defence' for Night Club Patron
Charges of 'Affray', 'Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm' and 'Common Assault' were dismissed against a 27 year old night club patron who repeatedly punched a security officer, after the Court found that he may have acted in 'self defence'.
The security officer sustained a broken nose and bruised eye during the incident, but the prosecution could not disprove the defence argument that the patron was defending himself against the guard's aggression.
Good Behaviour Bond for Multiple Frauds
After persuading the DPP to withdraw 12 out of 13 Fraud Charges, Sydney Criminal Lawyers obtained 'Section 9 Good Behaviour Bond' for a 26 year old woman who was already on good behaviour bonds for other fraud offences.
No Criminal Record for 'Dog Attack'
A 27 year old owner of a dangerous dog that attacked a 9 year old boy was dealt with under 'Section 10' (no conviction), after the court was persuaded that she had taken reasonable steps to prevent her dog from escaping and attacking.
Child Abuse Material Charges Dismissed
All 'child abuse material' charges (or 'child pornography' charges) were dismissed against a 46 year old Chatswood man after it was established that the material could have been downloaded by another user.
The Magistrate found that at least two other people had access to the computers and any one of them could have downloaded the material.
DPP Forced to Withdraw Sexual Assault Charges
The DPP dropped all 'sexual assault' charges against a 30 year old Auburn man after Sydney Criminal Lawyers provided them with subpoenaed material suggesting his innocence.
Until that point, the DPP solicitor was adamant about prosecuting our client, describing him as 'clearly guilty'.
Suspended Sentences for Multiple Break, Enter & Steals
Sydney Criminal Lawyers obtained 'suspended sentences' (no prison time) for a 34 year old man who pleaded guilty to a string of 5 'break, enter & steal' offences against homes across Sydney's North Shore.
The man has a lengthy criminal record of similar crimes, has previously served prison sentences and was on 2 good behaviour bonds when he committed the offences.
Ongoing Drug Supply Charges Dismissed
In Parramatta District Court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers had all charges dismissed against a 26 year old man accused of supplying 'ice' and 'ecstacy' on an 'ongoing basis'.
This result was obtained despite there being police surveillance and telephone intercepts allegedly establishing that our client supplied the drugs on at least 12 occasions over nearly 6 weeks.
No Criminal Conviction for Multiple Passport Fraud
Sydney Criminal Lawyers obtained 'section 19(1)(b) recognizances' (ie bonds without criminal convictions) for a 43 year old woman who pleaded guilty to multiple counts of passport fraud in 2001 and 2011.
We worked on the matter for several months, successfully having the number of charges reduced and the 'sentencing facts' amended. We also arranged for reports and references placing our client in an excellent position at her Sentencing.
Remarkably, her previous criminal lawyers told her that she would certainly receive lengthy prison sentences.
No Prison for Alleged Robbery in Company
Sydney Criminal Lawyers obtained an 'intensive correction order' (ie community service, supervision and counselling - no prison) for a 21 year old man accused of 'robbery in company' (ie robbery with another person) in the drive-thru of McDonalds, West Ryde.
This was achieved by persuading the DPP to withdraw the 'robbery in company' charge and replacing it with a much less-serious 'assault' charge.
Our client (who was captured by CCTV and caught at the scene) then pleaded guilty to 'assault'-only and Sydney Criminal Lawyers successfully fought to keep him out of prison, despite his lengthy criminal record.
This is an outstanding result because the man who committed the offence with our client (the 'co-accused') received a two and a half year prison sentence for the same crime! His criminal lawyers were unable to reduce their client's charge down to 'assault' and to keep their client out of prison.
It pays to choose the right criminal lawyers.
No Prison for 3 Armed Robberies
Sydney Criminal Lawyers obtained 'suspended sentences' (no prison time) in Parramatta District Court for a 19 year old man involved in 3 armed robberies.
The man was charged with 3 other 19 year-old defendants; all of whom were represented by other criminal lawyers.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers' client was the only defendant to stay out of prison.
Another Sexual Assault Case Dropped
Sydney Criminal Lawyers have again persuaded the DPP to withdraw all sexual assault charges, this time against a 52 year old Chatswood man accused of 'aggravated sexual assault', 'indecent assault' and 'detain for advantage'.
Credit Card Fraud Cases Dropped
Sydney Criminal Lawyers successfully persuaded the DPP to drop all fraud charges against a 26 year old Strathfield man and 28 year old Lidcombe man found in possession of over 50 fraudulent credit cards.
It is already the fourth time this year that Sydney Criminal Lawyers has had credit card fraud proceedings withdrawn.
District Court Appeals Successful
Sydney Criminal Lawyers obtained 'suspended sentences' (no prison time) in Parramatta District Court for a 39 year old Brookvale man convicted of 'Affray' and 2 counts of 'Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm' and a 24 year old Arncliffe man convicted of 12 counts of 'Obtain Benefit by Deception'.
Both men came to Sydney Criminal Lawyers after being given lengthy prison sentences in the Local Court when represented by other criminal lawyers.
Sexual Assault Case Dropped
Sydney Criminal Lawyers once again succeeded in having all sexual assault proceedings withdrawn, this time for a 29 year old Hornsby man charged with 'sexual assault' and 'indecent assault'.
The DPP dropped all charges after Sydney Criminal Lawyers submitted a detailed report highlighting the inconsistencies in the prosecution statements, and then fighting for withdrawal of the charges.
Section 10 for Assaulting Taxi Driver
A 36 year old British National was dealt with 'without criminal conviction' after pleading guilty to assaulting a taxi driver causing a bleeding nose and bruising.
The Magsitrate was persuaded to order a 'Section 10' (no conviction) after hearing submissions that a conviction may have affected his Visa and employment prospects.
No Prison for Commercial Drug Supply
Sydney Criminal Lawyers obtained a 'Section 11 Bond' in Downing Centre District Court for a 27 year old man who pleaded guilty to supplying 1000 ecstasy tablets and 79 grams of 'ice'; which means he will not go to prison as long as he completes his rehabilitation and does not commit further offences.
No Punishment for Breach of Suspended Sentences
Sydney Criminal Lawyers succeeded in persuading the Presiding Judge in Downing Centre District Court to take 'no action' against a 27 year old client who previously received two 'suspended sentences' for Robbery in Company offences and who recently breached those sentences by committing further crimes.
Bail for Large Commercial Quantity of Cocaine
Sydney Criminal Lawyers obtained bail in Central Local Court for a 26 year old man charged with having 4.75kg of imported Cocaine, which is an offence carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a 'presumption against bail'.
Successful Bail Applications
Sydney Criminal Lawyers conducted over two-dozen successful bail applications over the holiday period.
Manslaughter Proceedings Withdrawn
After submitting extensive written 'representations' to the Director of Public Prosecutions and fighting for proceedings to be discontinued, Sydney Criminal Lawyers succeeded in having all charges withdrawn against a 41 year old Hunters Hill man charged with manslaughter.
All Four Defendants 'Not Guilty' of Assaulting Police at The Rocks.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers secured 'not guilty' verdicts in Downing Centre Local Court for four men charged with assaulting assaulting two off-duty police officers.
After five days of hard – fought hearing, the Presiding Magistrate agreed with the defence that there was a reasonable possibility that the defendants acted in self defence.
Bail for Man Accused of Manslaughter
Sydney Criminal Lawyers successfully applied for bail in the highly publicised manslaughter case of a 41 year old Hunters Hill man.
The defendant was charged with the involuntary manslaughter of 74 year old Janet May Jackson for allegedly failing to call an ambulance after finding her injured at her home. He was a friend of the infirm Mrs Jackson for 15 years. Mrs Jackson was found dead at home some days later.
The case continues and Sydney Criminal Lawyers will fight to have the charge withdrawn. UPDATE: ALL PROCEEDINGS WITHDRAWN
