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Intentionally cause injury contested hearing at the Magistrates' Court

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Paul McClure
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A Case Study: Intentionally cause injury contested hearing at the Magistrates' Court
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The Name of the Offence


Intentionally cause injury

Place of the event - Intentionally cause injury


Melbourne

The court attended - Intentionally cause injury


Sunshine Magistrates' Court
Acting Solicitor: Paul McClure

Facts of the Case - Intentionally cause injury


Client was charged with intentionally causing injury to his employer, during a dispute over work practices.

Results Achieved


The matter proceeded as a contested hearing with the client asserting that he acted in self-defence.  Following cross-examination of the employer, and witnesses to the alleged assault (in which the client received injuries himself), the Magistrate agreed that the client had acted in self-defence.  The charges against the client were struck out and costs ordered against the Victoria Police.
Article published on 01/09/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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