This is a case of Affray resulting in a fine.
What is alleged to have occured?
Our client was involved in a large affray after a night out with friends. He was charged with a number of offences including injury offences and possession of weapons.
What happened at court?
We represented him at the Werribee Magistrates’ Court. The charges were:
During the court hearing, it was highlighted to the magistrate that there was a vast difference in the role and in the length of the client’s involvement in the offence as compared to others. This, along with a thorough understanding of the client’s personal circumstances, enabled us to obtain a good outcome.
What was the result?
The client received a significant fine. Affray resulting in a fine, not to mention the other charges, was an excellent result in this case given the circumstances, and also especially that the client was concerned with receiving a prison sentence. He had prior criminal convictions for violent related offending however he had not been before the court for some time. He had turned his life around and had a young family and steady employment.
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What is alleged to have occured?
Our client was involved in a large affray after a night out with friends. He was charged with a number of offences including injury offences and possession of weapons.
What happened at court?
We represented him at the Werribee Magistrates’ Court. The charges were:
- Affray
- Intentionally Cause Injury
- Assault With Weapon
- Possess Dangerous Article in Public Place
During the court hearing, it was highlighted to the magistrate that there was a vast difference in the role and in the length of the client’s involvement in the offence as compared to others. This, along with a thorough understanding of the client’s personal circumstances, enabled us to obtain a good outcome.
What was the result?
The client received a significant fine. Affray resulting in a fine, not to mention the other charges, was an excellent result in this case given the circumstances, and also especially that the client was concerned with receiving a prison sentence. He had prior criminal convictions for violent related offending however he had not been before the court for some time. He had turned his life around and had a young family and steady employment.
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DISCLAIMER: This is a real case study of an actual case from our files. Details pertaining to the client have been changed to protect their privacy. The sentence imposed and the charge have not been altered. These case studies are published to demonstrate real outcomes and give an indication of possible tariffs in Court. We do not guarantee a similar case on these charges will get the same result. Please note that we post results at our discretion, therefore while many case studies are average results, others are notable for their exceptional outcomes. PUBLISHED 19/04/2018
