Our client was charged with Theft (including a mobile phone, wallet, key sand cash), three charges of Obtaining Property By Deception (using cards from the stolen wallet to make purchases), and Handling Stolen Goods.
What is alleged to have occured?
She had allegedly stolen the victim’s wallet at a pokies venue and then used the bank cards from the wallet to make a number of subsequent purchases. The police had initially refused diversion on the basis that the matter was too serious.
What happened at court?
We represented the client at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. For this case, we were ultimately successful in obtaining a diversion for Theft and Obtain Property By Deception.
Initially, we discussed the prosecution’s refusal to offer diversion with the magistrate and sought an indication from him about whether or not the matter was suitable for diversion in the magistrate’s own view. This was done in order to put pressure on the prosecution. Following submissions, his Honour agreed that he would deal with the matter by way of diversion if it was offered by the prosecution.
What was the result?
Following further discussions with the prosecutor, an offer for diversion was agreed upon. The client was subsequently granted diversion which was a great result as she managed to maintain her clean criminal record.
What is alleged to have occured?
She had allegedly stolen the victim’s wallet at a pokies venue and then used the bank cards from the wallet to make a number of subsequent purchases. The police had initially refused diversion on the basis that the matter was too serious.
What happened at court?
We represented the client at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. For this case, we were ultimately successful in obtaining a diversion for Theft and Obtain Property By Deception.
Initially, we discussed the prosecution’s refusal to offer diversion with the magistrate and sought an indication from him about whether or not the matter was suitable for diversion in the magistrate’s own view. This was done in order to put pressure on the prosecution. Following submissions, his Honour agreed that he would deal with the matter by way of diversion if it was offered by the prosecution.
What was the result?
Following further discussions with the prosecutor, an offer for diversion was agreed upon. The client was subsequently granted diversion which was a great result as she managed to maintain her clean criminal record.
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