Dee Giannopoulos
This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Dee Giannopoulos. Dee is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She has 13 years of experience in serious indictable matters including sexual offences, pre-charge investigations, and complex County Court proceedings.
View full profile →This is a case study on indecent act with a child under 16 at the Melbourne County Court, where the jury returned a not guilty verdict in 40 minutes.
Allegations were made by the accused’s young step-sister that he had committed indecent acts on her.
What is alleged to have occured?
The accused was facing a charge of Indecent Act with a child under 16. The allegations were made in the context of ongoing custody issues between the parents of the complainant.
What happened at court?
We represented the accused at committal and at trial in the Melbourne County Court.
The offending was alleged to have occurred in the most public areas of the house, when it could easily have been discovered. Many of the alleged features of the offending were bizarre and made no sense. These aspects were highlighted in cross-examination and the closing address. The accused gave evidence and denied the offences.
What was the result?
The Jury returned their verdict in 40 minutes and the accused was found not guilty of all charges.
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 25/02/2013
