We represented the client at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
During case conference discussions, several of the Use false identity information charges were withdrawn and the remaining offences rolled-up on a between dates basis. The effect of this was to reduce the total number of charges from 60 down to 5 offences.
In addition, and to try and shed some light on the offending, a psychological report was organised. Our client was also advised early that because the offending was aggravated as it occurred in the context of her employment relationship, she should endeavour to repay as much of the restitution sought by the complainant as was possible.
Through case conference discussions the amount of restitution sought was reduced from $13,000 to $8,000. Of this $8,000, our client had paid $7,000 and so we were able to say that she had made substantial repayment.
Furthermore, our client was co-operative with the Police and had made full admissions.
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
