Kristina Kothrakis
This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Kristina Kothrakis. Kristina 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). With over 18 years of experience, she acts in sexual offences, family violence, white collar crime, fraud, and ASIC and IBAC investigations.
View full profile →This is a case study on a charge of Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 16 Years Old resulting in an adjourned undertaking without conviction.
What is alleged to have occured?
The accused was a 20 year old man with no prior convictions.The complainant approached him and his friends and commenced a conversation with them, before she jumped the fence of the property and entered the premises. They all began drinking alcohol. After a short time, the accused and the complainant began kissing and ended up having sex. The complainant alleged that the accused knew that she was only 15 years old. The accused made admissions to police to having sex with the complainant, but that it was with her consent.
What happened at court?
He was charged with Sexual penetration of a child under 16 years and we represented him at the Geelong County Court.
What was the result?
The accused was placed on an adjourned undertaking, without conviction.
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