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As defence lawyers, we have represented a number of clients charged with council offences.

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Read our latest council offence case studies

Dog Attack – Ringwood

Jon Ross This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Jon Ross. Jon is a Senior Associate at Doogue + George, bringing over 20 years of exclusive criminal defence practice from one of London’s …

Failure to Comply With Permit By a Church

Ophelia Hollway This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Ophelia Hollway. Ophelia is a Senior Associate and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George. She has defended a wide range of …

Failure to Obtain Building Permit – Fine Without Conviction

Failing to Lodge a Certificate of Compliance – Pool and Spa Barrier

Carry Out Building Work Without Permit – Fine Without Conviction

This is a case study on charges of Carry Out Building Work Without Permit resulting in a fine without conviction.Our client ran his own earth moving and retaining wall business. He had been engaged to build a retaining wall for a man who was conducting works on his property. When …

Building Works Without Permit – Good Behaviour Bond

This is a case study on building works without permit resulting in a good behaviour bond. What is alleged to have occurred? The client contacted our firm after receiving a charge and summons to attend court for an offence committed under the Building Act. The client had constructed an elevated …

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Council Offence Case Studies