Below is a list of all our published other criminal charge case studies.
This is a case study on using a false document to obtain court orders, arising from our client allegedly submitting a false document to a Court. What is alleged to have occurred Our client was charged with using a false document to obtain court orders, which is an offence arising ...
This is a case study with a "Not Guilty" verdict in a recent contested hearing in the Magistrates’ Court at Melbourne for assault with intent to commit a sexual offence in Victoria. Specifically, our client faced: One charge of assault with an intention to commit a sexual offence; and One ...
This is a case study on a sentence of Diversion for a laser pointer offence in Victoria, involving unlawful assault of two police officers with a weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon. What is alleged to have occurred? Fed up with the constant noise of trucks and aircraft around ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on an appeal against conviction involving sexual offences. The allegations of non-consensual sexual activity and false imprisonment arose during a 2018 incident. Our client denied all charges. After a lengthy and delayed proceeding, the jury returned verdicts—convicting on some charges and acquitting on others. On ...
Maya George This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Maya George. Maya is an Associate at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Rising Star in Victorian Criminal Defence Law (2026) ...
This is a case study that involves a client who was charged by the police with the offence of engaging in sexual activity directed at another person at the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court. Our client had no criminal history, was married with a family, and was a hardworking person. They were ...
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 ...
This is a case study on breach IVO charges in Melbourne involving firearms matters caused by the intervention order (IVO). What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing a range of legal problems that was a result of their marriage coming to an end. The client's relationship with ...
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 ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
This is a case study on family violence in Broadmeadows involving charges that resulted in a financial penalty. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing charges relating to non-fatal strangulation and possessing a controlled weapon charge. The victim was married to our client and they had a ...
This is a case study on drug trafficking in Sunshine resulting in a sentence of a Community Correction Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing two charges of trafficking drugs of dependence, one charge of supplying schedule 4 poisons and various charges relating to using and ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for family violence in Melbourne involving an assault and multiple breaches of an intervention order (IVO). What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing one charge of unlawful assault and two charges of contravene a Family Violence Safety ...
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 ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
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 ...
This is a case study on charges of breach intervention order in Heidelberg including a single charge of persistent contravention of notices and orders. Our client was represented by Kristina Kothrakis at the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court leading to an excellent outcome: adjourned undertaking to be of good behaviour with no ...
Andrew George This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Andrew George. Andrew is a Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Leading Criminal Defence ...
This is a case study on sexual assault of a child under 16 in Melbourne. Multiple charges were filed against our client involving a total of three offences. Lachie Davine acted as the client’s criminal defence lawyer and successfully secured a not guilty verdict. What is alleged to have occurred? ...
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 ...
This is a case study on stalking, make threat to inflict serious injury, and use carriage service to harass that resulted in a withdrawal of two of the charges and a diversion for the remaining one charge. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client allegedly committed threats and violence ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
This is a case study on a charge of Breach Intervention Order in Frankston arising from our client allegedly being within 200 metres of a property which is a violation of the order. What is alleged to have occurred? A Family Violence Intervention Order had previously been made by the ...
This is a case study about a bail application for a client charged with trafficking in a commercial quantity of drugs of dependence. Our client had previously been refused bail. Our lawyers then represented our client for another bail application which ultimately led to a successful outcome. What is alleged ...
This is a case study on recklessly making a misleading or false statement to a taxation officer by a health professional. The case involved dealings with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and ultimately resulted in a sentence of recognisance without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our ...
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 ...
This is a case study on an offence of possess prohibited weapon allegedly committed by a former security guard. The charge was ultimately withdrawn by the Police and no finding was made by the court against the accused. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with using ...
This is a case study on charges of contravention of personal safety intervention order and common assault resulting in a fine without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client and their wife had been involved in a heated argument. The client became verbally abusive towards her and threatening ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study involving a plea that relates to a breach of Community Correction Order due to health reasons. A Community Correction Order is one step below a term of imprisonment and balances the need to rehabilitate and punish the offender. Several conditions can be attached to an ...
Lachie Davine This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Lachie Davine. Lachie is an Associate at Doogue + George, based at the Broadmeadows and Melbourne offices. He came to the firm from the ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on failure to lodge tax returns and failure to lodge BAS statements by a company in the hospitality industry resulting in a financial penalty. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client is a business that was accused of having contravened section 8C of the ...
This is a case study on a council offence involving a husband and wife who had been fined and subsequently charged by the council for failing to lodge a certificate of compliance related to a pool and spa. What is alleged to have occurred? In around 2021, a couple who ...
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 ...
Maya George This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Maya George. Maya is an Associate at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Rising Star in Victorian Criminal Defence Law (2026) ...
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 ...
This is a case study on charges of kidnapping and murder that resulted in a 3-year Youth Justice Centre Order. The accused is 17 years of age, had no history of criminal offending, and is one of many individuals charged with the offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
This is a case study on a charge of make a false bomb threat resulting in a diversion program. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a 19-year-old apprentice who was charged with one count of make a false bomb threat after posting on a Twitter (now "X') ...
This is a case study that involves our client driving a private e-scooter and the offences alleged to have been committed as a result of this action. The client was charged with driving unlicensed, driving an unregistered vehicle and failing to wear a motorcycle helmet resulting in a withdrawal of ...
This is a case study on a plea of guilty to charges of obtaining property by deception and knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was alleged to have committed multiple charges of fraud amounting to more than $200,000. It was alleged that ...
This is a case study on pleading not guilty to child homicide at the Supreme Court. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with the death of their second child, a baby of about one month old. It was alleged that the client violently shook the baby ...
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 ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
This is a case study on a bail application for charges of rape and false imprisonment. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a rideshare driver and was alleged to have picked up a young female outside a nightclub, before engaging in non-consensual sexual intercourse with her in ...
Lachie Davine This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Lachie Davine. Lachie is an Associate at Doogue + George, based at the Broadmeadows and Melbourne offices. He came to the firm from the ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
This is a case study involving an allegation of conspiracy to bribe a foreign official. The client had been working for Note Printing Australia and Securency, which were offshoots of the Reserve Bank of Australia that is responsible for designing and making plastic banknotes. What is alleged to have occurred? ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
This is a case study on a bail application for driving offences and other charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a young man who failed to attend court for matters related to an alleged attempted robbery of a shop and assaults committed in a train. Some ...
This is a case study involving multiple driving charges and other offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with numerous offences ranging from drugs, weapons, assault, and multiple traffic violations. These charges predated our client’s first court appearance for a drug offending and no other offences ...
This is a case study on Refuse Breath Test, traffic offences, and drug offences resulting in a fine and a "not guilty" verdict for the first offence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing multiple charges involving both traffic and non-traffic offences. He was listening to the ...
This is a case study on traffic offences resulting in a moderate fine and the mandatory minimum period for licence cancellation. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing charges of Refuse Breath Test and Disobey Right Turn Sign. The police pulled her over after seeing her do ...
This is a case study on traffic offences, DUI, and Reckless Conduct Endangering Serious Injury that resulted in an adjourned undertaking without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a 20-year old man who decided to drive home after drinking with friends. He was using his father's ...
This is a case study on Exceed PCA charges resulting in a financial penalty and a licence cancellation for the statutory minimum period. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Exceed PCA 49(1)(f) and 49(1)(b) following a collision into a road barrier. She was caught by ...
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 ...
This is a case study on several traffic offences and an Exceed PCA charge resulting in a fine and a licence cancellation for a minimal period. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with multiple driving offences after getting caught by the police one early morning. He ...
This is a case study on drink driving and other traffic offences that led to a sentence of a good behaviour bond. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing several traffic offences which include both drink driving and non-drink driving. The drink driving offences arose from a ...
This is a case study on Exceed PCA charges resulting in a fine with no order made against licence. The offending was the accused's second drink driving offence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing charges of Exceed PCA 49(1)(b) and 49(1)(f) after having been found with ...
This is a case study on charges of Exceed Prescribed Concentration of Drugs resulting in a licence disqualification for a reduced period. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was previously sentenced on charges of Exceed Prescribed Concentration of Drugs - 49(1)(i) and 49(1)(h). He is a commercial truck ...
This is a case study on Exceed PCA and Careless Driving offences resulting in a licence disqualification that was kept to a minimum. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client lost control of his vehicle and accidentally drove into a shop, writing off his car and another car in ...
This is a case study on allegations of Exceed Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol resulting in a "not guilty" verdict. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Exceed Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol following allegations by 3 police officers that they saw our client enter his car then ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on drug driving and driving whilst disqualified which, in effect, led to a charge of Breach of Suspended Sentence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client tested positive for cannabis and methamphetamines following a random drug driving test conducted by the police. During this ...
This is a case study on withdrawing a drink driving charge involving a delay of 12 years between the filing of the charge and the first hearing. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with drink driving in late 2001 after having been found with a blood ...
This is a case study on Exceed PCA charges committed for the 4th time, but nevertheless led to a good result in a way of a fine without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing charges of Exceed PCA 49(1)(b) and 49(1)(f). He was caught during ...
This is a case study on drink driving offences resulting in a financial penalty without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was driving along High Street in Preston when he was stopped by the police for a random breath test. He was found to have a blood ...
This is a case study on Exceed PCA charges resulting in a Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client got into an accident while driving a vehicle. He was found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.166% and was eventually charged with: Exceed PCA ...
This is a case study on a successful sentence appeal for a drink driving charge which resulted in a Community Correction Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was originally charged for drink driving after having been found with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.180. He was represented ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a Refuse Breath Test charge which ultimately got withdrawn. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Refuse Breath Test following an incident at a fast food restaurant. It was alleged that our client was driving his car, ordered food from ...
This is a case study on charges of Exceed PCA and State False Name and Address resulting in a financial penalty and a licence cancellation for the mandatory minimum period. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Exceed PCA 49(1)(b) and 49(1)(f) after having been found ...
This is a case study on Exceed PCA and other traffic offences resulting in a minimum licence penalty without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was an 18-year old man who got into a car accident while under the influence of alcohol. His car was written off ...
This is a case study on charges of Refuse Breath Test and General Duty of Driver or Person in Charge of Motor Vehicle resulting in a withdrawal of the first charge and a fine for the remaining traffic offence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was subjected to ...
This is a case study on a charge of Culpable Driving Causing Death resulting in a “not guilty” verdict. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing a charge of Culpable Driving Causing Death at the Melbourne County Court following a road accident involving an elderly person.She was ...
This is a case study on a charge of Culpable Driving Causing Death heard in the County Court. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been drinking with his best friend at a birthday party. He left after someone made a comment to him which he found offensive ...
This is a case study that involves withdrawing a Dangerous Driving charge. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing multiple traffic charges following allegations by the police that she was driving a car and was seen doing a protracted burn out on a street. As there were ...
This is a case study on charges of Speeding and Dangerous Driving. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing charges of Dangerous Driving and Exceed Speed Limit at the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court. Although he admitted to the speeding charge, he was however disputing whether his manner of ...
This is a case study on a sentence of good behaviour bond for Careless Driving. What is alleged to have occurred? The police charged our client with Careless Driving following a road accident that caused no injury to any person but which otherwise resulted in a major traffic inconvenience.We acted ...
This is a case study on a bail application for Unlicensed Driving and Theft charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Police was refusing bail for our client for reasons that he continues to engage in criminal activities to support his drug habit. He was already on two counts of ...
This is a case study on an appeal against a prison term for driving whilst suspended. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client wanted to appeal a 2-month term of imprisonment handed down by the Magistrates’ Court for a charge of Driving Whilst Suspended. He had already been previously ...
This is a case study on a bail application for traffic and drug charges. What is alleged to have occurred? The police charged our client with Driving Disqualified and several other drug offences. The allegations were that our client was trafficking 12 kilograms of cannabis and was in possession of ...
This is a case study on a sentence of good behaviour bond for drug possession. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was pulled over by the police for driving erratically. There was an issue with his headlights and he had made an illegal right hand turn. These things ...
This is a case study on a sentence of adjourned undertaking for Behave in an Indecent Manner. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with two (2) offences involving public nudity, one being much more serious than the other. Before and after the conduct, the client was ...
This is a case study on a charge of Contravene Family Violence Intervention Order whilst on bail. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with breaching an intervention order by attending at their family home. During the alleged offending, the client was also on bail for the ...
This is a case study on reducing Dangerous Driving Causing Serious Injury to Careless Driving.Following our client’s interview and the investigation, he was charged with Dangerous Driving Causing Serious Injury. At the time of the alleged offence, the client had no relevant criminal history and was 51 years old. There ...
This is a case study on a bail application for multiple counts of Theft as well as a charge of Handle Stolen Goods. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with numerous counts of Theft whilst on a Community Corrections Order for the same type of offence ...
This is a case study on pleading guilty to Dangerous Driving.Our client was aged 61 at the time of the alleged offending and had no relevant prior court history. What is alleged to have occurred? The incident occurred during the client’s employment as a bus driver wherein it was alleged ...
This is a case study on a bail application for Arson whilst on CCO for similar offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was on a Community Correction Order for Arson charges when it was alleged that he had committed further offences. The new offending resulted in further ...
This is a case study on a diversion application for Use a Carriage Service in a Harassing Manner.Our client’s relevant personal circumstances were that he was 37 years old, married, and had no previous court history. He had migrated to Australia from Romania and, since settling in Australia, had enjoyed ...
This is a case study on withdrawing a Reckless Conduct Endangering Serious Injury charge.Our client was driving in his vehicle in moderate to heavy traffic. There was a car in front of him which pushed into his lane. The rear windshield of that vehicle smashed and the driver was of ...
This is a case study on Exceed Speed Limit at 50/h above the limit.Our client had been charged with driving 148km/h in a 100-zone. If you get caught going this quickly, you’re looking at a mandatory minimum license suspension of 12 months. Unfortunately the law in this area is very ...
This is a case study on family violence where accused is at risk of being deported. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was in custody following allegations of very serious family violence offences against their ex-partner. These offences were alleged to have been committed in breach of an ...
This is a case study on family violence offences, withdrawn at the Sunshine Magistrates' Court. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing family violence charges against their ex-partner. These charges, as they are related to family violence, are notoriously hard to have withdrawn as prosecution policy dictates ...
This is a case study on family violence involving persons with mental health issues. Our client had been involved in a domestic dispute with her partner and 000 was called. It was a high stress situation which was heightened by the fact that both people involved had considerable mental health ...
This is a case study on charges of Handle Stolen Goods and Deal With Property Suspected of Being Proceeds of Crime. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was at home with his family when the police executed a search warrant at his home. During the search, the client ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for assaulting police officers and resisting arrest.Our client was sitting at a St Kilda bar after spending most of the afternoon and night drinking. He worked in a demanding job and lately he had been managing his stress by increasing ...
This is a case study on deferring a sentence for a youth charged with numerous offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a young man who was heading down the wrong path. He had made a new group of friends. He was gambling, using party drugs, and ...
This is a case study on an application for diversion for Theft. The client had no previous court history and was gainfully employed. Through his employment, he was also supporting his wife and young children. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with stealing several grocery items ...
This is a case study on withdrawing a personal safety intervention order. Our client had owned his house for twenty years. Over this time the neighbourhood had changed significantly, and of course so had the neighbours. A young family eventually moved in next door and relationships were initially friendly. Home ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a sentence of adjourned undertaking without conviction for Unlawful Assault.Our client was a young man. He had been in a volatile relationship for many years and it had finally broken down completely. He was a hard worker, and was living alone trying to rebuild ...
This is a case study on a successful sentence appeal for Burglary and Theft charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with a number of offences including Burglary and Theft. He had pleaded guilty at an early stage and, despite being relatively young, had also ...
This is a case study on showing exceptional circumstances in a contested bail application.The Bail Act was amended in 2018. A significant consequence of the amendments is that bail is much more difficult to achieve for a person accused of committing certain offences whilst already on bail for other offences ...
This is a case study on sexual and assault charges resulting in a Community Corrections Order (CCO). What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with sexual offending against a number of complainants that occurred at a function. The matter commenced as a filing hearing and went through ...
This is a case study on charges of Indecent Act With Child Under 16 with a similar prior. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with behaving inappropriately towards a child under the age of 16 in a shopping centre. The accusations against the client included touching ...
This is a case study on charges of DUI and Exceed PCA resulting in a fine with no conviction. Our client was charged with Drive Under the Influence of Alcohol (s. 49(1)(a)) and Exceed Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (s. 49(1)(b)). She was 61 years old and, at the time of ...
This is a case study on a second breach of County Court CCO resulting in a fine and cancellation of the Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had contravened his Community Corrections Order because of non-compliance and further offending. To add to his troubles, the ...
This is a case study on a sentence of adjourned undertaking for shoptheft. The case proceeded as a plea of guilty. After a plea in mitigation, the client avoided conviction and was ordered to comply with an adjourned undertaking to be of good behaviour, and to continue to receive treatment ...
This is a case study on a sentence of CCO for Intentionally and Recklessly Cause Injury. The complainants in this matter were the client's grandchildren and they were in the client's care. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was charged with Intentionally Causing Injury, Recklessly Causing Injury, and ...
This is a case study on downgrading Threat to Kill and Criminal Damage charges. The client was aged 25 at the time of the offending. He had a relevant prior for a similar offending but he was employed on a full-time basis and had remained so employed as at the ...
This is a case study on a diversion for prohibited weapon offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client bought a bottle of pepper spray online and took it to a pub with his friends. As a joke, he sprayed it. The pepper spray went through the air vents ...
This is a case study on a sentence of Community Corrections Order that got cancelled.Our client had breached his County Court Community Corrections Order for the second time because of non-compliance and further offending. The original offending for which he was placed on the order was an unplanned armed robbery ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a deferral of sentence for Breach CCO and Theft charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had breached her Community Corrections Order (CCO) for a second time due to non-compliance. There had also been further offending in the same period and these ...
This is a case study on an appeal against conviction for a charge of Rape. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was in a relationship with a woman for around a year and a half. After they broke up, she made an allegation to the police that during ...
This is a case study on theft and driving offences resulting in a diversion sentence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was alleged to have stolen a set of number plates from a parked vehicle and fitted them to her own unregistered vehicle. This was in order for ...
This is a case study on charges of Upskirting and Possession & Production of Child Abuse Material. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with observing the genital and anal region of a woman with the aid of a device, more commonly known as 'upskirting'. The allegation ...
This is a case study on withdrawing a charge of Driving Without Headlights. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a taxi driver who had previously elected to take the 1 x point option on his licence after accruing a number of demerit points over time. On the ...
This is a case study on a charge of Drive Whilst Disqualified resulting in a fine with no licence disqualification.Our client was charged with two counts of Driving Whilst Disqualified against section 30 of the Road Safety Act 1986 (Vic). The offences were committed less than two months apart. The ...
This is a case study on a sentence of adjourned undertaking for Obtaining Property By Deception and Possess Drug of Dependence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was initially charged with a range of dishonesty and deception offences totalling close to $26,000.00 in overall value. The allegations were ...
This is a case study on a sentence of Community Correction Order for multiple driving offences.Our client was charged with 12 driving offences including Driving an Unregistered Vehicle, Driving Whilst Under the Influence of Drugs, and three counts of Driving Whilst Disqualified against section 30 of the Road Safety Act ...
This is a case study on a sentence of Community Corrections Order or CCO for family violence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged following a family violence incident where he had discharged a toy pellet gun in the direction of his partner who was holding their ...
This is a case study on assault charges arising from alcohol-fueled violence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client went out drinking one night with his friends in the city. They all had too much to drink, and got involved in a street fight with another group of young ...
This is a case study on charges of Possession of Child Pornography and Access Child Porn Using Carriage Service. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was found to be in possession of a quantity of child exploitation material (or child pornography) on his electronic devices and hard drives ...
This is a case study on a diversion application for Aggravated Burglary as well as Theft charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a 16-year old young man with no prior record. He was charged with two separate offences of Aggravated Burglary on commercial premises. He attended ...
This is a case study on a sentence of CCO for Theft involving breach of trust. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client handled monies as part of his official role in a local community sporting club. The funds he received during the period of the offending were meant ...
This is a case study involving an accused charged with sexual assault of a police officer. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client, a male in his mid 50s, was charged with sexual assault of a police officer. The circumstances of the offending were that he had been in ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a sentence of good behaviour bond for violence offending. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with violence offences relating to hitting and causing injury to his housemate and threatening to kill her. An intervention order was applied for and granted ...
This is a case study on a sentence of Community Corrections Order for Trafficking Drugs of Dependence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had a number of charges for Trafficking in Drugs of Dependence. The police had executed a search warrant at her house where there were various ...
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 ...
This is a case study on withdrawing Threat to Inflict Serious Injury charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with threatening serious injury to his ex-girlfriend. The allegation was that he sent her a message saying that he was going to 'jazz' her - which meant ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Theft with a similar prior. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with a relatively minor shop theft ($200) from a store in the Melbourne CBD. She came before the court in her 50's. Having a ...
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 ...
This is a case study on fighting an intervention order resulting in the order being struck out. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was served with an application by the police for an intervention order on behalf of a family member. The parties worked together in separate parts ...
This is a case study on drug possession and trafficking charges resulting in a deferral of sentence.Our client was found unconscious inside his car in a suburban street. Local residents saw him slumped over in the car and called the police. The police could not wake him by banging on ...
This is a case study on Criminal Damage and assault charges involving an accused with schizophrenia. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was arrested for attacking a police station. He threw a rock through a window, damaged some cars, and made threats to police officers. On the face ...
This is a case study on a charge of Sexual Assault with "Not Guilty" as the verdict. Our client was a small scale property developer who develops town houses on blocks formerly occupied by a single residence. He was in his late 60s, married with adult children, and had never ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for a one-punch offence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Intentionally Causing Injury to a teenage old girl by way of "one punch". This act caused the girl to stumble, fall, and hit her head ...
This is a case study on a charge of Obtaining Property By Deception involving a theft from employer.Our client was employed at one of the big banks as a teller. During the course of his employment, he was experiencing financial difficulty which eventually led to the offending. It was ultimately ...
This is a case study on breaching a County Court CCO involving an accused with exceptional and compassionate circumstances. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had a very long criminal history comprising mainly of driving offences. He received a prison sentence for new driving charges in the Magistrates ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Unlawful Assault With a Weapon and withdrawal of threat charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client's housemates called the police after he allegedly threatened to kill one of them. The police attended and found our client asleep ...
This is a case study on withdrawing a charge of Contravene Personal Safety Notice. There was an interim Personal Safety Intervention Order (PSIO) taken out against our client by his neighbour who lived down the hall from the client. Our client has serious and complicated mental health problems. He regularly ...
This is a case study on Drive Unregistered Motor Vehicle and fraud-related traffic charges. The client made full admissions to the police and subsequently sent a letter of apology to them. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with fraudulently using false registration plates, fraudulently using/altering compliance ...
This is a case study involving a sentence of fine without conviction for Driving Whilst Suspended. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with two counts of Driving Whilst Suspended. He lost his licence due to demerit points which accrued due to excessive speeding.The first time the ...
This is a case study involving the use of Renzella time on a charge of Breach Community Corrections Order (CCO). What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with breaching a Community Corrections Order (CCO) for not completing his community work hours and for committing further offending during ...
This is a case study on assault charges whilst on Community Corrections Orders. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was alleged to have had repeatedly punched a work mate to the head during an argument, causing him to lose consciousness. The victim was hospitalised and still experiences vision ...
This is a case study on drug and weapons charges resulting in a Community Correction Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with trafficking cannabis as well as weapons possession charges after a search was executed by the police on the client's home. The client engaged ...
This is a case study on charges of Unlawful Assault (family violence) that led to a case review. It involved a dispute between a husband and a wife that was eventually heard at the Magistrates' Court. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was accused of having assaulted his ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Fail to Store Firearm in Secure Manner.Victoria Police were conducting random audits of compliance with storage requirements for firearms. Our client had been a registered firearms holder for approximately 30 years. When the police attended at his business premises ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on Fail to Comply With Reporting Obligations resulting in a fine with conviction. The client was previously sentenced in relation to sexual offending and was placed on the Sex Offender Register for a period of 8 years. He had completed nearly two years, to date ...
This is a case study on a a sentence of fine without conviction for Fail to Comply With Reporting Obligations. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a registered offender under the Sex Offenders Registration Act 2004. He was charged with 10 separate breaches of his reporting obligations ...
This is a case study on Court Integrated Support Program for drug offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Traffick Drug of Dependence (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) and Possess Drug of Dependence. The police case was that our client and his associate were observed in a car to ...
This is a case study on withdrawing Recklessly Cause Injury and assault charges.Recklessly Cause Injury is a serious offence, especially in the context of family violence where the victim is a female family member.Section 15 of the Crimes Act 1958 defines an "injury" as – Harm to mental health; and ...
This is a case study on applying for bail for Armed Robbery.Armed robbery is a schedule 2 offence which means that we had to satisfy the magistrate hearing the bail application that ‘compelling circumstances' existed as to why his remand in custody was not justified. ‘Compelling circumstances' is a new ...
This is a case study on pleading guilty to Handling Stolen Goods and other charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had four matters involving handling stolen goods, drug possession, and weapons possession. He has a long history of similar offending and the matters before the court on ...
This is a case study on a sentence of Community Corrections Order for Fail to Answer Bail. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with a huge deception offence ($56,000) against their employer by lodging false time sheets during the operational period of a suspended sentence. This ...
This is a case study on charges of Stalking and Using a Carriage Service to Harass resulting in a financial penalty. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Stalking and Using a Carriage Service to Harass. The conduct involved him sending extremely sexually explicit and suggestive ...
This is a case study on pleading guilty to a Robbery charge. Our client had been accused of Robbery, Recklessly Causing Injury, and Possessing an Imitation Firearm. She and her co-accused were accused of organising to purchase two brand new mobile phones from Gumtree with the intention of stealing them ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
This is a case study on withdrawing a Reckless Conduct Endangering Serious Injury charge Our client was driving in his vehicle in moderate to heavy traffic. There was a car in front of him which pushed into his lane. The rear windshield of that vehicle smashed and the driver was ...
This is a case study on a sentence of good behaviour bond for Theft What is alleged to have occurred? Our client faced charges relating to minor theft of a wallet and the subsequent use of a credit card from that wallet. During the period of this matter, the client ...
This is a case study on a sentence of good behaviour bond for insurance fraud. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was one of seven people involved in an insurance fraud enterprise. One of his co-offenders (the primary offender) purchased second hand cars from car auctions and would ...
This is a case study that involves bail application, family violence, and Community Corrections Order (CCO). The CCO sentence is for another family violence against a different victim. What is alleged to have occurred? The police was making an application to remand our client into custody following an allegation of ...
This is a case study on an application for diversion for Careless Driving. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was driving alone in their vehicle when they lost concentration and failed to negotiate a sweeping bend in the roadway. The client had been driving for a lengthy period ...
This is a case study on family violence and an accused with cognitive disability. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Breaching a Safe Contact Intervention Order, Assault, Possessing Cannabis, and Criminal Damage. The victim in this matter was the client’s mother. The allegations were that ...
This is a case study on dismissing a Possess Drug of Dependence charge What is alleged to have occurred? Our client’s partner called us in the middle of the night saying that his partner had been arrested on drug charges. Because our firm offers a 24/7 phone line, we were ...
This is a case study on family violence in the presence of children. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was alleged to have assaulted his partner during a heated argument where both of them had been consuming alcohol. Their two young children were said to have observed the ...
This is a case study on maintaining Working With Children's Check pending outcome of criminal charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client and his girlfriend were both charged with Intentionally Cause Injury. The circumstances of the alleged offending were that our client, his girlfriend, and some of their ...
This is a case study on drug trafficking and possession of drug of dependence and controlled weapon. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Trafficking in a Drug of Dependence together with related charges of drug possession and possession of a controlled weapon. He was found ...
This is a case study on Group Conferencing Program for Robbery offences committed by a young person. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a young man who had been charged with Robbery offences against other young people in the western suburbs, targeting mobile phones and headphones. Initially, ...
This is a case study on getting a diversion twice for drug and bail offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was accused of cultivating a cannabis plant in a specially built growing cupboard which was detected during an inspection of the property. He subsequently was charged with ...
This is a case study on driving whilst suspended on a court-imposed suspension. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Driving Whilst Suspended following a court-imposed suspension for excessive speed, which is an aggravating feature of the offending. The matter also involved deception as the client ...
This is a case study on fighting an interim intervention order. What is alleged to have occurred? The Police made an application for an intervention order (IVO) on behalf of the protected person. The allegation was that our client grabbed the protected person in a headlock outside of a small ...
This is a case study on a sentence of Community Corrections Order for road rage offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Following a brief verbal argument with another driver, our client and the other driver stopped their vehicles on the side of the road. Our client then approached the ...
This is a case study on a Breach Intervention Order charge that got withdrawn. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with breaching an intervention order by filming their ex-partner. This sort of allegation is taken very seriously by the courts, and particularly in this case given ...
This is a case study on a youth charged with drug possession and driving offences.Driving suspension periods were increased in May 2018 to reflect the seriousness with which the state government treats drink driving offences. Magistrates do not have discretion to reduce the suspension period, however they do have discretion ...
This is a case study on various assault charges resulting in a Community Correction Order that does not involve any unpaid community work. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with multiple counts of making threats to kill and assault towards his family members. He is a ...
This is a case study involving a diversion notice for family violence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had never been in any form of trouble before. He was in a new relationship with someone from overseas and they became involved in a heated argument that turned physical ...
This is a case study on reducing the amount of theft and property obtained by deception in a criminal case. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with over 300 Theft and Obtaining Property By Deception charges by the Victoria Police. The allegations were that our client ...
This is a case study on a diversion application for Criminal Damage and Unlawful Assault. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was involved in an incident with a taxi driver during a trip. An argument started between him and the driver due a dispute about directions. A physical ...
This is a case study on AHPRA and VCAT proceedings involving a pharmacist. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a pharmacist who, during a period of personal struggle, developed an addiction to schedule 8 prescription medication. He worked at various pharmacies and took the medication from the ...
This is a case study on contesting a charge of Contravene Family Violence IVO. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had previously been found guilty of breaching intervention orders (IVO's) in relation to his ex partner and had been sentenced to 8 months imprisonment. Whilst on appeal bail, ...
This is a case study on fine without conviction for Fail to Comply With Reporting Obligation Under SOR. Our client had previously pleaded guilty to offences of a sexual nature, and was sentenced to a term of imprisonment and a Community Corrections Order upon his release. He was also placed ...
This is a case study on a successful Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) exemption application involving a child sex offence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was placed on the Sex Offender Register after pleading guilty to sexual penetration with a child under the age of 16. The ...
This is a case study on a sentence of adjourned undertaking for assaulting and resisting emergency worker on duty. Our client was initially charged with Assault Police and two charges of Resist Arrest. All charges were brought against our client under the Crimes Act (Assault/Resist Emergency Worker, section 31). At ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a charge of Trafficking in a Drug of Dependence resulting in a good behaviour bond without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was charged with trafficking over 9 grams of Heroin. He was caught in his car with the Heroin, scales ...
This is a case study on good behaviour bond without conviction for Sexual Assault. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had previously been in a sexual relationship with the complainant. That relationship was off and on for some time. On the date of the offence, the two had ...
This is a case study on a sentence of Community Corrections Order for Sexual Assault. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with Sexual Assault. It arose from an incident where he had hugged a teenage girl on public transport and made suggestive remarks. He had ...
This is a case study on drug charges and theft resulting in a Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with cultivation of cannabis and theft of electricity. The circumstances surrounding the offending were serious given that the client had an elaborate set up ...
This is a case study on charges of Criminal Damage and Assault. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Recklessly Cause Injury, Unlawful Assault By Kicking, Unlawful Assault With a Weapon, and Criminal Damage. He had a fight with his ex-partner which escalated, and she alleged ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a charge of Fail to Comply With Reporting Obligations resulting in a good behaviour bond. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a registered sex offender who had been placed on the register five years ago for indecent exposure. As part of ...
This is a case study on a sentence of Community Corrections Order (CCO) for Assault and Criminal Damage. Our client was a 60-year old man who, at the relevant date of the offending, had achieved significant success in business. The police charged him with Reckless Conduct Endangering Life, Intentionally Cause ...
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 ...
This is a case study on downgrading a charge of Sexual Assault Against a Child Under 16. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged following an allegation that he sexually assaulted a child under the age of 16 by touching his genitals outside of his clothing whilst ...
This is a case study on a charge of Fraudulently Obtain Benefits from TAC resulting in a CCO.Our client was involved in a serious car accident over 20 years ago. It sadly resulted in him losing a limb. The traumatic experience left him physically unable to work for a period ...
This is a case study on a diversion application for someone with a prior criminal conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Unlawful Assault. The allegations were that the client punched the victim to his face and the back of his head following a brief ...
This is a case study on fighting a Personal Safety Intervention Order which ultimately got withdrawn. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was the respondent in an application made by his next-door neighbour for a personal safety intervention order matter. The applicant alleged that the client verbally abused ...
This is a case study on violent offences by a child resulting in a diversion. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a 16-year old child who had committed a number of violent offences. He had been involved in at least six separate incidents of violent offending where ...
This is a case study on drug trafficking and drug possession resulting in a sentence of diversion. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a young man with a significant story to tell. He had lost his father in sudden and tragic circumstances and, as a result, he ...
This is a case study on a Community Correction Order for Drive Whilst Suspended. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with several driving offences and a breach of a CCO. He was facing a potential term of imprisonment given his extensive criminal history. He also had ...
This is a case study on pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with trafficking ICE (over 30 grams), GHB, and various prescription drugs. He was also charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition, a knuckle duster, and a ...
This is a case study on a sentence of Community Correction Order for multiple burglaries. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had committed a series of burglaries within a 3-year period. He was charged with these offences in 2017 after the police had tested DNA left at the ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Behave in an Offensive Manner.Our client was driving and he noticed that up ahead there was someone driving in a manner that was causing cars to have to overtake and go around it. When he came to be directly ...
This is a case study on charges of Breach IVO, assault offences, and Damage Police Cell. What is alleged to have occurred? The police were called to our client’s home on the basis of a complaint made by a neighbour. The police attended the client’s home, spoke to his wife, ...
This is a case study on charges of Drug Trafficking and Breach CCO. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had a long history of heroin addiction, and associated drug possession and trafficking prior convictions. He was charged with his sixth drug trafficking charge after being caught by the ...
This is a case study on a charge of Reverse When Unsafe resulting in a fine without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was on his way home from work when he stopped off at the shops. It was quite late, and it was dark. As he ...
This is a case study involving charges of Theft, Assault, and Breach CCO. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Theft and Assault offences which breached a Community Corrections Order (CCO). He also had a lengthy prior history relating to dishonesty offences. The client was happy ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Possess More Than Twice Catch Limit of Abalone. What is alleged to have occurred? Authorised officers of the Fisheries Act intercepted our client with more than twice the catch limit of Greenlip abalone. He was refused diversion when his ...
This is a case study on Community Corrections Order without conviction for Indecent Assault. Our client was a kitchen manager at a hotel. During one particular shift, the client had a dispute with the venue manager and he later consumed alcohol whilst working. What is alleged to have occurred? That ...
This is a case study on an imposition of minimum disqualification periods for drink driving and dangerous driving offences. The client was in his early 20s at the time of the offending and had some minor traffic offences, including a prior for drink driving. What is alleged to have occurred? ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for assaulting an emergency worker.The client made full admissions to the Police during her record of interview. She has no criminal priors and these factors contributed to a great outcome. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged ...
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 ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on an adjourned undertaking for Persistent Contravene FVIO (family violence intervention order). The background to the allegations was that our client had been in a short-term relationship with the complainant for a period of approximately 9 months. That relatively short relationship had commenced not long ...
This is a case study on a successful diversion application for assault charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had attended a pub in Richmond with his friends. During the evening, members of our client’s group and other patrons began to get involved in some mutual exchanges of ...
This is a case study on a diversion application for Criminal Damage. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client went to get his car out of his garage and found it blocked in by someone who had parked over the driveway. He waited for some time but the driver ...
This is a case study on a drug driving offence resulting in a financial penalty without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? This is a case study on a drug driving offence resulting in a financial penalty without conviction. What happened at court? We represented the client at the ...
This is a case study on assault and driving charges resulting in an adjourned undertaking and a licence cancellation for the mandatory minimum period. What is alleged to have occurred? The alleged offences arose out of ongoing hostilities between our client and the partner of his former wife. The most ...
This is a case study on Careless Driving resulting in a financial penalty. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had got into his car after work. He reversed his car, and at that moment was blinded by bright sunlight. He proceeded to reverse, and while doing so accidentally ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
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 ...
This is a case study involving a charge of Possession of Child Pornography that resulted in a sentence of adjourned undertaking. Please note that this case had occurred at a time when the offence was still in effect in Victoria. It has since been replaced with the offence of Possession ...
This is a case study on beating an Indecent Act With a Child Under the Age of 16 charge. It involves a client who was charged with a sexual offence which was alleged to have occurred decades ago when the client was still 13 years old. What is alleged to ...
This is a case study on fighting Sexual Penetration charges. The client was charged with having sex with his step-daughter who was underage. What is alleged to have occurred? The allegation was that he had given her alcohol before these events happened. There was a real issue about whether the ...
This is a case study on Stalking charges resulting in a not guilty verdict. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with stalking of two girls. Police alleged that she printed materials from the inbox of one of the complainant’s Facebook account, made copies of private conversations, ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
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 ...
This is a case study on an unconditional dismissal for Light Fire on Total Fire Ban Day.Our client attended our office for a consultation after a Magistrate refused his application for court diversion for an offence of Lighting a Fire on a Total Fire Ban Day. A Court diversion is ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Contravene Family Violence IVO. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with instances of breaching an intervention order (IVO). The protected person was her ex-boyfriend. The circumstances were that on the same day that the IVO ...
Maya George This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Maya George. Maya is an Associate at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Rising Star in Victorian Criminal Defence Law (2026) ...
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 ...
This is a case study on reducing imprisonment period for drug trafficking in a commercial quantity. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with a co-accused, with swallowing approximately 240g of ketamine overseas and bringing it into Australia. They were apprehended at Melbourne Airport by the Federal ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a theft offence resulting in a withdrawal of the charge. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was an employee carpenter at a large construction company. A co-accused employee stole an electric nail-gun valued at $700 from employer and put it in our ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on Breach CCO committed for the second time. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client received a Community Corrections Order (CCO) for various drug-related offences. He then breached this order through lack of compliance. It was brought back to the Magistrates’ Court and his ...
This is a case study on a summary jurisdiction application for Trafficking in a Drug of Dependence and other charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with an array of illegal conduct. The major charge which he faced was Trafficking in a Commercial Quantity of a ...
This is a case study on multiple charges of Obtaining Property By Deception resulting in a Community Corrections Order (CCO). Our client was working as the payroll manager for a company. He had always wanted to be a business owner, so he started a business in the fast food industry ...
This is a case study on good behaviour bond for drink driving offences. What is alleged to have occurred? In the early hours of a Saturday morning, our client entered a booze bus site where he underwent a preliminary breath test. He provided a reading of 0.076, which is classified ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Possess Drug of Dependence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client, a middle-aged male with no priors, had entered a licensed premises at a time when the premises was not trading. At the time, the door to the ...
This is a case study on a diversion application for Handling Stolen Goods. Our client was a cycling enthusiast who would also buy and sell bike components as a hobby. He was charged with handling and receiving stolen goods. At the time of the offence, he was employed full time ...
This is a case study on allegations of sexual assault by a teacher resulting in no charges made. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a teacher at a secondary school. She was called in by the police to participate in a recorded interview following an allegation made ...
This is a case study on a bail application for Breach CCO. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Theft and Assault which breached a Community Corrections Order. He also had a lengthy prior history relating to dishonesty offences and several convictions for failure to appear ...
This is a case study on charges of Breach CCO resulting in a fine.CCOs were introduced as a sentencing option in 2014 to replace Community Based Orders (CBOs). This was done because CBOs and other community-based sentencing dispositions did not provide court with ‘sufficient flexibility to directly target the offender ...
This is a case study on a diversion application for Unlawful Assault.Our client was charged with the unlawful assault of his defacto partner. As at the date of the charge, he was 58 years old. He had no previous court appearances but did previously receive a diversion for a different ...
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 ...
This is a case study on an adjourned undertaking without conviction for Criminal Damage and Unlawful Assault.Our client was on his way to work for an afternoon shift, with his partner travelling with him, when he was cut off by another road user. Incidents often happen on the road. It ...
This is a case study involving a summary jurisdiction application for assault charges and a firearm offence.Our client’s girlfriend was distressed and was in an emotional state when she called him to pick her up from a party in Woodstock. She had been assaulted by an intoxicated male at the ...
This is a case study on a diversion application for Possess Drug of Dependence.Our client was in Melbourne from interstate with some friends to celebrate a bucks weekend. They decided to purchase some drugs to use over the weekend. The client became intoxicated during the evening and was refused entry ...
This is a case study on a charge of Breach Intervention Order that is a repeat offence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with breaching an intervention order that his ex-wife had placed on him. His children were also on the order. Our client had not ...
This is a case study on an adjourned undertaking for Possess Drug of Dependence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was on bail for very serious drug importation charges. His trial was due to commence in a few months. He had breached his bail by failing to report ...
This is a case study on a sentence of adjourned undertaking without conviction for Drive Whilst Suspended.Driving home from seeing his girlfriend late one night, our client became confused in an area undergoing roadworks. It was dark and the weather was poor. The normal road markings had been painted over ...
This is a case study on a charge of Obtaining Property By Deception leading to a fine without conviction. The accused had no relevant criminal history. He was working as a taxi-driver at the time of the offending and the offences occurred during his work as a taxi-driver. What is ...
This is a case study on Sexual Assault by a doctor resulting in the charges being withdrawn. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client is a doctor at a hospital who had been accused of sexually assaulting a female patient during an examination. The patient made an almost immediate ...
Andrew George This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Andrew George. Andrew is a Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Leading Criminal Defence ...
This is a case study on a charge of Trafficking Cannabis that got withdrawn. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a 20-year old male who had been charged with trafficking cannabis. The police had been called to his home to provide assistance for an unrelated matter. While ...
This is a case study on Drive Disqualified with drink driving priors. What is alleged to have occurred? After driving home from work, our client went through a random breath-testing station on a main road in the outer norther-suburbs. He passed the breath test but unfortunately was disqualified from driving ...
This is a case study on a client needing to file a on the Sex Offender Register travel application. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client, as a young man in his early 20’s, pleaded guilty to sexual offences 13 years ago. Due to the type of charge that ...
This is a case study on a diversion application for Trafficking in Drugs of Dependence.The police seized our client’s phone during his arrest and charge because they suspected he was dealing drugs. It was our client’s work phone. As soon as our client told his employers that his phone had ...
This is a case study on Exceed PCA and Exceed Speed Limit offences.The following penalties apply for the drink driving offence: Driver’s license cancelled and suspended for 6 months Fine of around $3,000 Interlock device for 6 months Completion of a drink driver behaviour change course As for the speeding ...
This is a case study on withdrawing Trafficking charges and Handling Stolen Goods. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was arrested after a search warrant was executed on his girlfriend’s house. The police found heroin, cannabis, and various items believed to be stolen such as multiple laptops, cash, ...
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 ...
This is a case study that involves acting in concert in the commission of assault charges and other offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Possess Cannabis, Intentionally Cause Injury, Recklessly Cause Injury, Unlawful Assault With a Weapon, and Unlawful Assault. The prosecution alleged that ...
This is a case study on a charge of Intercourse With Child Outside Australia. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with having gone to Bali on a holiday with some friends. These friends had brought their grandchildren along and one of the children was a girl ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for theft from a supermarket. The client co-operated with the investigating police officers and made full admissions. The informant did not originally recommend diversion for this matter despite the low property value and absence of court history. What is alleged ...
This is a case study on family violence with a without conviction outcome. The client was charged with Criminal Damage, Make Threat to Kill, Recklessly Cause Injury, Assault With a Weapon, and several charges of Unlawful Assault. The complainants were members of his family. What is alleged to have occurred? ...
This is a case study on a charge of Theft resulting in a diversion. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client allegedly put some fruit into her bag and left without paying. She then allegedly provided a false name and date of birth to the security officer. She had ...
This is a case study on withdrawing charges of Fail to Comply With Building Order.Our clients were the directors of a real estate investment company. They were charged with several serious offences under the Building Act 1993 (Vic). The daughter of the client operated a separate business on two properties ...
This is a case study on an accused on remand for Failing to Comply With Reporting Obligations. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client is subject to reporting obligations under the Sex Offenders Registration Act. He had been charged with breaching his reporting obligations by failing to report his ...
This is a case study on drunken assaults against police officers. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with drunken assaults committed against security staff and arresting police officers who attended the scene. This was a serious matter involving allegations of resisting and spitting on police officers, ...
This is a case study on pleading guilty to Refuse to Provide Further Sample. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a young person who was involved in his first drink driving offences. He was pulled over by the police and was asked to participate in a random ...
This is a case study on withdrawing a Burglary charge and other offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Burglary, Theft, Handle Stolen Goods, Go Equipped to Steal, and Possess Drug of Dependence. It was alleged that he had entered a site in rural Victoria ...
This is a case study on charges of Incest and Indecent Act With Child Under 16 resulting in a not guilty verdict and discontinuance. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with sexual offences against his daughter and his granddaughter. The offences against his daughter were said ...
This is a case study on Driving Whilst Disqualified with an aggravating feature. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was pulled over by the police and checks revealed that he was the holder of a suspended driver's licence. It had been suspended by a court some weeks prior ...
This is a case study on a plea of guilty to Driving Whilst Disqualified. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had lost their licence for exceeding the speed limit by 35+km/h. This occurred in the weeks proceeding to being intercepted for driving whilst suspended. What happened at court? ...
This is a case study on Exceed PCA as an alternative to a DUI charge. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was before the court facing drink driving offences and a Careless Driving offence due to a minor crash. Specifically, the charges were drink driving offence alternatives and ...
This is a case study on a sentence of release and recognisance order for Centrelink Fraud. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had incorrectly stated their income from employment when reporting to Centrelink each fortnight. This resulted in the client being overpaid by Centrelink in excess of $70,000 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Unlawful Assault. What is alleged to have occurred? The offending in this case occurred in the early hours of the morning in Melbourne CBD. There was a CCTV footage of the incident although it did not capture the start ...
This is a case study on charges of drug driving and Careless Driving, including Possess Drug of Dependence, that resulted in an adjourned undertaking without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was driving and veered out of his lane into oncoming traffic then collided head-on with a ...
This is a case study on Community Corrections Order for family violence. The matter was heard at the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court and we provided legal representation for the accused. What is alleged to have occurred? The circumstances of the case involve prior incidents that render the case as a significant ...
This is a case study on a charge of Drive Whilst Suspended being a fourth offence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client is in his mid 30’s and was a qualified engineer on a six figure income who endured a work place injury. He has been declared unfit ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a charge of Drive Whilst Suspended using honest and reasonable belief as a defence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was pulled over by the police for a random intercept. It was discovered that he was driving on a suspended drivers licence ...
This is a case study involving a charge of Sexual Assault by a child. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client (a child) was charged with Sexual Assault of a girl while on holiday camp. It was alleged that he poked her crotch with an implement in a sexual ...
This is a case study on fighting an application for intervention order leading to a successful outcome.Our client was a respondent in an Intervention Order proceeding. The applicant was his ex girlfriend and they were both residents in Queensland when they were together. They had been separated for four years ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Sexual Assault. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing two charges of Sexual Assault when he approached our office for assistance. He had been out with a friend and misread signals following consumption of alcohol at ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for drug possession. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Possess Drug of Dependence. He was 21 years old and had an unrelated prior for driving suspended. Given his young age, he was very concerned that ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Careless Driving. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with a traffic offence following an accident where she ran into the back of another vehicle which caused it to collide with the vehicle in front. It ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a sentence of adjourned undertaking for Attempted Robbery and Threats to Inflict Serious Injury. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a 17-year old child who was charged with an attempted armed robbery whilst undertaking a diversion period from the Children's Court ...
This is a case study on charges of Criminal Damage and Wilful Damage resulting in a diversion. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was riding his motorcycle at around 8pm. He noticed a car that was travelling quite close to him to his right hand side, and then ...
This is a case study on downgrading injury charges to Unlawful Assault. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with injury offences. He is in his mid 40s and has never been before a court. The details of the incident were that he had been out on ...
This is a case study on a sentence appeal for Trafficking in a Drug of Dependence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with trafficking and weapons offences. These offences occurred on a single day and the client received a custodial sentence in the Magistrates' Court. What ...
This is a case study on a jury verdict of not guilty for Indecent Act With a Child Under 16. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Indecent Act Against a Child. The matters commenced in the summary stream of the Magistrates' Court but after extensive ...
This is a case study on a sentence of adjourned undertaking for Contravene FVIO (family violence intervention order). What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with drink driving and Contravene Family Violence Intervention Order (2 offences on separate dates). The blood alcohol concentration was 4 times the ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
This is a case study on withdrawing a Falsification of Documents charge. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with falsifying a document and using that document to induce others to believe that he was entitled to a property. What happened at court? We represented the client ...
This is a case study on a sentence appeal for Robbery, Trafficking, and firearms offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was appealing a custodial sentence from the Magistrates' Court. He had a very limited criminal record and had never served a custodial sentence before. The original offending ...
This is a case study on a notice of proposal to cancel firearms licence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client's firearms licence was suspended following an incident where he wrote a text message to his ex-wife implying that he was going to use his firearm to kill himself ...
This is a case study on a charge of Sexual Assault. Adjourned undertaking without conviction was ultimately imposed which is considered a good outcome considering the circumstances of the case. What is alleged to have occurred? The offence was allegedly committed by our client who was a young man. It ...
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 ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
This is a case study on pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine and cannabis resulting in an adjourned undertaking. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with possessing a drug of dependence (methamphetamine and cannabis) and committing an indictable offence while on bail. The police intercepted the ...
This is a case study on charges of Burglary and Theft resulting in a financial penalty with no conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Burglary and Theft. The value of the property stolen was $7,000 in the form of expensive bottles of alcohol. These ...
This is a case study on Driving Whilst Suspended arising out of an honest and reasonable mistake. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Driving Whilst Suspended and had multiple relevant priors. He instructed us that during the term of his suspension, he renewed his driver's ...
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 ...
Sophie Parsons This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Sophie Parsons. Sophie is a Partner, In-House Counsel, and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, with over 15 years of frontline ...
This is a case study involving charges of Theft and Making a Threat to Kill. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with one minor offence (Theft), one more serious offence (Making a Threat to Kill), plus a number of breaching bail conditions. The matter proceeded as ...
This is a case study on withdrawing Unlawful Assault charges.Our client had come to Melbourne for the weekend with her partner. During the course of the night, both had consumed a large amount of alcohol.It was alleged that the pair had begun to argue in the taxi on the way ...
This is a case study on Reckless Conduct Endangering Life resulting in a not guilty verdict. Our client was arrested for recklessly endangering death and serious harm and failure to render assistance. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was driving a work vehicle in the south-eastern suburb on ...
Andrew George This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Andrew George. Andrew is a Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Leading Criminal Defence ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on Rape and Aggravated Burglary charges resulting in a discontinuance. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with rape and aggravated burglary. It was alleged that he broke into the house of a person unknown to him during the night, entered the ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a successful bail application for armed robbery. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Armed Robbery and Attempted Armed Robbery. He was remanded into custody following his arrest on these charges and we proceeded with a bail application on the ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
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 ...
This is a case study on offences related to drugs resulting in a Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client pleaded guilty to the following charges: Trafficking (total quantity over 100g of methamphetamine) Dealing With Suspected Proceeds of Crime ($60,000 cash) Possess Explosive Material The charges arose ...
This is a case study on a sentence appeal for Breach Family Violence Intervention Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged in relation to a serious breach of a family violence intervention order. He was represented by a duty lawyer at the Magistrates’ Court hearing and ...
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 ...
This is a case study on family violence and fine as a sentencing outcome. Our client was charged with several offences arising out of a family violence incident concerning his former partner. What is alleged to have occurred? It was alleged that he had beaten his former partner who had ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
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 ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on a successful bail application for family violence and violence charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was facing family violence and violence charges. He was remanded into custody following a family dispute with his former partner. He is a 55-year old man ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a sentence of fine without conviction for Affray and Assault charges. What is alleged to have occurred? The police charged our client with a number of offences arising out of a fight in Melbourne CBD. There were a number of people involved in the ...
This is a case study on withdrawing Reckless Conduct Endangering Life and other charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a train driver who was accused of collaborating with others to place debris on the tracks of the train he was driving so he could make false ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a successful application for diversion for engaging in riotous behaviour. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client and his friends were out at a pub in Richmond. A crowd had gathered outside as the venue was closing and a fight broke out between ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Obtaining Property By Deception. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged by the police for using stolen credit card details to purchase items on the internet to the value of $6,000. He was facing two charges ...
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 ...
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 ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study involving a respondent to a Family Violence Intervention Order application that resulted in a withdrawal of the application. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was the respondent to a Family Violence Intervention Order application that was filed against him by his ex-partner. It ...
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 ...
This is a case study involving a complaint about indecent assault with charges withdrawn as a result. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a bus driver for a local private bus company. A passenger made an uncorroborated complaint of indecent assault against him, alleging that he picked ...
This is a case study on Unlawful Assault, Indecent Assault, and acquitted client getting the charges struck out and the police ordered to pay his legal costs. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was working for public transport company. An adult female colleague made an allegation that he ...
This is a case study on child porn offences involving an accused with cognitive impairment. The case was handled by our expert child porn lawyers who managed to get a good outcome for all charges filed. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was man in his late 50s ...
This is a case study on theft and dishonesty offences resulting in a Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was an employee of a real estate agent and stole approximately $24,000 from her employer over a period of 11 months. This money was derived from ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on weapons and drugs offences resulting in a fine. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was found by Police sleeping in a vehicle on the side of the road. The Police attempted to wake him and he seemed groggy and slow to respond ...
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 ...
This is a case study on family violence and an accused with mental health issues. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with multiple breaches of Family Violence Intervention Order against his wife whilst on a Community Corrections Order (CCO) for previous domestic violence offences against her ...
This is a case study on domestic violence with charges withdrawn as an outcome. The case involved a verbal and physical altercation between a husband and a wife. There was also a mutual FVPO (intervention orders) in place at the time. What is alleged to have occurred? The husband, our ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on bail application for Aggravated Burglary and other charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with Aggravated Burglary, False Imprisonment, and two counts of Kidnapping. The charges covered three alleged incidents.In the first incident, it was alleged that the client ...
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 ...
This is a case study on drug charges and theft resulting in a withdrawal of the charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with cultivation and possession of narcotic plants, and theft of electricity. The client has no criminal record and the matter was listed ...
This is a case study involving charges of Sexual Penetration and Indecent Act With a Child Under 16. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client is the step-grandfather of the complainant. The allegation was that when the complainant was between the ages of 4 and 13, the client touched ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
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 ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on withdrawing assault charges related to family violence. The case was heard at the Magistrates' Court and we provided criminal defence for the accused. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with several offences relating to family violence against an intimate ...
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 ...
This is a case study on driving charges resulting in a financial penalty without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Exceed PCA 49(1)(B) and Dangerous Driving. We represented him at the Ringwood Magistrates' Court. What happened at court? After summary case conferencing the matter ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
This is a case study on family violence charges being withdrawn. We provided criminal defence for the client at the Magistrates' Court and successfully obtained a favourable sentencing outcome by the end of the matter. What is alleged to have occurred? The accused, our client, had been charged with several ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
This is a case study on a charge of Obscene Exposure. Investigation was closed following presentation of evidence that dispute the allegations against the accused. What is alleged to have occurred? The police attended our client’s home where he was arrested for indecent exposure. It had been reported by the ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on a charge of Indecent Assault. Dismissed case also included the charge of Unlawful Assault having been struck out and the client not getting subjected to sex offender registration. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client attended a gathering at a friend’s house. He ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
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 ...
This is a case study involving a sentence of without conviction for Breach Intervention Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had two matters listed at court. One matter involved allegedly breaching a Family Violence Intervention Order by attending his ex-partner’s address. The second matter involved charges of ...
This is a case study on withdrawing Breach Intervention Order charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged twice in as many weeks with breaches of a Family Violence Intervention Order. The breaches involved two different complainants. One matter was listed at Sunshine and another at ...
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 ...
This is a case study involving a court diversion for Attempt to Commit Indictable Offence Whilst on Bail and Unlawful Assault. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had three matters listed in the Children’s Court. These matters included attempted robbery and unlawful assault, theft, and arson. What happened ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
This is a case study on diversion for Assault With an Instrument. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Unlawful Assault after his 3-year old daughter attended childcare with a red mark on her leg, which was reported to the police by one of the childcare ...
This is a case study on a sentence of discontinuance for Incest. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with incest relating to offending against his sister. The allegation was that when he was aged between 14 and 17, and the sister aged between 9 and 11, ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on Failing to Comply With Reporting Conditions Under SORA involving relevant priors. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was 25 years old when he was charged with Failing to Comply With Reporting Conditions Under the Sex Offenders Registration Act. He had relevant priors ...
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 ...
This is a case study on an appeal for a sentence of Community Corrections Order involving a huge number of hours of unpaid community work. This sentence was imposed against driving offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had previously pleaded guilty to two charges of Driving Whilst ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a successful bail application for Burglary and Theft. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had a very long criminal history (25 pages) mostly for burglaries and other dishonesty offences. He had been denied bail by the police who alleged that he had ...
This is a case study on charges of related to theft, weapons, and fraud resulting in a Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client pleaded guilty to a number of charges across three briefs including robbery, dangerous driving, theft, and obtaining property by deception. What happened ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on a bail application involving an accused in a show cause position. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was in a show cause position as he allegedly committed further indictable offences whilst on two counts of bail. He also had a significant prior ...
This is a case study on drug, theft, and Criminal Damage charges resulting in a withdrawal of the charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with cultivating cannabis. This was a serious allegation for him because the police were alleging that he had cultivated the cannabis ...
This is a case study on offences related to drugs and crime proceeds resulting in a Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client faced charges of trafficking reasonably substantial quantities of ice and ecstasy as well as dealing with the proceeds of crime. He had made ...
This is a case study on a bail application for drug offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with trafficking just under two kilograms of GHB and had been remanded. This is just under the commercial quantity which meant that his matter would have been ...
This is a case study on multiple driving charges resulting in a Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been represented by Victoria Legal Aid in the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court where he had been sentenced to 45 days imprisonment and been disqualified from driving for ...
This is a case study on withdrawing family violence charges that were allegedly committed by a person against his ex-partner. We provided criminal defence in behalf of the accused at court. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with offences against his ex-partner that were related ...
This is a case study on withdrawing an assault charge (family violence) with a successful outcome. The case was heard at the Magistrates' Court and we provided criminal defence for the accused. What is alleged to have occurred? This is a case study on withdrawing an assault charge (family violence) ...
This is a case study on a sentence of good behaviour bond without conviction for family violence offences. The case was heard at the Magistrates' Court and we provided criminal defence for the accused. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with four family violence offences: ...
This is a case study on family violence with a protracted period of offending. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with 13 offences against his ex-partner including serious offences such as Intentionally Causing Injury and Making Threats to Kill. The allegations were serious because they ...
This is a case study on assault charges resulting in a diversion. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client faced two charges of Assault. She was employed as a Loss Prevention Officer and, while apprehending two alleged offenders, had allegedly punched and scratched the people she had been trying ...
This is a case study on a sentence of good behaviour bond for Failing to Comply With Reporting Obligations which is a Sex Offender Registry offence. The matter was heard at the Magistrates' Court and ultimately led to a good outcome. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client has ...
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 ...
This is a case study on downgrading Sexual Assault to Unlawful Assault which ultimately resulted in a sentence of diversion. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was initially charged with Sexual Assault following an allegation that he allegedly grabbed the complainant on his buttocks. The complainant made a ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
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 ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
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 ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on withdrawing charges of Indecent Act With Child Under 16. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a teacher who was charged with indecently assaulting one of his female students who was in year seven and eight at the time. The allegations involved ...
This is a case study on bail application for family violence and offences against the police. Our client was charged with over 20 offences involving family violence, firearms charges, and offences against the police. He lives in the country on an isolated rural property with his wife and children. What ...
This is a case study on a sentence of diversion for Upskirting and Behaving in an Indecent Manner in a Public Place. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with going into a public toilet and entering a cubicle next to one which had been occupied ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study involving a sentence of diversion for family violence. It was heard at the Magistrates' Court and we provided criminal defence for the accused. What is alleged to have occurred? The matter involved allegations against our client of criminal offences that are classified as a form ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
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 ...
This is a case study on the offence of sexual penetration of a child wherein accused was intellectually disabled. The matter was heard at the County Court due to the seriousness of the circumstances surrounding the alleged offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with sexually ...
This is a case study on bail application for family violence charges. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client has no priors but was remanded due to being an unacceptable risk of re-offending. He had 5 briefs for breaching intervention orders and stalking. He had previously run a bail ...
This is a case study on a charge of Failing to Comply With Reporting Obligations related to Sex Offender Register resulting in a financial penalty. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client has been on the Sex Offender Register since 2003. In this instance, he failed to report an ...
This is a case study on a charge of Fail to Comply With Reporting Conditions (Sex Offenders Register). Our client was placed on the register for a previous offence. The Sex Offenders Register imposes onerous obligations to report changes in personal circumstances, including and not restricted to, residential address, plans ...
This is a case study on a charge of Fail to Comply With Sex Offender Registry. What is alleged to have occurred? The client failed to disclose an email address he had active for a number of years. He had nearly completed his 8 years of Registration successfully. The client ...
This is a case study on Sex Offender Registry offences. Fine was the sentence ultimately imposed by the magistrate which is a good outcome considering the circumstances of this case. The accused, our client, is on the Sex Offender Registry who had been found guilty in the past of possessing ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
Maya George This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Maya George. Maya is an Associate at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Rising Star in Victorian Criminal Defence Law (2026) ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on an offence of Indecent Assault and an accused with dementia. The matter was heard at the Magistrates' Court and ultimately had an excellent outcome. What is alleged to have occurred? The incident happened on a train wherein our client was said to have indecently ...
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 ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
Maya George This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Maya George. Maya is an Associate at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Rising Star in Victorian Criminal Defence Law (2026) ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
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 ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
This is a case study on a guilty plea to Indecent Assault that resulted in a fine with no conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? The complainant in this matter was the younger cousin of our client. At the time of the alleged offence, our client was 16 years ...
This is a case study on a charge of Obscene Exposure with a Not Guilty verdict. What is alleged to have occurred? An off-duty police officer alleged that she had observed our client exposing and fondling his penis. It was late at night and the officer was walking to her ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on theft and dishonesty offences resulting in an adjourned undertaking (good behaviour bond). Our client was a 54-year old woman charged with 7 dishonesty offences. She had a relevant prior on her court history (shop theft) but this was from an appearance 12 years ago ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on drug, driving, and firearms offences resulting in a sentence of Community Correction Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with Trafficking of Methylamphetamine, Dangerous Driving (which arose out of a police pursuit), and Possession of an Unregistered Handgun. He was ...
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 ...
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 ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
This is a case study on a charge of Falsification of Documents resulting in a diversion sentence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client is a 26-year old qualified engineer who was charged with Falsification of Documents. This charge was made out when the documents he allegedly falsified had ...
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 ...
This is a case study that resulted in a Community Corrections Order for child porn offences instead of an immediate term of imprisonment. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with possession of child pornography and surveillance charges. It was discovered that he had allegedly arranged for ...
Amelia Ramsay This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Amelia Ramsay. Amelia is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). She ...
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 ...
This is a case study on withdrawing Indecent Act With Child Under 16 and Indecent Assault charges. Our 17-year old client was charged with Indecent Act With a Child Under 16 for having allegedly masturbated with a 14-year old boy, and Indecent Assault for allegedly throwing a semen-covered tissue onto ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a discontinuance for historical sex offences involving a father and his child. What is alleged to have occurred? The complainant in this matter was the biological daughter of our client. She alleged that her father sexually assaulted and raped her on multiple occasions from ...
This is a case study of theft from employer resulting in a sentence of Community Correction Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was an employee at a retail store. He was using his key to enter after hours, take stock, then sold them on ebay. He took ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on Centrelink charges that led to a recognisance. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with obtaining over $105,000 by deception from Centrelink over an 8 year-period. This was done by misstating that she was a single parent when she, in fact, ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on assault charges resulting in a Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was heavily intoxicated at a night club and, in the early hours of the morning, struck a patron without provocation causing significant facial injuries to the victim. He ...
This is a case study on a charge of Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 16 resulting in a not guilty verdict. The client was charged with sexual offences against a young female employee dating back to the mid-1990’s. What is alleged to have occurred? He was alleged to have ...
This is a case study on Sexual Penetration of a Child where an acquitted client was able to rely on his lack of priors and his good character. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with sexually penetrating his 6-year old goddaughter while the families were away ...
This is a case study on sexual activity over the internet with a minor involving a charge of Procuring Sexual Penetration of a Child. The client was ultimately sentenced to a recognisance order and Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was accused of engaging in ...
This is a case study on a successful application for diversion concerning drug offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with 4 counts of Possess Drug of Dependence (amphetamine and prescription drugs). He was under 25, was running his business, and had no prior history. He ...
This is a case study on a charge of Obtaining Property By Deception resulting in a fine without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had forged false invoices stating that he had medical and dental procedures and cashed them in with his insurer to the sum of ...
This is a case study on driving offences resulting in a fine without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client, after having attended a farewell party, drove home intoxicated and collided into a bike rider. She did not stop after the accident even though the bike was attached ...
This is a case study on theft offences resulting in a term of imprisonment that was far less than what was otherwise expected. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had two separate matters where she obtained a financial advantage of $500,000 by deception for over a period of ...
This is a case study on a successful diversion application for driving offences. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client pulled in front of a vehicle illegally causing that car to brake suddenly and the car behind to collide into the rear of that vehicle. Our client was approached ...
This is a case study on assault offences resulting in a fine without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was involved in an altercation at a pub in St. Kilda. The victim had alleged that he was struck without provocation to the head by our client. As ...
This is a case study on drug and driving offences resulting in a Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was arrested in his car and was charged with multiple charges including trafficking ice with the quantity in his car being 30 grams. He had no ...
This is a case study on a successful conviction appeal for Theft, Criminal Damage, and Unlawful Assault. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was working as a taxi driver. He had three female passengers but only had a $50 note to pay. An argument occurred over the method ...
This is a case study on a charge of Drive Whilst Suspended resulting in a financial penalty but with no order against licence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was suspended for driving as a result of demerit point offences. He, however, drove his vehicle to work after ...
This is a case study on drug and weapons offences resulting in a without conviction sentence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with possession and trafficking of cannabis and ecstasy. The police located him sitting in his vehicle late at night with another person. They approached ...
This is a case study on criminal offences related to false statements that resulted in an adjourned undertaking without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with giving false information and making a false statement in connection with applying for the first home owners grant. He ...
This is a case study on beating child pornography charges where an accused was ultimately found not guilty by the court. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with possess and make child pornography in circumstances where it was alleged that he took pictures of his daughter ...
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 ...
This is a case study of an armed robbery resulting in a non-custodial sentence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client and a co-offender attended at a service station earlier in the day and surveilled the area. They returned a short time later carrying weapons and with the co-offender ...
This is a case study on defending sexual offences against a child where client was eventually acquitted. Our client is a married father of two and was accused of indecently assaulting and raping the complainant. At the time of the allegations, our client was employed in a care workers role ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on withdrawal of family violence charges. Our client was charged with two counts of recklessly causing injury and two counts of unlawful assault. What is alleged to have occurred? It was a family violence situation, where it was alleged that our client assaulted his wife ...
This is a case study on theft charges resulting in a Community Correction Order without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with unauthorised use of company cab charge vouchers, chauffeur charges, and personal catering costs. Her employer detected the fraudulent activity after she had performed ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a charge of Rape resulting in a not guilty verdict. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was alleged to have raped his ex-partner after both had been out drinking. The relationship was in a state of uncertainty after an earlier break up ...
This is a case study involving a sentence of diversion for Indecent Assault. The matter was heard at the Magistrates' Court on a plea of not guilty and where the charge was eventually downgraded. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had attended a club and it was alleged ...
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 ...
This is a case study on fire-related offences involving an accused with mental health problems. The case resulted in a treatment-only Community Correction Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with attending at a person’s private property in the country and lighting a fire either intentionally ...
This is a case study on assault charges in the context of family violence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was alleged to have had an altercation with his wife that escalated. Police stated that he grabbed his wife by the front of her top and then slapped ...
This is a case study of a theft from employer resulting in a diversion sentence. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was employed by a restaurant in Melbourne CBD. She was charged with stealing money from the till during her shift, and concealing it in her work uniform ...
This is a case study on drug offences and charges related to proceeds of crime. The accused was a young man in his early twenties who had an extremely limited criminal history. He had embarked upon a prolonged period of rehabilitation of more than 6 months and had provided drug ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on drink driving and other traffic offences resulting in a minimum licence penalty without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was involved in a car accident and was drunk at the time. He was a young offender aged 18 years old and ...
This is a case study on breaching offences and shoptheft resulting in a Community Corrections Order. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was involved in a number of offences over a protracted period. The offences were primarily shop thefts and offences of dishonesty. She was committing these offences ...
This is a case study involving family violence offences that resulted in a diversion. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client had been charged with assaulting his wife and was charged with intentionally causing injury and recklessly causing injury. The allegation was that he punched his wife to the ...
This is a case study on charges of Threat to Kill and Use Carriage Service to Menace resulting in a financial penalty. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with threat to kill and use carriage service to menace. She was alleged to have threatened her parents ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a charge of incest with "not guilty" as the sentencing outcome. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was facing charges related to the offence of Incest following accusations by a family member.The allegations were that he had sexually penetrated his 8 year-old-daughter ...
This is a case study that involves charges related to false statements made to first home owners scheme. What is alleged to have occurred? The client made an application to the first home owners scheme and wrongly indicated that he was not in a de facto relationship on the application ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a dishonesty offence involving an amount over $100,000. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was heavily in debt due to business ventures that had gone sour. He had no prior Court appearances for dishonesty offences. He was charged with two charges of ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on failure to lodge approved taxation documents under the Tax Administration Act 1953 resulting in a good behaviour bond without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with several offences over a period of several years relating to failing to lodge ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
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 ...
This is a case study on charges of Attempted Murder and Intentionally Causing Serious Injury resulting in the withdrawal of all charges. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was alleged to have taken a person to their farm and then shoot them in the head. The Police were ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
This is a case study on charges of Attempted Murder and Intentionally Cause Serious Injury resulting in an acquittal. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was alleged to have cut open the victim’s stomach during a party at a flat.This was witnessed by many but only his girlfriend ...
This is a case study on assault and driving offences resulting in a withdrawal and fine. What is alleged to have occurred? It was alleged that our client had followed the complainant to a particular destination and deliberately set out to confront and assault the complainant. When interviewed by the ...
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 ...
This is a case study on arson causing death resulting in the accused being acquitted. What is alleged to have occurred? The client’s daughter had set fire to the former family home, become trapped inside the burning premises and had died. The prosecution alleged that the accused had been involved ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on driving charges resulting in a moderate financial penalty and minimum license suspension. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was driving with a passenger in his car, exceeding the speed limited by a considerable amount. He was cutting across all lanes and zigzagging ...
This is a case study on Dangerous and Careless Driving charges resulting in a good behaviour bond without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was involved in a “road rage” type incident, where he was observed braking heavily and driving erratically.Police charged him with dangerous driving (which ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on a successful diversion application for charges of Create False Entry in Log Book. What is alleged to have occurred? Client operated his own business as a truck driver delivering freight interstate. The police alleged that on 4 separate occasions, client had deliberately entered false ...
This is a case study on a charge of Breach Intervention Order resulting in a sentence of diversion. What is alleged to have occurred? The allegations concerned a dispute between our client and his father (the complainant and applicant for the intervention order) in which our client was alleged to ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on withdrawing charges of Obscene Exposure resulting in the case being adjourned and the charges ultimately withdrawn. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a 15-year old child who had never been in trouble before. He was charged with two charges of wilful ...
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 ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
This is a case study on a successful diversion application for multiple charges of Make False Document. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with 29 separate offences of Make False Document which spanned a period of 5 years. He was an employee of a business which ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who regularly appears for this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five Preeminent ...
This is a case study on a plea of guilty to a charge of Indecent Assault resulting in a good behaviour bond. What is alleged to have occurred? H was accused of groping a woman’s vagina, over her clothing, in a crowded night club. The complainant immediately informed a friend ...
This is a case study on an offence of Indecent Assault resulting the in accused being acquitted of the charge. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was a taxi driver. He allegedly committed an Indecent Assault but he denied the allegations. The case did not resolve at contest ...
This is a case study on an offence of Indecent Act with Child Under 16 resulting in the charge being withdrawn. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was a young boy with no prior Court appearances. He was charged with sexually assaulting two young males. The offending occurred ...
This is a case study on a historic matter involving charges of Indecent Assault and Indecent Act with 16 – 17 year old. What is alleged to have occurred? This was a historic sex matter occurring over 30 years ago. The offender, who was very young at the time, offended ...
Andrew George This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who appears regularly for this area in the firm is Andrew George. Andrew is a Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Leading Criminal Defence Lawyer ...
This is a case study on offences that involve glassing and other assault charges. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was assaulted prior to entering a nightclub with a friend. He had been drinking all day and at the time he arrived at the nightclub he was intoxicated ...
Bill Doogue This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Bill Doogue. Bill is a founding Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as one of five ...
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 ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
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 ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study on a theft from employer resulting in a good behaviour bond without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was charged with four counts of theft, occurring over a 1 month period and totalling almost eight thousand dollars. The client worked in accounts ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on assault and driving offences resulting in a financial penalty without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? Police alleged that this was a road rage matter where our client tailgated the L plate driver of a another vehicle. It was alleged that he hit ...
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 ...
This is a case study on Rape and Indecent Assault charges involving a retrial. What is alleged to have occurred? The client had been charged with rape and indecent assault on his then partner. The rape was said to have occurred during the course of their relationship. The client, with ...
This is a case study on firearms charges resulting in a good behaviour bond. What is alleged to have occurred? Our client was charged with 2 instances of possessing an imitation hand gun. He had removed the gun from his pants whilst inside a Subway restaurant. He was also charged ...
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 ...
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 occurred? The accused was a 20 year old man with no prior convictions.The complainant approached him and his friends and ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a child sex offence resulting in the accused being found not guilty at the end of the trial. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was charged with touching the breasts of an underage relative while they were sharing a bed. The client ...
This is a case study on indecent act in the presence of a child under 16 resulting in a Community Correction Order. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was charged with indecent act in the presence of a child under 16. The child was his young daughter. One ...
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 ...
This is a case study on child sex offences resulting in a nolle prosequi. What is alleged to have occurred? The client had been charged with taking part in sexual acts with a girl aged 13. He was aged 26 at the time. The client had been friends with the ...
This is a case study on a charge of Sexual Penetration of Child Under 16 Years Old resulting in an acquittal. What is alleged to have occurred? The accused who was 19 years old went to a party where he met a young woman. After a while they both went ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a charge of Rape resulting in the accused being acquitted of the allegations. What is alleged to have occurred? A group of police officers entered the bar and they observed the client walk towards the bathroom and then try and leave the premises after ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on a successful bail application for Theft of a Motor Vehicle. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was alleged to have stolen a Lamborghini while armed with a pistol.There had been a previous bail application in the Magistrates Court which had been unsuccessful ...
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 ...
This is a case study on Assaulting Police and Resisting Arrest resulting in a good behaviour bond. What is alleged to have occurred? The client was a 20-year-old with no prior Court appearances. The offending occurred after the accused boarded a train without a ticket and was approached by ticket ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on assault and driving charges resulting in a fine without conviction. What is alleged to have occurred? An argument ensued between our client and her boyfriend. The client got into her car and her boyfriend jumped into the back. The argument continued inside the vehicle ...
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 ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
Andrew George This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Andrew George. Andrew is a Director and Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Leading Criminal Defence ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
Una Ebsworth This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Una Ebsworth. Una is a Director and LIV Accredited Criminal Law Specialist at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal ...
This is a case study involving an offence that breached a suspended sentence of 42 days imprisonment imposed in October 2008. What is alleged to have occurred? The prosecution alleged that the client had been acting in concert with a co-accused, and hence liable to be charged with the offences ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a case study on dishonesty offences resulting in a withdrawal of the charges. What is alleged to have occurred? The accused was a 60-year old man who claimed that his neighbour had struck and injured his right knee whilst the neighbour was reversing his car out of the ...
