Below is a list of all our published sex crime case studies.

Not Guilty Verdict for Assault With Intent to Commit a Sexual Offence in Victoria

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 ...

Rape – Melbourne: Not Guilty

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 ...

Possession and Distribution of Child Abuse Material – Broadmeadows

Rape – Police Interview

Sexual Offences – Appeal Against Conviction

Holly Boylan This is a real case study by one of our lawyers. The person who is in charge of this area in the firm is Holly Boylan. Holly is a Partner at Doogue + George, recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026). Admitted ...

Sexual Activity Directed at Another Person – Heidelberg

Sexual Activity Directed at Another Person – Seymour

Produce Intimate Image and Sexual Assault – Melbourne

Sexual Misconduct – Broadmeadows

Sexual Assault of a Child Under 16 – Melbourne

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 ...

Appeal Against Conviction – Incest

Attempted Rape, Sexual Assault, and Recklessly Cause Injury – CCO

Bail Application for Rape and False Imprisonment

Adjourned Undertaking for Behave in an Indecent Manner

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 ...

Sexual and Assault Charges – CCO | Sex Crime Case Studies

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 ...

Indecent Act With Child Under 16 – With Similar Prior

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 ...

Appeal Against Conviction – Rape | Sex Crime Case Studies

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 ...

Upskirting, Possession & Production of Child Abuse Material

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 ...

Possession of Child Pornography and Access Child Porn Using Carriage Service

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 ...

Sexual Assault of a Police Officer – Fine, Not Placed on Register

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 ...

Bail Variation to Allow Child Contact in Child Pornography Case

Sexual Assault – Not Guilty | Sex Crime Case Studies

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 ...

Fail to Comply With Reporting Obligations – Fine, With Conviction

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 ...

Without Conviction for Fail to Comply With Reporting Obligations

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 ...

Fine Without Conviction for Fail to Comply With Reporting Obligation Under SOR

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 ...

SORA Exemption Application – Child Sex Offence

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 ...

Good Behaviour Bond Without Conviction for Sexual Assault

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 ...

Community Corrections Order for Sexual Assault

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 ...

Fail to Comply With Reporting Obligations – Good Behaviour Bond

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 ...

Downgrading a Charge of Sexual Assault Against a Child Under 16

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 ...

Community Corrections Order Without Conviction for Indecent Assault

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 ...

Possession of Child Pornography – Good Behaviour Bond

Indecent Act With a Child Under 16 – Charge Dismissed

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 ...

Indecent Assault, Sexual Penetration Case Study 1

Allegations of Sexual Assault By a Teacher – No Charges Made

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 ...

Sexual Assault By a Doctor – Charges Withdrawn

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 ...

Sex Offender Register Travel Application

Intercourse With Child Outside Australia

Accused on Remand for Failing to Comply With Reporting Obligations

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 ...

Incest and Indecent Act With Child Under 16 – Not Guilty, Discontinued

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 ...

Registered Offender Overseas Travel Application – Approved

Sexual Assault By a Child | Sex Crime Case Studies

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 ...

Diversion for Sexual Assault | Sex Crime Case Studies

Not Guilty: Indecent Act With a Child Under 16

Sexual Assault – Adjourned Undertaking, Without Conviction

Rape, Aggravated Burglary, Theft, Burglary – Discontinuance

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 ...

Breach SORA – Financial Penalty

Indecent Assault – Charges Withdrawn | Sex Crime Case Studies

Indecent Assault – Acquitted | Sex Crime Case Studies

Child Porn Charges – Recognisance and Suspended Sentence

Sexual Penetration and Indecent Act With a Child Under 16

Drugging and Rape | Sex Crime Case Studies

Obscene Exposure – Investigation Closed

Indecent Assault – Dismissed | Sex Crime Case Studies

Good Behaviour Bond for Obscene Exposure

Discontinuance – Incest | Sex Crime Case Studies

Failing to Comply With Reporting Conditions Under SORA – With Relevant Priors

Good Behaviour Bond for Failing to Comply With Reporting Obligations

Downgrading Sexual Assault to Unlawful Assault

Withdrawing Charges of Indecent Act With a Child Under 16

Diversion for Upskirting | Sex Crime Case Studies

Sexual Assault – No Priors | Sex Crime Case Studies

Conviction Appeal – Indecent Act With a Child Under 16

Sexual Penetration of a Child – Accused Intellectually Disabled

Failing to Comply With Reporting Obligations – Fine

Fail to Comply With Reporting Conditions Sex Offenders Register – Fine

Sex Offender Registry – Failure to Comply – Fine

Sex Offender Registry Offences – Fine

Indecent Assault – Accused With Dementia

Interview for Historical Sexual Offences

Guilty Plea to Indecent Assault – No Conviction

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 ...

Obscene Exposure – Not Guilty | Sex Crime Case Studies

Discontinuance for Rape and Unlawful Assault

Withdrawing a Rape Charge | Sex Crime Case Studies

Community Corrections Order for Child Porn Offences

Indecent Act With Child Under 16 and Indecent Assault – Withdrawn

Historical Sex Offences – Discontinuance

Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 16 – Not Guilty

Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 16 – Acquitted

Sexual Activity Over the Internet With a Minor – Recognisance, CCO

Beating Child Pornography Charges – Case Dismissed

Defending Sexual Offences Against a Child – Client Acquitted

Offer Sex Agreement With Child – Bond, No Conviction

Rape – Not Guilty | Sex Crime Case Studies

Diversion for Indecent Assault – Charge Reduced

Rape and Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 16 – Not Guilty Verdict

Incest – Not Guilty at Trial | Sex Crime Case Studies

Withdrawing Charges of Obscene Exposure

Indecent Assault, Sexual Penetration Case Study 2

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 ...

Indecent Assault – Without Conviction Good Behaviour Bond

Indecent Assault and Successful Contested Hearing

Indecent Act With Child Under 16 x 2 – Charges Withdrawn

Historic Sex Case – Good Behaviour Bond

Historic Sex Allegations – Charges Dismissed

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 ...

Sexual Offences – Successful Appeal Against Conviction

Rape, Appeal for a Trial – Successful Appeal, Not Guilty

Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 16 Years

Indecent Act – Not Guilty at Trial

Indecent Act with Child Under 16 – Not Guilty on Appeal

Indecent Act With Child Under 16 – Community Corrections Order

Incest – All Charges Withdrawn | Sex Crime Case Studies

Indecent Act with a Child Under 16 – x2; Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 16 – x3

Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 16, Indecent Assault

Rape Charges – Not Guilty by Jury

Rape and Assault Charges – Not Guilty at Trial

Rape – Discharged at Committal