Mother and son accused of assaulting estranged father - 22/11/2012
A mother and son accused of assaulting estranged father and former husband. We represented them both, and the case was dismissed at a defended hearing.
Young girl charged with Assault Occasioning ABH - 20/11/2012
Young girl charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. Entered plea of not guilty. Proceedings remain on foot.
Young girl charged with Assault Occasioning ABH - 20/11/2012
Young girl charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. Entered plea of not guilty. Proceedings remain on foot.
Ecstacy at a dance party - 16/11/2012
A personal trainer caught with three ecstasy pills at a dance party. Our client pled guilty and our submissions resulted in a section 10, no conviction.
Threats over adultery lead to serious criminal charges - 14/11/2012
After finding out that his girlfriend was having an affair, our client sent a series of abusive texts to the other man, leading to criminal charges. Initially the court deemed the messages threatening enough to warrant a prison term. We subsequently appealed to the District Court, where the sentence was promptly overturned.
Stalking victim takes out AVO protection - 8/11/2012
Our client was being stalked by a former co-worker and subsequently took out a private AVO against this co-worker. Upon our application, the AVO was granted for a period of 5 years.
Stalking victim granted AVO protection - 8/11/2012
Our client was being stalked by a former co-worker and subsequently took out a private AVO against this co-worker. Upon our application, the AVO was granted for a period of 5 years.
Serial drink driving offender - 7/11/2012
Our client was charged with high-rance PCA and driving whilst disqualified. As a serial offender, he was sentenced to full time custody for a period of 8 months. We immediately made a severity appeal to the District Court, which subsequently overturned the decision in favour of an Intensive Corrections Order, preserving our client's freedom and allowing him to continue working and providing for his family.
Serial high-range drink driving offender walks free - 7/11/2012
Our client was charged with high-rance PCA and driving whilst disqualified. As a serial offender, he was sentenced to full time custody for a period of 8 months. We immediately made a severity appeal to the District Court, which subsequently overturned the decision in favour of an Intensive Corrections Order, preserving our client's freedom and allowing him to continue working and providing for his family.
Repeated drug user - 6/11/2012
Our client was charged with possession of cannabis. Despite previous convictions for the same offence, we convinced the magistrate to grant our client a section 10 and refer him to the MERIT program, which means he undergoes addiction treatment as an alternative to a punative sentence, and garners no conviction on his record.
Repeated drug user; no conviction - 5/11/2012
Our client was charged with possession of cannabis. Despite previous convictions for the same offence, we convinced the magistrate to grant our client a section 10 and refer him to the MERIT program, which means he undergoes addiction treatment as an alternative to a punative sentence, and garners no conviction on his record.
Private AVO dismissed - 2/11/2012
Our client, who is an employee of an inner-city RSL, was subject to a private AVO. After Sydney City Lawyers made representations to a magistrate, the AVO was dismissed with a further order that the applicant pay our client's legal fees.
Young girl caught up in internet dating scam - 6/07/2012
Supreme Court: young girl caught up in internet scam. Co-defendant served 3 months imprisonment and facing over $800 000 penalty. TW Legal will submit to have our client receive a far lesser monetary penalty, and avoid a custodial sentence.
Matter from the media - 3/07/2012
Client charged with alleged in volvement in high profile matter, with a presumption against bail. SCDL persuaded the court that the Crown's evidence was weak and circumstantial. Result: bail granted.
Internet blog leads to AVO; dismissed by Local Court - 2/07/2012
Private AVO taken out against client for posting an internet blog about a 'shonky builder'. TW Legal demonstrated to the Court that, far from illegality, our client's review contributed to the interests of the community. AVO dismissed.
64 drug plants - 25/06/2012
Client faced charges in the District Court for cultivating 64 prohibited plants in a hydroponic set-up for commercial purposes. SCDL plea bargained with the Crown, eventually resulting in a good behaviour bond.
District Court trial for seriously indictable offence - 21/06/2012
Client charged with a seriously indictable offence in a District Court trial. Crown wanted more time to put on further evidence. Our client instructed us to seek costs. Result: order that the Crown pay all our client's legal costs.
Road rage leads to common assault - 12/06/2012
Traffic altercation leads to charges of common assault. The defendant made an admission of guilt to the police. He then engaged SCDL and we persuaded the court to dismiss the charges, despite the admission.
15th violent offence - 6/06/2012
Client charged with 15th violent offence, having previously been sentenced to lengthy suspended sentences on the same charges. Result: 3 month good behaviour bond.
Young man charged with malicious damage to property - 23/05/2012
Young man charged with malicious damage to property. Charges dealt with under the sec. 32 Mental Health Act, resulting in the dismissal of the charges conditional to a 6 month mental health treatment plan.
Sniffer dogs catch man with drugs - 14/05/2012
Man charged with possession of a prohibited drug after being searched at a music festival. He engaged SCDL and subsequently obtained a section 10 dismissal without conviction.
Wounding in alcohol fuelled brawl - 9/05/2012
Client charged with affray and malicious wounding in an alcohol fuelled brawl. SCDL's negotiation with police was successful and the malicious wounding charge was withdrawn. Result: 10 month good behaviour bond for affray charge.
Common assault occassioning grievous bodily harm - 30/04/2012
Client with a long history as a violent juvenile offender charged with common assault occassioning grievous bodily harm. Client refused bail and subsequently contacted SCDL for his bail application. Result: bail granted.
Serial disqualified driver - 24/04/2012
Serial disqualified driver, with a suspension until 2026, caught driving again. Despite facing prison time, SCDL reduced the sentence to a good behaviour bond.
Truck driver facing loss of licence - 23/04/2012
Truck driver facing loss of licence sought SCDL's advice. We advised him that the max penalty was a fine and therefore the best way to proceed was self-represented. We instructed him on how to do so and he received the minimum penalty.
Client faces 50 charges - 17/04/2012
Client faced years in custody for 50 charges including fraud and breached bonds. SCDL recognised drug addiction as the reason for offending and persuaded the Court as such, resulting in a rehabilitation order instead of jail time.
Repeat drink driving offender - 12/04/2012
Repeat drink driving offender charged with low range PCA. SCDL persuaded the court not to convict the client, which would result in a licence disqualification. Instead, the court granted a section 10 dismissal with no disqualification.
Graffiti artist faces jail time - 8/04/2012
Graffiti artist faces jail time for many charges. The police pressed for adjournments, but we resisted. Result: order that the police pay all of our client's legal costs.
Defrauding Commonwealth - 4/04/2012
Client charged with defrauding the commonwealth. SCDL negotiated extensively with DPP to lessen charge and ammend the facts if our client pleaded guilty. Result: good behaviour bond.
Bouncer caught with steroids - 2/04/2012
Bouncer caught with 10 mg of steroids. SCDL persuaded court not to convict resulting in a section 10 dismissal.
Assault matter dismissed on grounds of mental health - 23/03/2012
Client charged with assault. SCDL mounted a sec. 32 application to have the matter dealt with under the Mental Health Act rather than the criminal law, resulting in the dismissal of the charges conditional to a 6 month mental health plan.
Client escapes 14 year imprisonment - 12/03/2012
Repeat offender with a long criminal history charged in the District Court with break and enter and stealing. We instigated a psychological assessment and a treatment plan. Result: good behaviour bond including drug and alcohol counselling.
5th major offence in 5 years - 2/03/2012
Client charged with high range PCA and driving whilst suspended. 5th major offence in 5 years. Client given 7 month custodial sentence, avoiding potential 4 years. Immediately released on bail after SCDL successful bail application.
Assaulting police officer - 26/02/2012
Client accused of assaulting police officer whilst off duty. SCDL defended the matter resulting in a full acquittal, with our client awarded all legal costs.
Parole hearing for serious offence - 23/02/2012
Parole hearing for inmate serving time for serious offence. Parole refused on previous occassion. Client subsequently engaged SCDL who organised necessary treatment for ongoing rehabilitation. Parole granted.
Domestic violence dispute leads to assault occassioning actual bodily harm - 16/02/2012
Man charged with assault occassioning actual bodily harm after a domestic violence dispute. SCDL were engaged in the proceedings and the AVO was dismissed.
Wife takes out AVO against husband - 14/02/2012
Wife took out an AVO against our client, who feared the effect this would have on his relationship with his two children. SCDL entered into negotiations outside the Courtroom, managing to get the AVO dropped by consent and without admission
Long term drug user caught with methamphetamine - 13/02/2012
Long term drug user caught in possession of methamphetamine. SCDL facilitated his referral into the MERIT program and came out with a section 10, no conviction with ongoing drug and alcohol counselling.
AVO dispensed with by undertakings - 10/02/2012
Young man on AVO charge previously dealt with in another court. Matter dispensed with by undertakings. Result: no AVO recorded.
Young man in possession of marijuana - 1/02/2012
Young man soon to be married charged with possession of marijuana. On advice of SCDL, client pleaded guilty resulting in a section 10 dismissal.
Early plea minimises sentence for assault charge - 25/01/2012
Woman charged with common assault and damage to property. We advised her to enter an early plea which minimised the sentence to a fine and a compensation order.
Young man charged with affray - 25/10/2011
Young man charged with affray after jumping into a fight to help out his mate. Magistrate considered a custodial sentence, until we persuaded him otherwise. Result: Community Service Order.
Moving on - 21/10/2011
Client has an AVO brought against him by an ex-girlfriend. He says it's a bogus claim, and he hasn't had contact with her since they split up. Matter resolved by consent and without admission.
Storm in a teacup - 13/10/2011
TW Legal client has to defend an AVO brought against him by his ex-partners new boyfriend. Sadly this is another case where an AVO is used in spite. Enter TW Legal - case against our client withdrawn.
Young lady learns the value of her licence - 12/10/2011
A series of traffic fines leads to a young lady driving whilst suspended. Maximum fine of $2,200. Mandatory minimum disqualification of 12 months if convicted. Good thing she engaged TW Legal. No conviction.She still has her licence.
Young man arrested with 1kg of steriods - 10/10/2011
Defendant pleaded guilty. TW Legal fought to keep his record clean. Mission accomplished - offence proved without conviction.
Everybody needs good neighbours... - 6/10/2011
But this isn't television. Long standing feud between neighbours leads to an AVO. TW Legal client wants to defend the AVO. Contested hearing leads to the AVO against our client being dismissed.
Possess Prohibited Drug - 29/09/2011
Defendant pleaded guilty to the charge of ‘Possess prohibited drug’. Submissions were made by a TW Legal solicitor, and the offence proved without conviction, with the defendant placed on good behavior for a period of 12 months.
Common Assault and Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm - 29/09/2011
Defendant pleaded guilty to charges of Common assault and Assault occasioning actual bodily harm at Penrith Local Court. Both offences proved without without conviction, with a good behaviour bond for 2 yrs.
Young bank teller escapes prison - 29/09/2011
Defendant pleaded guilty to ‘Larceny by clerks or servants’. He was convicted and placed on a good behavior bond for a 18 months while continuing to address his gambling addiction and ordered to pay his employer compensation of $8,000.
Young mechanic keeps his licence and his job - 29/09/2011
Young mechanic pleaded Not Guilty to several traffic offences. On the day of trial, the police witness was not available. The prosecution asked for an adjournemt. We strongly opposed. No evidence was offered, so the case was dismissed.
On the road again - 29/09/2011
Young mother engaged TW Legal to appeal a decision to suspend her driver’s licence. TW Legal put up a convincing argument and had her licence reinstated.
Businessman offender caught driving while licence cancelled - Again! - 28/09/2011
Max penalty $5,500, and/or 2yrs gaol, and max licence disqualification for 7 yrs, after being declared an Habitual Offenders Declaration by the RTA. TW Legal appeared on his behalf, had the HOD quashed. Licence offence pending.
Financial Adviser gets another chance - 27/09/2011
Male in his 30s charged with 4 counts of drug possession. Conviction would see the end of his career in the finance world. Enter TW Legal. Offence proved, without conviction. Another great result!
Apprentice Plumber caught with cannabis - 27/09/2011
Young man caught with 7g of cannabis. He pleaded guilty, and admitted that he had substance abuse issues. We argued that the matter should be dealt with by way of a section 10 dismissal. The Magistrate agreed. Case closed.
New Website Launch - 8/09/2011
We've updated our website to provide our clients with more comprehensive information about criminal and traffic offences.
