Assault and Violence Case Studies
Assault and Violence Case Studies
Click on the case name to review real violence offence case studies in which O’Brien Solicitors’ Sydney criminal defence lawyers have acted. See the results we have achieved and what our clients have said about us.
Common Assault
Police charged our client, Jack, with the common assault of his neighbour. This followed an incident where the two passed each other while entering/exiting an elevator in their apartment complex.
Police charged a woman with common assault when she slapped her husband in argument. He supported his wife. He took responsibility for a role in the argument at sentencing.
PDH was charged with assault and breaching an AVO, which had expired. O’Brien Solicitors helped PDH and made sure that the charges fairly reflected the facts.
Read the case: Police v PDH
SAF was charged with a common assault on flatmate’s girlfriend. The assault occurred when SAF, the alleged victim and flatmate were drinking and then argued.
RO was charged with common assault after trying to break up an argument. O’Brien Solicitors came to RO’s aid, helping him avoid a recorded conviction with a section 10.
Outcome: Provocation is a factor in the Section 10 dismissal of the case
NK was charged with common assault at a gas station. O’Brien Solicitors helped NK achieve a positive outcome in his case.
Read the case here: Police v NK
JF was charged with common assault after a disagreement turned ugly. O’Brien Solicitors came to JF’s aid, succeeding in helping him avoid a recorded conviction.
Read the case: DPP v JF
AW was charged with assault after a town hall meeting that went wrong. O’Brien Solicitors came to AW’s aid and successfully obtained a not guilty verdict.
Read the case here: Police v AW
JK was charged with assaults on two occasions. O’Brien Solicitors helped JK receive a fairer sentence that truthfully represented the facts of the offence.
Read the case: Police v JK
DLO was charged with property damage and assault. O’Brien Solicitors came to his aid, making sure that he received a penalty that fairly represented the facts.
Read the case here: Police v DLO
NK was charged with affray and resist police after a gambling session gone wrong. O’Brien Solicitors represented NK and helped him receive a fairer sentence.
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YRW was charged with assault. O’Brien Solicitors helped him to successfully appeal the severity of his sentence.
Read the case here: YRW v Police
PYK was charged with assault after a fight with his neighbour. O’Brien Solicitors came to his aid, raising substantial doubt around the prosecution case.
Read the case: Police v PYK
- WZP was charged with assault and breaching an AVO. O’Brien Solicitors came to the aid of WZP and made sure he was fairly represented.
Read the case here: Police v WZP
BDI was charged with assault and robbery in company. O’Brien Solicitors helped reduce the charges and Children’s Court hearing leads to good behaviour bond.
Read the case: Police v BDI
FDN was charged with assault and an AVO breach. O’Brien Solicitors AVO lawyers came to his aid, making sure his circumstances were fairly accounted for.
Read the case: Police v FDN
TRE was charged with assault after a struggle in an apartment. O’Brien Solicitors helped TRE, making sure that her circumstances were fairly accounted for.
Read the case: Police v TRE
Assaulting law enforcement
Refugee protester charged with assaulting police & disturbance of public order. Police Body Worn Video caused enough doubt for her to be found not guilty.
SHK was charged with behaving in a disorderly manner at Sydney Airport. O’Brien Solicitors helped SHK to avoid conviction in light of personal circumstances.
Read the case here: Police v SHK
JZ was charged with assaulting a police officer while intoxicated. O’Brien Solicitors helped him receive a fairer sentence to get back on a positive track.
Read the case here: Police v SHK
Charged with assaulting police, resisting officer in the execution of duty, our client reached out to our criminal defence lawyers at their Sydney office.
Read the case here: DPP v JC
Charged with assaulting police, resisting officer in the execution of duty, our client reached out to our criminal defence lawyers at their Sydney office.
Read the case here: Police v JV
Assault causing bodily harm
HXJ got into a dispute with a fellow attendee at a family gathering in a suburb of Sydney. After stepping outside the property and walking to a nearby empty lot with a number of other attendees, the dispute escalated. The police alleged that HXJ punched the other attendee, causing actual bodily harm, immediate pain and a swollen lip.
HXJ got into a dispute with a fellow attendee at a family gathering in a suburb of Sydney. After stepping outside the property and walking to a nearby empty lot with a number of other attendees, the dispute escalated. The police alleged that HXJ punched the other attendee, causing actual bodily harm, immediate pain and a swollen lip.
Assault occasioning ABH
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm charge for elderly man who fought his brother in Bondi home. After representing himself, our lawyer advise a guilty plea.
Our client responded to bullying at his school and police charged him with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. A Personal violence order also came into force against him.
Client dismissed with charged of Stalk / intimidate, common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm
The court could not satisfy itself that FH was guilty of the two offences beyond reasonable doubt. The charges against VH were dismissed.
Our client was charged & bail refused by police for breaching Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (AVO). Our lawyers made sure conditional bail was granted
Our client was charged & bail refused by police for breaching Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (AVO). Our lawyers made sure conditional bail was granted
Reckless Grievous Bodily harm or wounding
Client faced reckless grievous bodily harm and domestic violence charges. Outcome: Conditional release order (CRO) without conviction at Parramatta Local Court.
Assault causing death
Assault by Juvenile
Two youths had a fight with another pair of youths at a shopping centre, involving a knife. Police charged one with affray and he had a Children’s Court hearing.
Assault using a weapon
VCN was in the robbery of a restaurant in Haymarket. Charged with Robbery whilst armed with an offensive weapon. Sentencing hearing saw subjective factors.
Read the case here: DPP v VCN
Assault and affray accused lived in a block of flats in inner Sydney. On the night of incident, she heard the complainant downstairs causing a loud commotion.
Read the case here: Police v BPR: Assault and Affray
Read the case here: DPP v NZK
HAE had committed robbery, the crime fuelled by his crippling addictions. O’Brien Solicitors helped HAE to receive a fairer sentence to get him back on track.
Affray
KXP plead guilty to affray and offensive behaviour after a night out gone wrong. O’Brien Solicitors helped make representations about her good character.
Police charged XWD with stalk/intimidate, common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Stalk / Intimidate: XWD charged with a number of offences. O’Brien Solicitors came to her aid, raising crucial issues with the police’s evidence against her.
Our Solicitors made representations to the police prosecutor on behalf of BDK, asking that the affray charges from Randwick be dismissed before going to trial
Client charged with Assault and affray On the night of incident, client heard the complainant downstairs causing a loud commotion.
