Civil Law Case Studies
Read about the many cases where O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors have successfully sued the police on behalf of our clients. We litigate for things like unlawful arrest, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
- Nicole Byrne
- July 28, 2024
Black Lives Matter Protestors Win Claim Against NSW Police​ We represented a group of
- Nicole Byrne
- July 28, 2024
*We changed the names, locations and some details in this article to protect our
- Nicole Byrne
- July 28, 2024
We changed the names, location, and details to protect our client’s identity* Racial profiling
- Nicole Byrne
- July 28, 2024
*Details such as name, dates, and locations are changed to protect our client’s privacy.
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Seeking Justice for Abuse whilst in the Care of the State of Victoria ​
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Background: Jane was in her yard, saying goodbye to her children as they prepared
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Following a lecture event at the University of Sydney (USYD), Richard decided to partake
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Police unlawful conduct with an individual who suffers from a complex neurological disorder At
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
In early 2018, Caleb* dropped off his mother at Dulwich Hill Light rail station
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
At O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors, we are committed to protecting your rights and
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Cancer diagnosis delayed by prison officers’ failure to take him to medical attention While
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Client unlawfully stopped and searched Rebecca* had gone to support and care for an
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Background: What Happened Tim* was in possession of knife and his mother contacted the
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Police use breach of the peace to dispose of domestic disagreements In this case
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Background: What happened Lily* was a young person in a NSW juvenile correctional centre,
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Suspect Target Management Program (STMP) results in false imprisonment Police placed Brandon* on a
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Background: What Happened Lara* was walking down the road with a friend when they
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
In this case study, police ignore pre-existing health conditions as they violent assault a
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
False imprisonment when enquiring with a Police Station George’s* partner took out a Protection
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Unlawful search on the street Anya* is a serving NSW Police Officer. Anya and
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Bystander moved by officers while recording a police interaction Logan* alighted his train at
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Drug dog indication not sufficient to establish reasonable suspicion Liam* walked through a busy
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Suspect apprehended using excessive force Casey* stood by his car at a local takeaway
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Youth program facilitator abuses position of trust and authority As a young person several
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Mikey* was an underage youth. However, he attended an all-ages music festival. While waiting
