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Criminal Case Studies
Review real bail application case studies in which O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors have acted in Sydney and elsewhere. See the results we have achieved and what our clients have said about us.
BHG was charged with murder after an exchange with an armed intruder. We assisted BHG in his application for bail. He was granted bail on strict conditions.
Our client faced serious drug charges. We applied on his behalf to the Supreme Court for bail.
We assisted AB in his Supreme Court bail application. We presented evidence of AB’s health which would suffer severe effects if he were to go into detention. The judge granted bail.
Supreme Court bail – aggravated sexual assault (victim is under the age of 16 years), Crimes Act 1900 Section 61J(1) – attempting to have sexual intercourse with a child between 10 and 16, Crimes Act 1900 Section 66D – show cause, Bail Act 2013 Section 16A
SB was refused bail in the Local Court. We assisted SB in lodging his Supreme Court bail application. During the hearing we presented evidence regarding SB’s willingness to undertake a rehabilitation program. Consequently, he then got bail with strict conditions.
Read the case study here.
Steve* got conditional bail where he had to report to the police station once every day. This Conditional Bail dispensed by Magistrate. Then police arrested him.
Our client had gotten bail pending his hearing. The prosecution made a detention application in an attempt to revoke his bail. The judge found that the defence had successfully shown cause as to why detention was not justified. Therefore, the judge then refused the prosecution’s detention application.
Keywords:
Detention application, Bail Act 2013 (NSW) s 50 – show cause provisions, Bail Act 2013 (NSW) s 16A – unacceptable risk provisions, Bail Act 2013 (NSW) s 19 – handle/use firearm under the influence of alcohol, Firearms Act 1996 s 64 – bail – rural NSW
AL was on bail pending his hearing for the importing of prohibited drugs. However, AL recently secured a full time job that made it difficult to comply with the reporting requirements under his bail conditions. We assisted AL in his bail variation application. To this end, we presented a letter from AL’s employer outlining the difficulty for him in meeting the reporting requirements. Consequently, the judge varied the bail conditions in favour of AL.
Read out blog on ‘Everything you need to know about bail variations’ here
After being charged for breaching an AVO, police refused bail. The continued refusal of bail until his hearing would have resulted in MN losing his job. As well, his young children would face having no one to look after them. We successfully assisted in MN’s bail application in the Local Court.
AL was on bail pending his hearing for the importing of prohibited drugs. However, AL recently secured a full time job that made it difficult to comply with the reporting requirements under his bail conditions. We assisted AL in his bail variation application. To this end, we presented a letter from AL’s employer outlining the difficulty for him in meeting the reporting requirements. Consequently, the judge varied the bail conditions in favour of AL.
Read out blog on ‘Everything you need to know about bail variations’ here
How we Can Help
O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors is a full-service criminal defence law firm meaning that we provide legal advice on both criminal and civil law. After the completion of your criminal case, we can continue to represent you in your civil matter (if one exists). We have represented many clients in their criminal matters and then proceeded to assist them in making a civil claim against the police for unlawful arrest and false imprisonment, or suing a publisher for defamation.
Your first consultation with one of our criminal lawyers is free. This is your opportunity to speak to us about your case and for us to discuss with you what your options are. If you choose to proceed with our services we will provide you with a cost agreement that sets out your legal fees. O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors provides cost-effective and professional legal advice compared with other law firms. In some instances, we offer reduced fees or pro bono services at the discretion of our Principal. We can also assist you in applying for Legal Aid if you are eligible. Speak to us if you have concerns regarding your ability to pay your legal fees and we can discuss the possibility of accommodating your circumstances.
Our criminal lawyers have handled cases in courts across NSW at Local Courts, District Courts and the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal. They have a wealth of experience in assisting clients with bail applications, trials, sentencing hearings and appeals to name a few.
Our team includes Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law.
Specialist Accreditation is a structured peer to peer assessment process enabling legal practitioners to be recognised for their expertise. To be accredited specialists must pass a series of meticulous assessments on both legal knowledge and its application in practice. To retain their accreditation specialists must undertake significant additional professional development in their area of expertise each year.
O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors utilises a trauma-informed lawyering approach when interacting with our clients. We understand that you have dealt with traumatic events and that engaging with authorities and courts is a stressful experience that might re-traumatise you. For this reason we are sensitive to your mental and emotional needs and will assist you in an appropriate manner. Read more about our thoughts on trauma-informed lawyering.
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