Case Study

Our client achieved a favourable outcome for facing 100 charges. The client sought our representation after being charged with various offences, some allegedly committed while on bail for other pending matters. These charges included theft, attempted theft, theft of a motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering life, dealing property suspected of being the proceeds of crime, failing to answer bail, committing an indictable offence while on bail, burglary, handling stolen goods, and various driving offences.

The alleged offences involved 18 complainants and 10 businesses, where the damage of the alleged offending was in excess of $80,000.

To secure bail, our client needed to meet the threshold of exceptional circumstances and demonstrate that they did not pose an unacceptable risk. During the bail application, we highlighted the following compelling circumstances: our client had no prior experience with incarceration, stable accommodation, employment, strong family support, PTSD and memory loss, and a partner dealing with a difficult pregnancy.

The client also presented a surety of $1,000 and our client's suitability for the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP) program while emphasising that any delay in their case would be detrimental.

We addressed the primary concern of re-offending by proposing strict bail conditions, including a curfew, to mitigate the risk. The Magistrate accepted our arguments and granted bail. This positive outcome is particularly noteworthy given the numerous charges our client faced, many of which were committed while they were already on bail for another offence.