Success Stories
From Crisis to Victory – Real Case Studies Showcasing Our Commitment to Achieving Exceptional Legal Outcomes
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Rehearing Granted Despite Prosecution Opposition – Mildura Magistrates’ Court
Our elderly client had a criminal matter reheard at Mildura Magistrates’ Court after penalties were imposed in her absence without proper notice, with the original sentence set aside despite strong prosecution opposition. Through swift action and comprehensive submissions highlighting her vulnerability and lack of awareness, we secured a second chance for proper legal representation.
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No Licence Loss or Criminal Record After Serious Crash – Dandenong Magistrates’ Court
Our young client involved in a serious single-vehicle rollover crash avoided all penalties including licence loss and criminal record at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court through successful diversion. Despite facing dangerous driving charges with potential jail time, strategic early intervention and charge negotiations secured complete protection of his future.
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Case Study – No Jail Time for Assault Causing Broken Jaw
Our client who caused a broken jaw in an assault avoided imprisonment at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court, receiving a community corrections order without community work hours. Through comprehensive preparation including one-punch attack education and mental health counselling, we demonstrated genuine rehabilitation to secure a non-custodial sentence for this serious assault.
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Case Study – Personal Safety Intervention Order Withdrawn by Police
Our client facing a Personal Safety Intervention Order application by Victoria Police had the entire matter withdrawn at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court without needing a contested hearing. Through strategic conferencing and demonstrating no future risk of prohibited behavior, we achieved complete resolution saving our client significant legal costs and court appearances.
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Term of imprisonment avoided for repeat offender who contravened a family violence intervention order whilst incarcerated
Our client with significant priors for breaching family violence orders avoided imprisonment despite contravening an order while incarcerated, receiving only a $1,000 fine at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. Through comprehensive preparation including Men’s Behaviour Change Program and mental health counselling, we demonstrated genuine rehabilitation to secure an exceptional result for a repeat offender.
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Case Study – Diversion Granted for Family Violence
Woman charged with recklessly causing injury in family violence incident receives diversion without conditions and charge withdrawal. Strategic representation at Geelong Magistrates’ Court resulted in complete discharge with no criminal record for our client.
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Case Study – Fifteen breaches of Heavy Vehicle National Law – No licence loss and good behaviour bond
Our client facing fifteen breaches of Heavy Vehicle National Law with significant priors avoided community corrections and licence loss at Seymour Magistrates’ Court, receiving only a good behaviour bond and $4,000 fine. Despite maximum penalties of over $250,000, strategic preparation including the Road Trauma Awareness Seminar secured an exceptional result with driving privileges intact.
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Case Study – Vehicle Forfeiture Refused: $40,000 Car Saved Despite Repeat Driving Offences
Our client facing driving whilst disqualified charges with significant priors avoided imprisonment and successfully defended against Victoria Police’s application to forfeit his $40,000 vehicle at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. Through strategic preparation including the Road Trauma Awareness Seminar and compelling evidence from his wife about hardship, we secured a financial penalty only and saved the family’s most valuable asset.
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Charges withdrawn against man alleged to have fractured former partner’s ribs.
Our client facing charges for allegedly fracturing his former partner’s ribs had all charges withdrawn at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court after Mr Elbob successfully challenged causation and raised self-defense arguments. Through thorough case preparation and strategic advocacy highlighting the complainant’s erratic behavior and alcohol consumption, we achieved complete vindication.
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Charges withdrawn against man alleged to have dunked his partner under water in a serious family violence incident. Victoria Police ordered to pay legal costs.
Our client facing four serious family violence charges including recklessly endangering life had all charges withdrawn after Mr Elbob successfully argued self-defense at Geelong Magistrates’ Court, with Victoria Police ordered to pay legal costs. Through thorough case preparation and strategic advocacy highlighting the circumstances and client’s character, we achieved complete vindication.