Success Stories
From Crisis to Victory – Real Case Studies Showcasing Our Commitment to Achieving Exceptional Legal Outcomes
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Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court – Treatment-Based Outcome Secured for Serious Sexual Offence
At EAS Legal, we recently represented a 28-year-old client before the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court who was facing serious child sex offence charges. These matters are among the most complex and serious offences dealt with by the courts and frequently result in lengthy terms of imprisonment, particularly where an offender has a prior history.
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Frankston Magistrates’ Court – No Conviction for Serious Violence & Strangulation Charges
At EAS Legal, we recently represented a 34-year-old male client before the Frankston Magistrates’ Court who was facing multiple extremely serious violence-related charges
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Months of Stalled Negotiations Resolved in a Single Court Appearance | Wyndham Magistrates’ Court
Our client had been attempting to obtain a Final Family Violence Intervention Order for several months without success. Despite multiple court dates and previous legal representation, the matter remained unresolved with no progress toward securing the protection they urgently needed. Upon engaging our office, we conducted a thorough review of the procedural history, identified why earlier negotiations had failed, and developed a focused strategy for resolution. On the very next court date, we successfully brought all parties to agreement and secured a Final Intervention Order—achieving in one appearance what had eluded our client for months.
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From Facing Prison to Walking Free: All Trafficking Charges Dropped
Our client was charged with multiple serious offences including drug trafficking and possession of illicit substances. Facing the real prospect of imprisonment and lasting consequences for their career and future, they came to us deeply concerned about the outcome. We conducted a thorough review of the prosecution’s evidence and identified significant weaknesses in the case supporting the trafficking allegations. Through targeted negotiations and comprehensive legal submissions, we successfully persuaded the Prosecution to withdraw all trafficking-related charges. The matter proceeded only on the lesser possession offences, and the Court ultimately imposed a non-custodial sentence with no conviction recorded—an exceptional result given the severity of the original allegations.
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Wyong Local Court – Armed with Intent Charge Withdrawn, Finalised by APVO Only
Our client facing extremely serious armed with intent charges carrying 12 years maximum imprisonment had the charge completely withdrawn at Wyong Local Court, with matter finalized by APVO only. Through exposing inadequate police investigation, establishing strong self-defence evidence, and demonstrating misidentification of the principal aggressor, we secured complete charge withdrawal with no conviction, prison sentence, or criminal penalties recorded.
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Belmont Local Court – All Serious Charges Withdrawn and Dismissed
Our client facing extremely serious charges including choking, serious assault, stalking, and intimidation had all charges completely withdrawn and dismissed at Belmont Local Court after we exposed false allegations and a fundamentally flawed police investigation. Through documenting procedural failures, illegally obtained confessions during intoxicated interviews, and raising self-defence, we secured complete vindication with costs considerations against police for malicious prosecution.
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Dandenong Magistrates’ Court – Serious Family Violence Charges Downgraded, No Prison Term Imposed
Our 37-year-old client with extensive criminal history facing serious family violence charges including non-fatal strangulation had the most serious charges withdrawn and avoided imprisonment at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. Through detailed evidence review and strategic prosecution negotiations, we secured charge withdrawal and a good behaviour bond without conviction, achieving a lighter sentence than his previous penalties despite initially facing jail time.
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Case Study – No Conviction for Serious Driving Charges: Employment Protected | Dandenong Magistrates’ Court
Our 59-year-old client facing serious driving charges that threatened his employment received no conviction at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court through strategic prosecution negotiations and compelling character evidence. By securing prosecutorial support for a specific sentencing outcome and highlighting the disproportionate employment impact, we protected his livelihood and avoided the harsh consequences of a criminal record.
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Case Study – Family Violence Assault Charges Withdrawn: Evidence Deficiencies Lead to Dismissal | Sunshine Court
Our 45-year-old client facing serious family violence assault charges against his wife had all charges completely withdrawn at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court after we identified technical deficiencies in evidence collection. Through thorough Evidence Act challenges demonstrating inadmissibility of key prosecution evidence, we secured complete charge withdrawal before any contested hearing, avoiding criminal conviction and ongoing proceedings.
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Family Violence Intervention Order – Full Withdrawal Secured at Sale Magistrates’ Court
Our client, representing the Affected Family Member in a Family Violence Intervention Order case, had the entire police application withdrawn at Sale Magistrates’ Court despite police opposition. Through comprehensive discussions with prosecution emphasizing our client’s clear wishes against the order and absence of ongoing risk, we secured complete withdrawal while respecting her autonomy and personal circumstances.
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Case Study – Young Driver Avoids Conviction: Evading Police and Dangerous Driving Charges Reduced
Our young male client facing serious charges including evading police and dangerous driving received only a fine with no conviction recorded at Benalla Magistrates’ Court. Through detailed case review identifying evidentiary weaknesses and strategic charge negotiations, we secured significant charge reductions and avoided the devastating consequences of criminal conviction, imprisonment, and licence loss for this young person’s future.
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Serious Reckless Conduct & Public Safety Charges Withdrawn – Wonthaggi Magistrates’ Court
Our 42-year-old client facing extremely serious charges including reckless conduct endangering life for allegedly throwing objects at freeway traffic had the most serious charges withdrawn and received only a good behaviour bond with no conviction at Wonthaggi Magistrates’ Court. Through thorough evidence review identifying key weaknesses and strategic prosecution negotiations, we avoided imprisonment and criminal record despite prior history and public safety allegations.
