At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we recently secured an exceptional result for a 36-year-old male client who appeared before the Colac Magistrates’ Court facing extremely serious family violence charges, including:
The allegations were particularly confronting and involved claims that our client had strangled the victim and stomped on her neck during a domestic incident. These are charges that, if proven, would almost always result in a term of imprisonment, even for a first-time offender.
From the moment we were engaged, our criminal defence lawyers worked swiftly and thoroughly to prepare the case. We:
Despite the gravity of the offending, the Court was ultimately persuaded to impose a Community Corrections Order (CCO) with a treatment-only condition, and importantly:
This was a remarkable result, especially given the serious nature of the charges and the current sentencing trends for non-fatal strangulation in Victoria.
If you or someone you know is facing family violence allegations, including charges like non-fatal strangulation, intentional injury, or reckless injury, it’s vital to have experienced legal representation from the outset.
At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we are specialists in criminal defence across Victoria and regularly appear in courts like Colac Magistrates’ Court. Our focus is on protecting your future and achieving the best possible outcome, no matter how serious the charge.
