Driving Charges Withdrawn Despite Admissions – Ringwood Magistrates’ Court
Our 32-year-old client appeared before the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court charged with serious driving offences. The allegations were supported by Body-Worn Camera (BWC) footage and included direct admissions made to police at the scene, evidence that, at face value, appeared highly incriminating.
Despite the apparent strength of the case, our team at Elbob & Stephenson Legal undertook a detailed review of the entire police investigation. What we uncovered changed everything.
While our client had made admissions and the conduct was captured on video, we identified critical procedural flaws in how the police had conducted their investigation.
These issues went to the heart of the prosecution’s case, undermining the reliability and admissibility of the evidence they were relying upon, including the bodycam footage and the client’s own statements.
We made strong, well-supported submissions to police prosecutors, highlighting the evidentiary risks and potential legal challenge should the matter proceed to hearing.
As a result of our representations, the prosecution agreed to:
This was a remarkable result given the strength of the initial evidence and demonstrates the importance of proper legal analysis in every case, especially those that may seem open-and-shut.
Many clients believe that once they’ve made an admission or been caught on camera, their case is lost. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we have a proven record of identifying legal flaws, procedural missteps, and evidentiary weaknesses that others miss, allowing us to have charges withdrawn or significantly reduced, even in difficult circumstances.
If you’ve been charged with a driving offence, even if you’ve made admissions or the incident was recorded, you still have rights. Before you plead guilty or accept the consequences, speak to a team that knows how to fight for the best result.
We represent clients in Ringwood Magistrates’ Court and across Victoria for all driving and criminal law related matters.
