At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we represented a client before the Downing Centre Local Court who was facing:
Despite the seriousness of the charges and her history, our client had since taken active steps toward rehabilitation, particularly in managing her anger and emotional regulation. She had genuine concerns that a severe sentence could undo the significant personal progress she had made.
We entered early pleas of guilty, allowing our client to benefit from the maximum available sentencing discount. Our experienced criminal defence team then prepared detailed submissions for the sentencing hearing, supported by:
Our argument focused on the principles of rehabilitation, highlighting the client’s remorse, willingness to change, and the risk of derailing her recovery if subjected to a custodial or more severe sentence.
The court accepted our submissions and agreed that a moderate fine was an appropriate and proportionate penalty. No further penalties were imposed.
This result allowed our client to continue her rehabilitation journey without interruption and avoided further disruption to her work and personal life.
Have you been charged with assault or are concerned about how your prior record might affect your sentence? At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we specialise in sentencing advocacy that focuses on rehabilitation, not punishment, wherever possible.
