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, including:
Strangulation
Reckless Conduct Endangering Life
Multiple assault-related offences
These offences are treated with the utmost seriousness by Victorian courts and frequently result in lengthy terms of imprisonment and permanent criminal records. At the outset of this matter, our client was facing the very real prospect of immediate custody.

1. Our team undertook a forensic analysis of the prosecution brief, identifying evidentiary weaknesses and contextual issues that significantly impacted the strength of the case. We then engaged in detailed and robust negotiations with the prosecution, carefully reframing the matter to reflect the true circumstances of the alleged incident.
2. Key to our approach was:
3. Challenging the prosecution’s characterisation of the alleged conduct
4. Highlighting issues with proof and reliability of key allegations
5. Presenting comprehensive material addressing our client’s personal circumstances, rehabilitation prospects, and insight into the matter
6. Demonstrating that the objectives of sentencing could be met without imprisonment and without recording a conviction
7. As a result of our advocacy, the Court ultimately imposed:
8. A non-custodial sentence No conviction recorded Our client avoided imprisonment entirely
9. This outcome was exceptional, particularly given the seriousness of the original charges and the penalties that ordinarily follow offences such as strangulation and reckless conduct endangering life.
10. Violence offences, especially those involving allegations of strangulation are among the most aggressively prosecuted matters in Victoria. Achieving a non-custodial, non-conviction outcome in such circumstances is rare and highlights the importance of engaging experienced criminal defence lawyers who know how to challenge evidence, negotiate effectively, and present persuasive sentencing
    submissions.

At EAS Legal, we specialise in defending clients charged with serious assault, strangulation, family violence, and violent offending across Victoria. We appear regularly in the Frankston Magistrates’ Court and fight relentlessly to protect our clients’ freedom, reputation, and future.

Call us today on 1800 117 533
www.easlegal.com.au