At EAS Legal, we recently represented a 66-year-old male client before the Melbourne County Court on an appeal arising from convictions in the Magistrates’ Court.
Our client had originally been charged with:
He had a prior history for similar offending and was found guilty in the Magistrates’ Court, receiving a Community Corrections Order (CCO).
Given the findings of guilt and his history, the prospects on appeal were challenging.
Our Approach
Our office undertook a comprehensive review of the original proceedings, identifying grounds to challenge both the findings and the appropriateness of the sentence.
We carefully prepared the appeal and advanced detailed submissions addressing:
We approached the matter strategically, focusing on achieving the most favourable outcome possible for our client.
The Outcome
Following the appeal, the Melbourne County Court set aside the previous sentence and instead imposed:
This represented a significant improvement from the original outcome of a Community Corrections Order.
Why This Result Matters
Appeals are complex and often difficult to succeed in, particularly where a client has:
Achieving a “proven and dismissed” outcome in these circumstances is an excellent result and demonstrates the importance of experienced advocacy at the appeal stage.
Considering an Appeal?
If you have been convicted or believe your sentence was too harsh, you may have the right to appeal.
EAS Legal regularly represents clients in appeals before the County Court, working to overturn or significantly improve outcomes.
