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Victoria

No Conviction for Serious Police Confrontation – Horsham Magistrates’ Court

Our client facing serious charges including assaulting police with a machete received no conviction and only a modest fine at Horsham Magistrates’ Court despite the volatile confrontation that led officers to draw firearms. Through strategic charge negotiations and mental health evidence, we transformed potential imprisonment into complete protection of his criminal record.

  • Assault Charge
  • |
  • Resisting Arrest
  • |
  • Weapon Offences

Case Overview

Charge: Assault, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a weapon

Client: 48-year-old client

Court Location: Horsham Magistrates’ Court

Our 48-year-old client recently appeared before the Horsham Magistrates’ Court facing a range of serious criminal charges, including:

  • Assault
  • Resisting arrest
  • Possession of a weapon
  • Assaulting an emergency service worker

The incident arose during a highly volatile confrontation, during which our client was alleged to have approached police while armed with a large machete, prompting officers to draw their firearms. A physical struggle then followed before our client was eventually subdued and arrested.

The matter understandably drew significant concern from both law enforcement and the Court, with the initial charges carrying the real risk of a criminal conviction, and even potential imprisonment.

Once engaged, the team at Elbob & Stephenson Legal worked swiftly to:

  • Negotiate with prosecution to withdraw the most serious elements of the charge, including aspects relating to threats and weapon use
  • Gather and present material that explained the context of the incident, including mental health considerations and personal stressors at the time
  • Emphasise our client’s otherwise clean criminal history, ongoing counselling, and his clear remorse and cooperation following arrest
  • Advocate for a rehabilitative, non-punitive outcome that would allow our client to move forward without the burden of a conviction

Despite the serious nature of the original allegations and the involvement of emergency service personnel, the Court was persuaded to resolve the matter by way of:

  • A modest fine
  • No conviction recorded
  • No further conditions or orders imposed

Charged with serious offences involving police or emergency workers? Even where the facts are confronting, with the right legal team, it may be possible to negotiate charge reductions, highlight your personal circumstances, and achieve an outcome that protects your future.

At Elbob & Stephenson Legal, we combine skilled negotiation with strong courtroom advocacy to deliver results—even in high-stakes situations.

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