At EAS Legal, we recently represented a client in relation to a personal watercraft (PWC / jet ski) incident being investigated by police following a serious accident on the Murray River.
The matter carried significant consequences for our client, including the potential for criminal charges, a defended hearing, substantial legal costs, and the risk of losing his licence.
From the outset, our office identified serious issues with the investigation and the ability of police to properly establish a prima facie case.
Our Approach
Rather than waiting for charges to be laid, our office took a proactive and strategic approach, intervening at the investigation stage.
We conducted a detailed review of the available material and raised several significant issues directly with police, including:
We also placed police on notice that:
Our office made it clear that pursuing charges in circumstances where the evidence was incapable of supporting a prima facie case would not be an appropriate use of court or community resources.
The Outcome
Following our intervention and detailed representations:
The matter ultimately resolved by way of a minor infringement only, bringing the matter to an efficient and practical conclusion.
Why This Result Matters
Many criminal and traffic matters can be resolved long before charges ever reach a courtroom — provided early and strategic legal intervention occurs.
This case highlights the importance of:
In this matter, proactive defence work prevented our client from enduring what would likely have been a costly and stressful contested proceeding.
Under Investigation by Police?
If police are investigating you or requesting information, obtaining legal advice early can significantly change the course of a matter.
EAS Legal regularly assists clients during the investigation phase of criminal and traffic matters across New South Wales and Victoria.
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