At EAS Legal, we recently represented a client before the Wollongong Local Court who was facing both an assault charge and an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) arising from the same alleged incident.
The allegations carried serious consequences. A criminal conviction and a final AVO had the potential to impact our client’s employment, personal relationships and future opportunities. Maintaining their innocence, our client instructed us to defend both the criminal charge and the AVO.
Recognising the significance of the matter, our team commenced detailed preparation well in advance of the defended hearing.
Our Approach
From the outset, we undertook a comprehensive review of the prosecution material, carefully analysing the available evidence and identifying issues relevant to both the criminal proceedings and the AVO application.
We worked closely with our client to obtain detailed instructions, prepared the matter for hearing and engaged with the prosecution throughout the lead-up to the court date.
Our focus remained on ensuring that any deficiencies in the prosecution case were properly identified and that our client was fully prepared to contest the allegations if the matter proceeded to hearing.
By thoroughly preparing the case and maintaining a strong defence position, we ensured the prosecution was fully aware of the issues that would be tested before the Court.
The Outcome
On the day the matter was listed for hearing:
As a result, our client avoided both a criminal prosecution and the making of a final AVO, allowing them to move forward without the uncertainty, stress and consequences of contested court proceedings.
Why This Result Matters
Criminal charges and AVO applications often proceed together, but they should never be accepted at face value.
Early preparation, careful analysis of the evidence and strategic engagement with the prosecution can significantly influence the outcome of a matter before it reaches a defended hearing.
This case demonstrates the importance of:
At EAS Legal, we prepare every defended matter as though it will proceed to trial. That level of preparation not only places our clients in the strongest possible position before the Court, but often leads to favourable outcomes before any evidence is called.
Charged with Assault or Responding to an AVO?
If you have been charged with assault or are defending an Apprehended Violence Order, obtaining experienced legal representation early can make a significant difference to the outcome of your matter.
EAS Legal regularly represents clients in criminal and AVO proceedings throughout New South Wales and Victoria, providing strategic advice, meticulous preparation and strong courtroom advocacy.
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