JM was charged with stalk / intimidate and an Apprehended Violence Order was made against him.
Chris Cole acted for JM at the Hearing. At the Hearing the Prosecution made an application for the complainant to give evidence via AVL. The Prosecution had difficulty establishing a link with the complainant who was overseas. The Prosecution then sought to adjourn the Hearing to allow the complainant to return from overseas and appear physically in Court. Chris strongly objected to this course of action. His Honour ultimately agreed with Chris and refused the application to adjourn the proceedings. The Police then withdrew the charge and AVO.
This was a great outcome for JM.