Stalk/Intimidate Charge Defended, Found Not Guilty

BO was charged with ‘Stalk/intimidate intending to cause fear of physical etc. harm’, contrary to section 13(1) Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 after his neighbour made a complaint of being threatened to be bashed with a hockey stick and allegedly BO swung a hockey stick towards him.

BO pleaded ‘not guilty’ and the matter proceeded to Hearing. James Castillo acted for BO at his Hearing. The Prosecution called evidence from the officer-in-charge, the complainant and BO’s partner. The Defence did not call evidence. Ultimately, the Presiding Magistrate was not satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of the allegation and found BO ‘not guilty’ of the offence.

Charged with 'assault occasion actual bodily harm' and 'common assault' on a mother and daughter in the local park, with a third eye witness giving evidence, pleads not guilty

TP, a 42 year old male, was charged with assault occasion actual bodily harm / alternately common assault for allegedly punching a woman in the chest, following which she alleged a breast implant was ruptured. TP was further charged for allegedly dragging the daughter of the woman along a park bench, so that her earring was ripped from her ear. A third person known to the complainants gave supporting evidence. TP pleaded not guilty.

Andrew Wright represented TP. He successfully persuaded the Magistrate that the prosecution case lacked corroboration, contained gaps, and was inconsistent. A defence case was called relying on evidence from TP’s wife. In the result, all charges were dismissed, and TP was found not guilty.