@Hornsby Local Court
Our 39-year-old client was charged with common assault following an altercation in her family home. The incident occurred when an argument broke out between her and the victim after discussing grocery shopping plans. During the argument, our client threw a TV remote and a hairbrush at the victim, with only one object making contact with the victim’s upper torso.
After contacting Lamont Law, our client consulted with criminal defence solicitor Joanna. She expressed deep remorse for her emotional reaction and was concerned about how a criminal conviction might affect her employment. Our team assisted in preparing her case, focusing on her remorse, cooperation with the police, and her early guilty plea.
At her sentencing hearing in Hornsby Local Court, Joanna advocated for leniency, highlighting our client’s genuine remorse, clean criminal record, full-time employment, and her role as the primary caregiver for her elderly mother. Joanna argued that these factors distinguished her from other offenders and showed strong prospects for rehabilitation.
His Honour considered these points and sentenced our client to a two-year Conditional Release Order without a conviction. Delighted with the outcome, our client was grateful to avoid the negative impact a conviction could have had on her career.@Gosford Local Court
A 61-year-old client, father of nine, was charged with common assault following an argument with one of his adult children. During the altercation, he flicked water from a glass towards his daughter from a distance of about 2 meters and allegedly threw the glass at her. Initially, he represented himself and pleaded not guilty. However, as the hearing approached, he grew anxious and contacted Lamont Law for assistance. He confided in Joanna, a criminal defence solicitor, that he intended to plead guilty but disagreed with some details in the Fact Sheet.
Joanna prepared and submitted representations to the NSW Police to amend the Fact Sheet, which were accepted. The case proceeded to sentencing, and Joanna prepared subjective materials to support a plea for leniency. In court, Joanna highlighted the client’s good character, genuine remorse, and strong prospects for rehabilitation, arguing that his offense was of a low level. The court agreed and sentenced him to a 12-month Conditional Release Order without conviction.
@Campbelltown Local Court
Our client was a 20 year old woman employed as a veterinary nurse with no criminal background. She was charged with 9 counts of larceny. This offence carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 2 years and/or a $5,500 fine in the Local Court. Through consulting with Jelena, the client disclosed that she had been regularly using benzodiazepines along with other illicit drugs and had used them prior to committing the offence. As a veterinary nurse, the client was concerned about the impact of criminal convictions on her current job and any future roles that she may apply for. Jelena assisted our client with gaining access to rehabilitation. Jelena prepared a letter of instruction to a psychiatrist along with further material for a comprehensive psychiatric report for the purposes of a section 14 application under the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 (NSW). Jelena also helped our client prepare subjective material for Court. Whilst the Magistrate did not proceed to allow the section 14 application the Magistrate was persuaded by Jelena to deal with our client under section 10(1)(b) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), discharging our client into Conditional Release Orders without criminal convictions recorded for all 9 counts of shoplifting. Our client was grateful to avoid criminal convictions for 9 counts of shoplifting.
@Bankstown Local Court
Our 72-year-old client was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an altercation with his daughter at her home in south-western Sydney. The incident occurred while our client, who lives on the mid-north coast of NSW, was assisting his daughter to move out of her home to her new property. A verbal argument arose regarding the treatment of her dog, and it was alleged that our client assaulted his daughter, causing injuries. He denied the allegations, asserting that the injuries were self-inflicted while she moved her belongings.
Our client contacted Lamont Law, and criminal defence solicitor Joanna reviewed the police’s brief of evidence. It became evident that the complainant had not provided a statement and was unwilling to support the charges. Despite the absence of a written statement from the complainant, she did in fact attend to give evidence. At the defended hearing in Bankstown Local Court, Joanna argued for the exclusion of the complainant’s evidence due to procedural non-compliance by the police under the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW).
The court accepted Joanna’s submissions and refused to allow the complainant to testify. Consequently, the NSW Police withdrew the charges and the associated apprehended violence order, with the court dismissing both applications.@Downing Centre Local Court
Our 50-year-old client, a full-time fencer, was charged with multiple offences following an altercation in Sydney. While visiting the city for work, which was cancelled due to weather, he consumed a significant amount of alcohol. Later, he unexpectedly encountered his ex-wife, the complainant, at a brothel, despite believing she had left the country. Under an apprehended violence order, he was prohibited from contacting her after consuming alcohol. After briefly speaking with her about their divorce, our client entered a neighbouring property by damaging a CCTV camera and entering through an unlocked door. Police were called and he was charged with contravening an apprehended violence order, aggravated entering a dwelling with intent, and stalking or intimidating to cause fear.
Upon release, he contacted Lamont Law and consulted with criminal defence solicitor Joanna. He expressed remorse and intended to plead guilty. Joanna explained the seriousness of the charges, including one strictly indictable offence requiring prosecution in District Court. After negotiations, one charge was downgraded, allowing the matter to stay in Local Court, reducing potential penalties. Our client engaged in psychological treatment and alcohol rehabilitation.
At Downing Centre Local Court, he pleaded guilty, and the magistrate requested a pre-sentencing assessment report. Ultimately, our client received an 18-month Community Corrections Order, requiring supervision, abstinence from alcohol, and 50 hours of community service. He was relieved to avoid imprisonment.
@Downing Centre Local Court
Our client was a 22 year old international student. He was stopped and searched by police where MDMA was found on his person. He was cooperative with police and he admitted that it was his intention to supply the drugs to his friends. He was subsequently charged. Our client instructed us to enter a plea of guilty at the earliest opportunity. He was facing a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment and/or a fine of $11000.
At sentencing our solicitor Alexander Angel-Graham made submissions in respect to the objective seriousness of the offence, various mitigating factors and our client’s subjective circumstances which included his intention to commence a career in engineering and remain in Australia.
A conviction in this case would have jeopardised his immigration status and his ability to work. The sentencing Magistrate sentenced our client to a Conditional Release Order without conviction for 12 months.
Our client was extremely happy with this outcome.
@Gosford Local Court
Our client was a 40 year old male. He is employed by an international company that requires him to travel extensively around the world.He was charged with a domestic violence offence of Stalk and Intimidation.He was facing conviction and a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment and/or a fine of $5000.A conviction in this case would have jeopardised his ability to obtain the necessary travel visas and his ongoing ability to work and support his family.On appeal to the District Court our solicitor Alexander Angel-Graham made submissions in respect to the objective seriousness of the offence, various mitigating factors and our client’s subjective circumstances.Notwithstanding the aggravating factors and the fact that out client had previous matters on his criminal record that would ordinarily preclude a Section 10 dismissal, the sentencing Judge in the District Court was ultimately persuaded by our submissions and sentenced our client to a Conditional Release Order without conviction for 24 months.This meant that our client avoided having a criminal record.In the circumstances this was an exceptional result.Our client was extremely happy with this outcome.@Gosford Local Court
Our client was a 26-year-old man who appeared before the District Court facing a number of serious criminal charges, including the offence of Robbery in Company. This offence is regarded by the courts as particularly serious and carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment.
Given the nature of the charge, the presence of aggravating features, and the fact that our client had prior matters on his criminal record, there was a real and substantial risk that the court would impose a full-time custodial sentence.
At sentence, Lamont Law appeared on behalf of the client and made detailed submissions addressing the objective seriousness of the offending, the surrounding circumstances, and the applicable sentencing principles. Careful submissions were also made in relation to the client’s subjective circumstances, including his background, personal history, prospects of rehabilitation and capacity to engage constructively with supervision in the community.
While acknowledging the seriousness of the offence and the aggravating features present, Alexander was able to persuasively argue that a sentence focused on rehabilitation rather than imprisonment was appropriate in the circumstances. Emphasis was placed on the client’s willingness to address underlying issues, his insight into the offending, and the availability of a structured sentencing option that would hold him accountable while reducing the risk of reoffending.
Ultimately, the sentencing Judge accepted these submissions and exercised discretion to impose an Intensive Correction Order (ICO) in place of a term of full-time imprisonment.
An ICO is a highly structured sentencing option involving intensive supervision in the community, strict conditions, and ongoing oversight by Community Corrections. It is widely regarded as a significant alternative to prison, particularly in serious matters where the court is satisfied that rehabilitation can be achieved outside a custodial environment.
This was an exceptional outcome given the seriousness of the charge and the client’s criminal history. The sentence allowed our client to remain in the community under strict supervision, continue addressing his personal circumstances, and avoid the profound consequences of a prison sentence.
Our client was extremely pleased with the outcome and grateful for the representation provided.
@Wyong Local Court
Our client was a young man. The police alleged that he was involved in a brawl outside of a nightclub involving security guards. The charge of affray is a serious one, as it attracts a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment. The principle issue was whether our client was acting in self-defence. Ultimately, the Magistrate was persuaded by our submissions that the prosecution could not prove beyond reasonable doubt that our client was not acting in self-defence. Our client was found not guilty. The charge was dismissed.
@Maitland Local Court
Our client was a 19-year-old male and holder of a provisional P2 licence. He was facing a 3-month demerit point suspension for not displaying his P plates and for exceeding the speed limit by more than 10kmph during a double demerit period.
Needing his licence for work and relying on his income to pay his mortgage, our client engaged Lamont Law and filed an appeal against the suspension to the Local Court. We assisted our client in preparing various subjective materials to present to the Court and subsequently appeared on his behalf. Our criminal defence lawyer, Tristan, made numerous submissions regarding our client’s circumstances and need for a licence. The Court was persuaded of the detrimental impact that a loss of licence would have on our client and decided to uphold the appeal. Our client spent no time off the road and was relieved that he could continue to work and pay his bills.
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