Our client was initially facing a number of serious criminal charges, including two counts of assaulting police in the execution of their duty, possession of a prohibited firearm, resisting arrest, supplying cocaine and dealing with the proceeds of crime.

Following detailed negotiations with police and the prosecution, the assault police, prohibited firearm and resist arrest charges were withdrawn, significantly reducing the seriousness of the case proceeding before the Court.

Extensive submissions were then made on our client’s behalf in relation to the remaining matters. Ultimately, the Court imposed a two-year Conditional Release Order without recording a conviction.

This was an uncommon and highly favourable outcome given the nature and seriousness of the original charges, particularly where the proceedings involved allegations relating to drug supply, property proceeds of crime, police assaults and a prohibited firearm.

In passing down the judgment, the presiding judge commended the solicitor for the quality and extent of the submissions made on the client’s behalf, and indicated that the advocacy advanced before the Court had been significant in achieving the outcome.

The result demonstrates the importance of early negotiations, careful preparation and persuasive sentencing advocacy, particularly in matters involving multiple serious criminal allegations.