Our client was facing 10 charges arising from a police pursuit, including allegations of dangerous driving, resisting arrest, possession of prohibited drugs and driving under the influence of alcohol.

The bail application was particularly difficult because our client had an extensive criminal history exceeding 100 pages, had previously served terms of imprisonment for similar offending, and was alleged in the police facts to be associated with an outlaw motorcycle gang.

Despite those significant difficulties, our office carefully prepared the bail application and addressed the prosecution concerns in detail.

Following focused submissions in the Local Court, we were able to secure bail for our client.

This was a significant result given the seriousness of the allegations, the client’s extensive criminal history and the fact that some of the alleged offending was similar to matters for which the client had previously been imprisoned. It demonstrates the importance of thorough bail preparation, careful risk management and persuasive advocacy in difficult applications.