WHY GREENFIELD LAWYERS?

Led by a team of highly experienced, knowledgeable and talented criminal defence lawyers, Greenfield Lawyers has an exceptional record of successfully defended criminal law cases. Below are just a few examples of notable cases in which we have achieved outstanding results for our clients.

OUR NOTABLE CASES: 

Affray – Self Defence – Charge Dismissed

Facts: Our client was charged, along with one other person, following an alcohol-fuelled incident in a public park. It was alleged by the prosecution that our client, and his co-accused, had caused serious injuries to the victim through punching and kicking him repeatedly. Our client accepted punching the victim, however, claimed that he had done so only because the victim had ‘king hit’ his female friend in the head, knocking her unconscious. The matter proceeded to a defended hearing.

Result: Not guilty. The Court found that our client did assault the victim, but that his actions were justified on the basis of the extended definition of self defence; he was acting in defence of his female friend. Our client was able to maintain his clean criminal record as a result of this excellent result.

Aggravated Sexual Assault – Matters Withdrawn

Facts: Our client was charged with nine charges related to the aggravated sexual and indecent assault of an intellectually disabled woman aged in her thirties. Court proceedings were initiated by police, and pursued by the Director of Public Prosecutions, despite the questionable credibility of the alleged victim.

Result: After meticulous examination of the brief of evidence, our criminal lawyers made representations to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Our lawyers highlighted the fatal flaws in the prosecution case and the questionable credibility of the victim. Although initially unsuccessful, our lawyers diligently pursued the matter on behalf of our client and were ultimately successful in having the matter ‘No Billed’ by the DPP and all charges against our client were withdrawn.

Apprehended Violence Order - Application Dismissed

Facts: Our client was served with an apprehended violence order brought by his ex-wife.  She made allegations which our client said were lies.

Result: On behalf of our client, our criminal lawyers aggressively defended the application at Bankstown Local Court. After 4 hours of cross examining the ex-wife and undermining her credibility, the magistrate found the ex-wife was not a believable witness. The court dismissed the AVO application and ordered the ex-wife pay our client's legal costs.

Armed with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence – Charge Dismissed

Facts: Our client was charged with being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence, that offence being armed robbery. He was found by police to be in a public place, within close proximity to shops, and in possession of a large hunting knife. Our criminal lawyers defended the charge on the basis that although he was armed, his only intention was self-harm and not armed robbery.

Result: After a two day hearing in the Local Court, our client was found not guilty of the offence. We submitted to the court that there was no evidence called by the prosecution which showed that our client had any intention to commit an armed robbery on the night he was arrested. The court agreed with this submission and our client was found not guilty of the charge.

Centrelink Fraud – Charges Dismissed

Facts: Our client was charged with eight counts of dishonestly obtaining money by deception in relation to Centrelink payments received by him over a period of seven years. The Crown alleged that our client was not entitled to these payments because he was living in a marriage-like relationship at the time and his wife’s income disentitled him to any benefit. It was our client’s case that he and his wife had separated many years earlier and only pretended to be married for cultural reasons.

Result: Our client consulted many barristers in relation to this matter who all advised him to enter a plea of guilty as he had no prospect of success. Our criminal lawyers worked closely with him to meticulously prepare the matter for trial in the District Court and find an experienced counsel who could assist in presenting the case. After a lengthy trial, a jury of twelve found our client not guilty of all charges before them. This success is directly attributable to the hard work and meticulous preparation done by our criminal lawyers who sought expert evidence to support our client’s explanation.

Importation, Supply and Possession of a Large Commercial Quantity of Heroin and Methylamphetamine – Supreme Court Bail Granted

Facts: Our client was charged with a combination of six Commonwealth and State offences including: the importation and possession of 970.9 grams pure heroin; dealing with money (more than $100,000) reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime; possession of 1016.5 grams heroin; and possession of 1532.6 grams methylamphetamine. Originally refused bail by the Local Court, our client was eventually granted bail by the Supreme Court of NSW.

Result: Our criminal lawyers have extensive expertise and experience in presenting bail applications for persons who have been charged with the most serious of offences. With regards to this matter, our criminal lawyers appeared for our client in the Supreme Court of NSW seeking that our client be released on Supreme Court bail. Submissions were made on the basis of our client’s need to be at liberty to maintain his business and care for his family. Despite a very strong opposition from the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the fact that legislation and case law were against the presumption of bail, the court was persuaded to grant our client bail despite the seriousness of the charges.

Malicious Wounding with Intent to Inflict Grievous Bodily Harm - Not Guilty at Trial

Facts: Our client was charged with using a knife to cut off her lover's penis. Our client's defence was that she was acting in self defence after being attacked. 

Result: Our criminal lawyers and barrister vigorously defended the case at Parramatta District Court. After 2 weeks of trial, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

Mid Range PCA - s10 No Conviction and No Disqualification

Facts: Our client was a 45 year old man who had no previous drink driving record.  He needed his licence because he ran a business which required him to deliver seafood to various businesses. 

Result: Our criminal lawyers successfully applied for a no conviction and no disqualification period. 

Special Aggravated Kidnapping – Supreme Court Bail

Facts: Our client was charged with special aggravated kidnapping relating to an eighteen year old victim. Originally refused bail by the Local Court, our client was eventually granted bail by the Supreme Court of NSW. Our client was arrested a number of times over a short period of time for breaching the bail conditions imposed on her by the Supreme Court. When she was arrested for “possession of false instrument with intent to deceive police” and possession of prohibited drugs, she was bail refused and remanded in custody.