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  • CRIMINAL LAWAppealSentenceSexual assault of child under 16

    Court Refuses Appeal in Shocking New Year’s Eve Child Assault Case: Sentencing Upheld Amid Controversy

2022-10-19 Hon. Justice PRIEST AP
James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
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  • one charge of attempted armed robberytwo related summary chargesplea of guiltyprior criminal history

    Life on the Edge: Frankston Man Avoids Jail Time After Botched 7-Eleven Knife Robbery

    2022-10-16 Hon. Justice ELLIS
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Akoka v R [2017] VSCA 214, Worboyes v The Queen [2021] VSCA 169, R v Lee [2006] VSCA 80, Boulton v The Queen [2014] VSCA 342
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  • Conduct endangering persons of serious injuryIncitementAttempt to pervert the course of justiceDrive whilst disqualified

    Judge Slams Reckless Driver: Hoon Events and Criminal Intent Exposed in Melbourne Court

    2022-10-11 Hon. Justice CARMODY
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd MelbourneBurn City LegalDribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers
    Criminal Procedure Act 2009, s145
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  • Plea of guiltyAggravated burglaryProhibited person possess imitation firearmCommon assault

    Erratic Burglary: Frankston Man Sentenced to Over 2 Years for Gun Threats at Police Station

    2022-09-26 Hon. Justice WRAIGHT
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Crimes Act 1958 ss 77, 320A(2)
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  • Sentencingrobberyobtaining property by deceptionattempting to obtain property by deception

    From Friendship to Felony: Court Sentences Man to Community Correction Order for Violent Home Invasion

    2022-09-19 Hon. Justice MOGLIA
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Crimes Act 1958 (Vic)
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  • Causing injury intentionally

    Punch of Consequence: Young Man Fined $3,200 for Intentionally Causing Injury

    2022-09-15 Hon. Justice GWYNN
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic)
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  • SentenceConfrontational aggravated burglaryGuilty pleaSignificant progress on supervised bail

    Toxic Fury: Intoxicated Man Sentenced After Armed Break-In to Confront Former Friend and Attack His Dog

    2022-09-11 Hon. Justice HAMPEL
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic)
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  • Armed robberyCommon law assaultPlea of guiltyApplication of Verdins principles.

    Frankston Man Sentenced for Armed Robbery and Assault: Mental Health Factors Considered in Unique Judicial Ruling

    2022-08-18 Hon. Justice JOHNS
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Sentencing Act 1991
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  • Use carriage service to transmit child abuse materials (‘CAM’); Possess or control CAM using a carriage service; Take into account; Use carriage service to solicit CAM; 32 years of age at time of offending; 34 years of age at sentence; No criminal history; Early plea; Worboyes v The Queen [2021] VSCA 169; COVID19; Contrition; Risk of deportation

    Child Abuse Material Sentencing: Court Hears Guilty Plea from Morteza Jamali in Disturbing Case

    2022-08-07 Hon. Justice TINNEY
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
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  • Family Ties Turn Toxic: Man Sentenced to 18 Months Community Service Following Burglary and Assault Case

    2022-07-18 Hon. Justice WISCHUSEN
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
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  • one charge of arsonplea of guiltyprior criminal historygood prospects of rehabilitation;

    Flames of Despair: Frankston Mother Sentenced for Arson After Tumultuous Living Situation

    2022-07-10 Hon. Justice ELLIS
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Crimes Act 1958 (Vic), Mental Health Act 2014 (Vic),
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  • Sentencecommon law assaultfalse imprisonmentmake threat to inflict serious injury

    Violent Family Feud: Man Sentenced to Nearly 3 Years for Horrific Assault and Threats Against Pregnant Partner

    2022-06-26 Hon. Justice HASSAN
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic)
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  • Recklessly causing serious injuryconduct endangering personsvictim driving while intoxicated causing minor collisionoffender zip

    Brutal Confrontation in Carrum Downs: Man Sentenced for Recklessly Injuring Driver and Endangering Life

    2022-06-22 Hon. Justice MOGLIA
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Crimes Act 1958 (Vic)
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  • CRIMINAL LAWAppealSentenceAggravated burglary, theft, attempted aggravated burglary and related offences

    Melbourne Housebreakers: Sentencing Discrepancies Bring Appeals for Parity in Cannibis Crop Heist Case

    2022-05-26 Hon. Justice KYROU
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd MelbourneLeanne Warren & AssociatesSteven Pica Criminal Law Specialists
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  • CRIMINAL LAWBailApplicant charged with manslaughterViable case of self

    Bail Granted for Manslaughter Suspect Amid Self-Defense Claims: Court Weighs Evidence in Noble Park Tragedy

    2022-05-18 Hon. Justice TAYLOR
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
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  • CRIMINAL LAWApplications for bailWhether compelling reasons exist justifying the grant of bailWhether exceptional circumstances exist justifying the grant of bail

    Justice Served: Goback Brothers Granted Bail After Aggravated Burglary Allegations

    2022-05-04 Hon. Justice NIALL
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
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  • CRIMINAL LAWAppealInterlocutory appealEvidence

    Court Upholds Surveillance Evidence in Major Drug Conspiracy Case as Accused Seek Its Dismissal

    2022-03-28 Hon. Justice MAXWELL P
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd MelbourneStary Norton Halphen Criminal Lawyers Geelong
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  • Incestindecent act with a child under 16plea of guiltyvictims of offending were the half

    Family Betrayal: Man Sentenced to Nearly Four Years for Incestuous Abuse of Half-Siblings

    2022-03-06 Hon. Justice CHAMBERS
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Crimes Act 1958
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  • CRIMINAL LAWAppealSentenceMandatory sentencing

    Justice or Injustice? Controversial Sentencing Laws Leave Young Offender Facing 3.5 Years Behind Bars

    2022-03-06 Hon. Justice MAXWELL P
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
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  • Theftcultivation of cannabis plants commercial quantitytrafficking cannabisdeal property suspected of being proceeds of crime

    From Bricklayer to Drug Lord: Pakenham Man Sentenced to 38 Months for Cannabis Trafficking and Theft

    2022-02-16 Hon. Justice MAIDMENT
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Sentencing Act 1991
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  • Sentence; Cultivation of a Narcotic Plant in not less than a Commercial Quantity; Possess Prohibited Weapon; Substantial and Compelling Reasons; Exceptional and Rare; Lack of Commerciality; Plea of Guilty in the currency of the COVID19 pandemic; Community Corrections Order.

    Local Man Avoids Jail Time After Growing Cannabis for Personal Use

    2022-02-14 Hon. Justice BLAIR
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act
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  • CRIMINAL LAWBail applicationCharges of aggravated home invasion and theft of motor vehicleApplicant 18 years of age

    Youth in Custody Granted Bail: Court Weighs Exceptional Circumstances in Serious Crimes Case

    2022-02-10 Hon. Justice KAYE
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
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  • CRIMINAL LAWAppealInterlocutory appealEvidence

    Court Upholds Decision to Recall Child Complainant in High-Stakes Child Sexual Assault Case

    2022-02-09 Hon. Justice MAXWELL P
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
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  • Found guilty of 3 charges of sexual assault of a child under 16, 2 charges of rape, 6 charges of sexual penetration of a child under 16complainant sister of Accused’s partneroffences over 18 month periodoffender came to Australia as 16 year old refugee

    ### "Justice Served: Tarneit Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Disturbing Child Sexual Assault Crimes"

    2022-02-07 Hon. Justice WILMOTH
    James Dowsley & Associates Pty Ltd Melbourne
    Sentencing Act 1991
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