Impact of COVID-19 in custody
Our client, charged with Trafficking Drugs of Dependence in a Commercial Quantity, Handling Stolen Goods and Dealing with Proceeds of Crime, had been remanded in custody following an unsuccessful bail…
From Custody to Diversion – How We Helped a Client Avoid a Criminal Record
Our client was charged with trafficking drugs of dependence and evading police following a police raid on her house where human growth hormones, cocaine and MDMA were located. She arrived…
Cultivation of Commercial Quantity of Cannabis
Louis Dean of our office represented a client who was charged with Cultivating a Commercial Quantity of Cannabis, as well as Carrying on a Business of Trafficking Cannabis. Police uncovered…
Diversion Hearings
If you have no prior criminal history and have been charged with a low-level criminal offence, your lawyer may be able to negotiate with the Police Informant or Prosecutor at…
Aggravated Burglary and Armed Robbery
Charges reduced to burglary, attempted robbery and common law assault – adjourned undertaking to be of good behaviour This case demonstrates the importance of close forensic analysis of the evidence,…
Reckless conduct endangering life – drag racing
Louis Dean of our office represented a client faced with six charges following a drag race in an inner Melbourne street. The charges included Reckless Conduct Endangering Life and Reckless…
Breach of Family Violence Safety Notice
Charges of aggravated burglary when a Family Violence Safety Notice is in place: Slades & Parsons successfully defends client Issuing of Family Violence Safety Notice Police charged our client with…
Arson sentencing and mental health
Arson charges for $100,000 in property damages Slades & Parsons solicitor Mr Louis Dean represented a person charged with arson. Police charged our client after they caused over $100,000 of…
Fraud: Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception
What Is Obtaining Financial Advantage By Deception? Fraud is a criminal offence that involves obtaining a financial advantage or property by deception and can result in imprisonment, fines, and a…
Slades & Parsons Represents woman accused of trafficking drugs of dependance
Dealing with suspected proceeds of crime Sentencing Associate Solicitor Nick Tehan recently represented one of a number of accused. Police had charged them with trafficking drugs of dependence in a…
Criminal Proceedings – Race Betting
Our Associate Solicitor, Nick Tehan, defended Mr JA regarding race betting. The matter took place in the Harness Racing Victoria Appeals and Disciplinary Board in December 2015. Police had charged…
Importation of a Prohibited Import Case Results
Importation of a Prohibited Import (drug), Possession of a Prohibited Import, Committal Proceeding , Notice of Discontinuance, Case Dismissed. Ms Hancock of our office acted on behalf of an Iranian…