Case Records
Selected Cases
The issues and outcome of each case.
Acquittal on an indecent act by compulsion charge after contesting the facts charged
First instance, 2023. What we contested was not the sentence but whether the facts charged were made out at all.
Dangerous driving causing injury: imprisonment at first instance, a fine on appeal
Appeal, 2025. The client was a public official who would lose their position even with a suspended sentence, so the task was to bring down the type of punishment itself.
A fine in a drunk driving case with a teaching post at stake
Appeal, 2023. As a teacher, the client would have found it hard to keep their post even with a suspended sentence.
Drunk driving: suspended sentence at first instance, a fine on appeal
Appeal, 2025. A suspended sentence still leaves a criminal record, so the task was to bring down the type of punishment.
Failure to take measures after an accident, with no punishment on the drunk driving charge
First instance, 2024. We contested whether the drunk driving element was made out, and only the failure to take measures was found.
A fine for unlicensed driving during a suspended sentence period
First instance, 2025. Because the offence fell inside the suspension period, the ordinary course would have been for the suspension to lapse and an immediate prison term to follow.
A fine under the Traffic Accident Special Cases Act (bodily injury) in a case of gross negligence in one of the 12 categories
First instance, 2026. As gross negligence in one of the 12 categories, the case would be prosecuted even with comprehensive insurance and a settlement in place.
A fine for obstruction of official duties despite an accumulated record
First instance, 2025. The issue was whether, with prior convictions on the record, the sentence could stop at a pecuniary penalty rather than imprisonment.
Obstruction of official duties: the fine upheld on appeal
Appeal, 2025. We defended the fine so that the sentence would not be increased.
A suspended sentence for indecent act by compulsion after a settlement with the victim
Appeal, 2025. Whether a settlement with the victim could be reached was the crux of the sentencing.
A suspended sentence for obstruction of official duties, without community service
First instance, 2025. With prior convictions stacked up, an immediate prison term was a real prospect.
A suspended sentence for drunk driving after filing extensive sentencing materials
First instance, 2025. Prior convictions made an immediate prison term likely, but a large volume of sentencing material was submitted and the sentence was suspended.
A suspended sentence for obstruction of official duties despite repeat convictions
First instance, 2025. Repeated convictions were the obstacle, and the aim was to avoid an immediate prison term.
A suspended sentence despite a repeat drunk driving offence one month on
First instance, 2025. The offence came only a month after the previous drunk driving case, so an immediate prison term was very likely.
A suspended sentence where drunk driving and unlicensed driving were charged together
First instance, 2023. The two offences were concurrent, which aggravated the punishment.
A suspended sentence for indecent act by compulsion with a prior record of punishment
First instance, 2025. A prior record of punishment put an immediate prison term on the table.
A suspended sentence for drunk driving despite accumulated convictions
First instance, 2025. Accumulated convictions made an immediate prison term likely, and the court showed leniency with a suspended sentence.
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