Karnib & Co. Criminal Defence Lawyers

Case Studies

Selected matters and the results we've achieved for our clients. Each case is fact-specific — these outcomes don't guarantee a particular result, but reflect our approach and experience.

Recent matters

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Agent Corruptly Receive Benefit: Prison Guard Avoids Gaol

Our client was charged with two counts of supplying a prohibited drug and two counts of agent corruptly receive benefit. Our client was a prison guard at the

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Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm: Section 32 Granted Under Mental Health Legislation

Our client was charged with common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in a domestic violence context. With pre-existing mental health conditions, we secured a Section 32 diversion under the Mental Health Act.

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Bail Application: Bail Granted For Aggravated Sexual Assault

Our client was charged with aggravated sexual assault and refused police bail. We made a bail application before Wollongong Local Court that scrutinised inconsistencies in the prosecution case — bail was granted.

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Common Assault & Destroy Property: Charges Dismissed Before Court Proceedings

Our client, a law student, was charged with common assault and destroy/damage property. Through formal representations to police, both charges and the accompanying ADVO were withdrawn before any court appearance.

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Damage To A Company Vehicle: Offender Diverted Pursuant To Mental Health Legislation And Charge Dismissed

Our client damaged a former employer's vehicle after a wrongful termination. We secured a Section 14 mental health diversion, with the Magistrate praising our meticulous preparation, and the charge was dismissed.

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Dishonestly Obtain Financial Advantage: Client Avoids Gaol

Our client was charged with dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage by deception and larceny as bailee, driven by a severe gambling problem. We secured a sentence that avoided gaol.

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High-range PCA With Almost Fatal Collision: Sentenced To A Community Corrections Order

Our client faced high-range PCA charges after a near-fatal collision left him hospitalised for four months. He received a Community Corrections Order rather than imprisonment.

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Mid Range Drink Driving: Charge Withdrawn

Our client was a young man who held a P2 provisional licence. He was charged with mid-range PCA and responsible person not disclose driver details.

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Serious Child Wounding Charges: Bail Granted By The Supreme Court Of NSW

Our client faced child wounding and failing to provide charges carrying up to 25 years imprisonment. After 18 months in custody, new exculpatory evidence emerged and bail was granted by the Supreme Court.

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Serious Firearms Charges: Dismissed Before Wollongong Local Court

Our client was charged with one offence of not keep firearm safely and one offence of not notify police of change of address where firearm stored. The maximum

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Sexual Touching Matter Withdrawn Prior To Defended Hearing

Our client was charged with one offence of sexual touching and one offence of common assault. The prosecution alleged that our client sexually touched the

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Shoplifting: Client Diverted Pursuant To Mental Health Legislation

Our client was charged with shoplifting goods worth around $1,200. We secured a Section 14 mental health diversion, with psychological evidence supporting the application.

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Supplying Prohibited Drugs: No Conviction Recorded

Our client, a Security Officer, was charged with drug supply under section 25 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act (max 15 years). No conviction was recorded — preserving his employment.

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