Liverpool Local Court Lawyer

Our client was charged with using a mobile phone while driving and had accumulated a substantial traffic history over fifteen years. A conviction would have resulted in an immediate licence suspension. Because he was the sole income earner for his family, losing the ability to drive would have caused serious financial hardship. After reviewing the evidence and receiving advice, the client entered a guilty plea. We prepared sentencing material outlining his family responsibilities, need for a licence and the consequences of suspension. Although the court considered his traffic history and the timing of the plea, it accepted that a conviction was unnecessary. The matter was dismissed under section 10(1)(a), allowing the client to retain his licence.

Police charged our client, a university student, with possessing a small quantity of cocaine at a music event. He was concerned that a conviction would affect future employment, travel and professional opportunities. The client accepted responsibility at an early stage and followed our advice about preparing for sentence. We helped him obtain academic records, positive character references and evidence of his future plans. He also participated in counselling to demonstrate insight and an understanding of the risks associated with drug use. We submitted that the offence was an isolated incident that was inconsistent with his otherwise positive conduct. The court accepted that a conviction would be disproportionate and finalised the matter without recording one.

Our client faced allegations of common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm against her partner. The prosecution relied on photographs of scratches and the complainant’s recorded Domestic Violence Evidence in Chief statement. During cross-examination, the complainant acknowledged that he had previously been involved in AVO proceedings and feared that he might be accused of assault. He also accepted that the scratches could have been caused through his employment. We identified further inconsistencies between his police interview, triple-zero call and evidence before the court. These contradictions raised substantial doubts about the reliability of the allegations. The magistrate found that the charges had not been proved beyond reasonable doubt and returned not guilty verdicts on both counts.

Liverpool Local Court is located at 150 George Street, Liverpool NSW. The registry is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Court Services can be contacted on 1300 679 272.

The first date is commonly called a mention. The Court will usually ask whether you have a lawyer and whether you intend to plead guilty or not guilty. The Court may also deal with bail, grant an adjournment, make directions about evidence or set another court date.

Bring your Court Attendance Notice, police fact sheet, bail documents, AVO paperwork, penalty notice and any material requested by your lawyer. You should also arrive early enough to check the court list and locate your courtroom.