Case Studies

The Situation Our client was charged with common assault following a neighbourhood altercation. The prosecution’s case relied on a complainant’s statement alleging intentional and aggressive actions during a dispute over residential space. Our Defence Strategy We identified key weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence from the start. Our defence focused on: Evidence Discrepancies: We obtained and analysed available CCTV footage, which contradicted central aspects of the comp

The Situation: Our client, a resident visa holder and skilled chef, initially faced a strangulation charge that was withdrawn on the trial date. He pleaded guilty to the remaining charge of domestic assault. A conviction would have triggered automatic deportation, separating him from his New Zealand-citizen daughter and wife. The Critical Risks: Automatic deportation liability , with a high risk of permanent removal from New Zealand. Loss of permanent residency pathway , tra

I was in a really difficult situation and wasn’t sure how things would turn out, but Eric and Courtney went above and beyond to help me get a discharge without conviction (which is rare in my circumstances). Both Eric and Courtney kept me well informed, always quick to respond, and genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome. I’m extremely grateful for their support. I can’t thank them enough and would highly recommend Eric and Courtney to anyone who finds thems

Our client, a hard-working resident and father, faced a single charge of driving with excess breath alcohol (118 blood). A conviction would have triggered not only a criminal record but also severe immigration consequences that threatened to break his family apart. The Critical Risks: Immigration & Family Separation: As a resident visa holder, a conviction would have made him liable for deportation. Under immigration rules, he would then be unable to sponsor his wife’s visa.