Case Studies

Visitor visa holder charged with family violence assault granted discharge without conviction in Auckland Family Violence Court after completing rehabilitation programmes.

University business student charged with aggravated failing to stop and dangerous driving granted discharge without conviction. Academic and career prospects protected.

Strangulation and threatening to kill charges withdrawn after CCTV evidence obtained. Remaining assault charge results in discharge without conviction through strategic advocacy.

Domestic violence charge reduced from intent to injure to reckless disregard. Discharge without conviction granted after completing stopping violence programme.

Limited licence logbook breach results in discharge without conviction at Manukau District Court. No additional disqualification imposed despite licence condition violation.

Driving whilst disqualified charge results in second discharge without conviction on appeal. Successful District Court appeal after Community Magistrate decline.

Bus driver with 840mcg reading granted discharge without conviction on appeal. North Shore District Court judge recognised disproportionate consequences and granted relief.

Diesel mechanic with 958mg breath alcohol reading granted discharge without conviction after completing community work. Limited licence obtained despite extremely high reading.

Resident visa holder with 118mg blood alcohol reading granted discharge without conviction. Immigration expert evidence prevented family separation and deportation to India.

Truck driver with 138mg blood alcohol reading granted discharge without conviction at Auckland District Court. Employment preserved through disproportionality arguments.

Strangulation charge withdrawn, assault charge reduced, and discharge without conviction granted for businessman. Strategic negotiation protected international travel requirements.