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The Situation: Our client, a resident visa holder and skilled chef, initially faced a strangulation charge that was withdrawn on the trial date.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

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

Strangulation and threatening to kill charges withdrawn after CCTV evidence obtained.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.

Strangulation charge withdrawn, assault charge reduced, and discharge without conviction granted for businessman.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

Serious family violence charges including strangulation and threatening to kill withdrawn on trial day due to witness unavailability. Strategic defense advocacy achieved complete dismissal.