Case Studies

The Situation: Our client, a resident visa holder and skilled chef, initially faced a strangulation charge that was withdrawn on the trial date.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

We recently represented a skilled professional who had pleaded guilty to a traffic offence carrying heavy penalties, including a mandatory criminal record and licence disqualification. He was on his motorbike when fleeing from the police, reaching a speed of 157 km/h in a 50 km/h area. Our client faced catastrophic consequences from a conviction: Immediate loss of career pathway as a licensed industry inspector Risk to his work visa and ability to remain in New Zealand with h

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