Assault on police officer acquittal

Our client was charged in the Children’s Court with a string of offences arising out of a vehicle stop for a random breath test. The prosecution alleged that when police attempted to open the driver’s door, the driver took off at speed – through a school zone – while a police officer’s hand was stuck in the door handle. We argued the prosecution could not prove beyond reasonable doubt our client was the driver. Our team established that at trial and our client was acquitted of all charges. Costs were awarded.