Our client was charged with assault in circumstances of aggravation and placed on bail with conditions that he not communicate with, or be within a certain distance of, his then partner.
The allegation arose from his then partner, and in the midst of a very tumultuous relationship.
On the morning of the alleged offending, his then partner came to our client’s house and got into bed with him. On waking a verbal argument soon followed and escalated into a physical interaction from both parties. Our client insisted he assaulted the complainant in self-defence.
Whilst on bail, their communications continued mutually, via SMS, WhatsApp and meeting in person. He was then charged with breaching the protective bail conditions (x12) and aggravated stalking.
Our client engaged us whilst he was in custody, as bail on his latest charges had been refused. We succeeded in an application to release him on bail and his charges were listed for trial.