After being charged with various burglary and assault offences in 2012, our client skipped bail and remained under the radar until 2020 when police caught up with him when he returned to WA. Naturally police vigorously opposed bail, but we presented a persuasive argument and our client was again released on bail.
We reviewed the evidence in support of the charges and advised our client to defend the matter. At trial the complainant gave non-responsive answers to questions and was argumentative during cross-examination. An eye-witness to the alleged offence failed to give evidence on a crucial point and the weapon allegedly used in the alleged offence was never located by investigators. Our client was acquitted on all charges and awarded his legal costs in defending the matter.
