CASE RESULTS

Criminal Law Case Studies

Anonymised examples of criminal defence matters handled in Melbourne courts. Each matter depends on its own facts, and past outcomes do not guarantee future results.

Melbourne Magistrates' Court

Bail Granted in 20 Million Dollar Arson at a Place of Worship

Melbourne Magistrates’ Court · Criminal Damage by Fire / Reckless Conduct Endangering Life · Contested Bail Application

outcome

Bail

GRANTED

Conditions

22 strict conditions

Includes

Curfew, exclusion zones, surety

Court

Melbourne Magistrates’ Court

Area

Bail / Criminal Defence

Stage

Contested bail application

Key issue

Alleged community risk

Work done

Bail application with curfew, exclusion zones and surety

Outcome

Bail granted on 22 conditions

Bail granted on 22 strict conditions, including a 9pm–6am curfew, exclusion zones and a family surety, in a high-profile criminal damage by fire matter.

Outcome:

22 strict conditions, including curfew, exclusion zones and surety

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