Criminal Law

1 month ago

CASE REPORTMajed (Jr) appeared on behalf of Kheir Lawyers at Newtown Local Court today representing a client charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm pursuant to section 59 of the Crimes Act 1900 . The client had made full admissions to Police during his interview and chose to plead guilty. With Mahmud Hawila appearing as counsel, Kheir Lawyers submitted that our client should have no conviction recorded against him in the matter as a result of the following factors:1. The relatively low objective seriousness of the offence2. The impact of a conviction on our client (an individual who is frequently required to undergo police checks for his employer who services government contracts). 3. Our client's plea of guilty and cooperation with police4. His prior good character, having never been charged or convicted of an offence previously. The Magistrate ultimately agreed with these submissions and sentenced the client to a conditional release order WITHOUT RECORDING A CONVICTION pursuant to 9(1)(b) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. A great result for the client who will have no conviction recorded on his criminal history and be allowed to continue his employment unaffected and continue to contribute to his local community. For all your criminal and traffic law enquiries, contact Majed Kheir (Jr) today on (02) 9790 2522 and schedule a free first consultation. ... See MoreSee Less

4 months ago

CASE REPORT Last week, Majed Kheir (Jnr) appeared at Bankstown Local Court on behalf of a female charged with contravening an apprehended violence order (AVO) pursuant to section 14 of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007.Our client was an individual suffering from numerous, severe mental health disorders which significantly contributed to her offending behaviour. Accordingly, Kheir Lawyers lodged an application in accordance with section 32 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 seeking that our client be dealt with in a manner reflective of her psychological disabilities to allow her to continue treatment with medical specialists without the difficulties of a criminal conviction and sentence. Following extensive legal submissions and expert medical evidence, our application was accepted and our client was ordered to attend psychiatric treatment for a period of 6 months. No conviction or sentence was imposed for her offence. Ultimately, a just outcome was achieved for all parties with the community's expectations satisfied as to how individuals suffering from mental illnesses should be treated. Kheir Lawyers strongly supports the principle that individuals suffering from psychiatric conditions that cause them to behave in an illegal manner should not be dealt with under ordinary laws and regulations. Rather, special measures, such as those exercised above, should be enforced to ensure that those individuals receive the necessary care and treatment to deal with their conditions. For all your criminal law enquiries contact Majed (Jnr) on (02) 9790 2522 or mk@kheirlawyers.com.au for a free consultation. ... See MoreSee Less

5 months ago

CASE REPORT & DOUBLE DEMERITS REMINDER A friendly reminder from Kheir Lawyers that double demerits will be enforced for the Labour Day long weekend from Friday, 2 October 2020 until Monday, 5 October 2020 inclusive. This means that for almost all traffic offences double demerits will be enforced and drivers may even lose all 13 demerit points for a unrestricted license for ONLY ONE offence in certain circumstances. We hope the community will have a safe and enjoyable long weekend with family and friends. Earlier this week, Majed (Jnr) appeared at Burwood Local Court on behalf of an individual charged with special range PCA - a provisional license P plate driver who had a blood alcohol concentration of greater than 0, in violation of the conditions of his provisional license. Despite an extensive driving record of over 50 demerit points and prior drink drive offences, Kheir Lawyers' effective submissions ensured that our client received the minimum statutory sentence of just a one month suspension. A great outcome for an individual who will hopefully repay the court's leniency with a greater awareness and appreciation for road rules and regulations. For all your traffic law enquiries contact Majed (Jnr) on (02) 9790 2522 or mk@kheirlawyers.com.au for a free consultation. ... See MoreSee Less

6 months ago

CASE REPORTSAn incredibly busy but fruitful day on the Local Court Circuit for Kheir Lawyers today with two great results achieved for clients at two seperate courts. Majed Kheir (Jnr) attended Bankstown Local Court first thing this morning where he successfully appealed against the RMS suspension of his clients license. The suspension was quashed by the court despite the client having been travelling at 19 kmph over the speed limit AND doing so on the Queen's Birthday public holiday thus carrying double demerits. Following submissions on the client's requirement to carry a license being employed by a real estate agency and his good prospects of rehabilitation, the court found him to be a fit and proper person to carry a license and unconditionally upheld his appeal. Following this, Majed rushed to Liverpool Local Court where, together with counsel, he was part heard in a matter in which our client was charged with significant domestic violence offences including common assault pursuant to section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. Following extensive cross-examination of both the alleged victim and defendant, the Magistrate found there to be insufficient evidence to uphold a conviction and thus dismissed all charges against our client and finding him not guilty on all counts. Overall, a tiring but successful day which saw good results achieved for our clients who were exceedingly pleased with the results. For all your traffic and criminal law enquiries, contact Majed Kheir (Jr) today for a free consultation at mk@kheirlawyers.com.au or (02) 9790 2522. ... See MoreSee Less

7 months ago

CASE REPORT Majed Kheir (Jnr) attended Waverley Local Court this morning appearing with counsel in a matter where our client was charged with intentional/reckless damage to property and facing a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment. The client, prior to being represented by Kheir Lawyers, made full admissions to police regarding his involvement in the offence.When first instructing Kheir Lawyers, the client advised that he was desperate to avoid a criminal conviction as that would likely ruin his career as an airline pilot. Kheir Lawyers entered a guilty plea on his behalf and made extensive submissions about his prior good character and the like. The matter was ultimately dealt with by way of a 6 month good behaviour bond with NO CONVICTION RECORDED. Overall a great result for the client who was very pleased to avoid a conviction. For all your criminal law enquiries, schedule a free consultation with Majed Kheir (Jnr) today on (02) 9790 2522 or mk@kheirlawyers.com.au. ... See MoreSee Less