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In this section our Criminal Defence Lawyers share some of their exceptional results that we are proud to have supported clients with.
Chirag's criminal defence client was found not guilty of an allegation of domestic assault on his ex-partner following an argument they had while she attended his address to collect their child.
Chirag's client stated that he was acting in self-defence when he was assaulted first, and was defending his property when she refused to leave his home.
The Magistrate agreed with Chirag's submissions that the prosecution had failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused person was not acting in lawful self-defence of himself or his property.
Chirag's tenacity and perseverance paid off on behalf of his client who faced serious disqualified driving matters, including having allegedly failed to stop for police, resulting in a police pursuit.
Chirag was able to demonstrate that the prosecution could not prove the identity of the driver from CCTV footage beyond reasonable doubt.
After lengthy negotiations with the Police Prosecutor, it was agreed that all charges would be withdrawn.
Chirag represented the first ever Aboriginal clients whose cases were heard in the Koori Court at Wodonga Magistrates' Court (2022).
Chirag's clients had never been in trouble with the law and were both very nervous at the prospect of facing the Magistrate and respected Elders from the local Indigenous community.
Chirag was able to expertly and empathetically reassure his clients as to the procedure on the day and what to expect. He remained with them throughout their hearing, putting their minds at ease.
Both clients received Adjourned Undertakings (a Good Behaviour Bond) without conviction and were extremely pleased with the result.
Clients’ and their families’ reaction to getting bail always feels like it’s our first time. To witness the relief, the joy.
David has conducted several successful bail applications since joining CP Law.
Chirag acted as the criminal defence lawyer for this client and successfully argued in the course of legal argument, using supporting caselaw, that his interpretation of the applicable law was the correct one to follow, The Prosecutor tried to argue a different interpretation of the law.
The Magistrate ultimately agreed with Chirag's legal argument and ruled in Chirag's client's favour.
69 Hovell Street, Wodonga Victoria 3690, Australia

Chirag's experience is vast, gained in London's toughest and busiest courts to the cities in Australia from Sydney to Melbourne, deep into regional country towns including Shepparton, Benalla, Wangaratta, Albury Wodonga, Corowa, Wagga Wagga, and other regional courts throughout Victoria & NSW.
Chirag is highly regarded by his clients and revered websites, Lawyersource.com.au and ThreeBestRated.com.au which cite Chirag as "one of Albury Wodonga's Best Criminal Defence Lawyers".
So if you are looking for one of the best local criminal defence lawyers and team, you've landed in the right spot for help with your legal matter in Albury, Wodonga and surrounding areas.
If you need support with any Criminal Defence matter, Driving or Traffic Incidents, or IVOs / AVOs, you don't need to look any further. You've found a safe, reliable and highly experienced & skilled lawyer in Chirag Patel and the team from CP LAW.
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