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Attempted murder
Attempted murder
Murder / Manslaughter Offences
A Case Study: Attempted murder
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The Name of the Offence
Attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury
Place of the event - Attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury
Melbourne
The court attended - Attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury
Magistrates Court
Acting Solicitor: Bill Doogue
Facts of the Case - Attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury
During a burglary the owner of the premises came home and was stabbed a number of times. The co-accused was identified and then a link was made to the accused on the basis of phone records.
Results Achieved
This was a weak circumstantial case and the OPP agreed to withdraw all the charges and pay our costs.
Testimonial
"Such a relief to have the charges withdrawn."
Article published on 01/09/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
