Our Recent Cases

The following case studies are for recent matters that Hanna Legal appeared in and were not reported in the news. The clients’ names have been omitted to protect confidentiality. For case studies of our matters that have been reported in the news, see In The News.

Police drop all charges the day before hearing

In August 2022 our client was pulled over by Ballina police due to a report...

21 May 2023

No criminal record for 3 charges of assault

In October 2023 our client was returning home with her flatmate after drinking together with...

20 May 2023

Aggravated break, enter and steal charge dropped and client avoids prison sentence

In February 2022, our client was charged with the following offences: Aggravated break, enter and...

18 May 2023

Section 10 for two brothers involved in a violent brawl

In March 2023, our clients (who are brothers) were with some friends at a bar...

15 May 2023

Appeal upheld in police pursuit with dangerous driving case

On 2 May 2023, Hanna Legal appeared in the Sydney District Court for a man...

02 May 2023

Man avoids prison for robbery charges

In June 2022, our client was charged with the following offences: Robbery in company, contrary...

05 Apr 2023

Convicted murderer granted bail

On 22 February 2023, our client was charged with various domestic violence offences, including threatening...

27 Mar 2023

Charged with importing 2.5 kilos of cocaine but granted bail

In December 2021, our client was charged with importing a commercial quantity of border-controlled drugs,...

13 Mar 2023

No conviction for second drug offence

In January 2023, our client was caught with a bag of cocaine. He pleaded guilty...

10 Mar 2023

Assault charges withdrawn after successful negotiations

In August 2021, our client was charged with common assault contrary to s 61 of...

01 Mar 2023

Charges dropped in Western Australian drug trafficking case

In December 2019, our client was charged in Western Australia with three counts of trafficking...

28 Feb 2023

Client who imported an illegal firearm silencer wins hearing

In October 2022, our client was charged with 1 count of importing a prohibited tier...

27 Feb 2023

No criminal record for possession of 6 bags of cocaine and 5 bags containing MDMA

In December 2022, our client was stopped and searched by police. They found 6 bags...

27 Feb 2023

ADVO dismissed in Children’s Court at first mention

In January 2023, the police applied for an apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) against our...

22 Feb 2023

Default judgment and garnishee order for over $650,000 set aside

In mid-February 2023, our client, a company that imports perishable goods from the Middle East,...

22 Feb 2023

Domestic Violence Order withdrawn at Brisbane Magistrates Court

In June 2022, our client’s ex-wife filed a private application for a domestic violence order...

20 Feb 2023

ADVO withdrawn before final hearing

In October 2022, the police applied for an apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) against our...

05 Dec 2022

Bail for man charged with drug supply offences in Perth

In November 2021, our client was charged with various offences, including attempting to possess 1...

02 Dec 2022

Woman facing life imprisonment receives conditional release after special verdict

In January 2021, our client was charged with multiple charges, including, two counts of aggravated...

30 Nov 2022

Woman with prohibited pistol avoids prison

In October 2021, our client was found with a prohibited pistol in her bag after...

28 Oct 2022

No prison for drug importation offence

In December 2020, our client was charged with importing a marketable quantity of a border...

11 Oct 2022

Woman avoids prison for commercial quantity drug supply

In March 2021, our client was charged with 21 drug supply offences, including a charge...

04 Oct 2022