Sexual penetration, rape, indecent assault
ADLA member for - VIC
Written by
Bill Doogue
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Sexual Offences
A Case Study: Sexual penetration, rape, indecent assault
Date: 01/09/2009
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The Name of the Offence
Sexual penetration, rape, indecent assault
Place of the event
Melbourne
The court attended
County Court
Acting Solicitor: Bill Doogue
Facts of the Case
The accused was charged in relation to sexual penetration, rape and indecent assault in relation to two separate step-daughters from two different relationships. The allegation was that he had bribed them with promises of buying things for them.
Results Achieved
There was a successful application to separate the trials so that the evidence of one alleged victim was not heard at the trial of the other alleged victim.
In relation to one alleged victim there was a complete acquittal. In relation to the victim with the lesser charges of indecent assault he was found guilty. He was placed on a community based order and a suspended sentence.
Testimonial
"I hate the Court system but I must thank you for your professional attitude and all the work you did in preparing my case for Court."
