LC applied for electronically monitored (EM) bail to the rehabilitation centre Nga Kete Whanga Solutions.

The application was fiercely resisted by the Crown and Police due to concerns with the operation of the facility, which predated a change in management. The Crown filed a 9 page opposition to bail and the application was dealt with across four bail hearings.

During the hearing, Matt outlined for the judge how the facility now operated similarly to other rehabilitation facilities and additional security mechanisms had been installed by the CEO to comply with requests from Police. The facility also offers full-time supervision by staff, who reside on site for assistance – both for residents and to assist Police with bail checks.

At the final hearing, Matt was successful and LC was granted EM Bail to the address for rehabilitative purposes. The decision is now being used by other counsel as a precedent to assist their clients with getting bail to the address.

Recent News

Not Guilty at Judge Alone Trial- Receiving property over $1000

After two years of going through the court system, a client was found not guilty at judge alone trial under the assistance of Spencer, who successfully convinced the judge that there was reasonable doubt in the client being reckless in receiving the stolen property.

Successful review for Diversion

A client was declined entry into the Diversion programme- a Police led initiative which may allow first time offenders to do self-improvement courses instead of receiving a conviction.

Spencer successfully led the client through the right to review process, having the Police reconsider their decision and offer Diversion to her after all.

STAFF NEWS

We are happy to advise that our law clerk, Spencer Wells, has recently been admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court.

He has now begun his role within Goodwin Law as a junior barrister, and we look forward to watching his development.

STAFF NEWS

We advise that after close to 5 years working at Goodwin Law, Ciara Chester-Cronin has left the practice, effective from 4 April 2025. We wish her all the best with her future endeavours.

We are pleased to announce that Ciara will be replaced by another successful criminal lawyer, who commences on 12 April (details to be announced shortly). Our law clerk Spencer Wells, who has worked for the practice for 3 years, moves into a fulltime role as a junior following his admission to the Bar on 23 May.

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