Expert Legal Defence for Stalking Charges in Victoria
In Victoria, stalking can lead to up to 10 years in prison, fines, and long-term consequences. Penalties increase with factors like threats, criminal damage, stalking minors or breaching orders. Here's what you need to know:
Penalties for Stalking Offences in Victoria
A conviction for stalking can lead to:
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Imprisonment: Up to 10 years.
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Fines: Monetary penalties.
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Criminal Record: Long-term impacts on employment, housing, and travel.
Aggravating Factors
Certain circumstances can increase penalties, such as:
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Additional allegations of a criminal nature: For example threats, criminal damage, using telecommunications to harass, assault.
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Duration of offending: Alleged offending that occurs over a protracted period.
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Stalking a Minor: Involving children or vulnerable individuals.
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Breach of Intervention Orders: Where the alleged occasion of stalking is said to have occurred whilst the accused in subject to a current Intervention Order.
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Previous history: Where there has been a previous occasion of violence involving the same complainant.
How We Can Help with Stalking Offences
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Schedule Your Initial Consultation: Book an appointment with our criminal law specialists to review your court documents and answer any questions regarding court procedures. BOOK APPOINTMENT NOW.
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Identify Your Priorities: We'll discuss your case and focus on what matters most—whether it's minimising damage or defending against false allegations.
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Clarify Your Costs: We’ll provide a detailed costs agreement outlining our fees, reflecting our expertise as a specialist criminal defence firm.
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Begin Work on Your Case: After receiving your signed instructions, we’ll immediately begin building your defence, keeping you informed throughout the process.
Our Approach to Stalking Defence
In Victoria, defending against stalking charges requires a tailored and strategic approach. Our criminal lawyers meticulously review all evidence, develop strong legal arguments, and advocate fiercely for your rights to achieve the best possible outcome.
Defences Against Stalking Charges
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Lack of Intent: No intent to cause harm or fear.
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Factual Dispute: The facts that are said to amount to stalking are disputed
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Mistaken Identity: The accused was not responsible for the acts.
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Consent: The victim consented to the interactions or behaviour.
Challenging Evidence
We also challenge the prosecution’s evidence through:
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Questioning Witness Credibility: Challenging witness reliability.
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Context of Communication: Proving communication was not meant to cause harm.
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Misunderstanding: Demonstrating that actions were misinterpreted.
Contact Pascoe Criminal Law
If you are facing stalking charges or allegations of breaching an intervention order, Contact Pascoe Criminal Law today.
Our expert Stalking Offence Lawyers consistently achieve the best results, often having charges downgraded or dropped.
Let us guide you through this challenging situation with skilled representation and expert legal advice.
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