Recently, Streeton Lawyers represented a client who had been charged with intentionally or recklessly destroy/damage property contrary to s 195(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). The maximum penalty for this offence is 5 years imprisonment. 

Please see our destroy/damage property page for more information about this offence, and our sentencing page for information about potential sentencing options. 

Our client had a strong explanation for the cause of the property damage. As such, Streeton Lawyers successfully made representations and negotiated with the police to have the charge withdrawn. The police ultimately agreed with our representations and withdrew the charge of destroy/damage property against our client. See our negotiations page for further information about how criminal negotiations work.

As the charge was dropped, our client was able to avoid the court process as well as avoid any criminal conviction. 

Contact Streeton Lawyers on (02)9025 9888 for a free consultation to receive initial advice about the prospects of your matter.  

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