Rostron Carlyle Rojas Criminal Lawyers

Rostron Carlyle Rojas Criminal Lawyers Rostron Carlyle Rojas Criminal Lawyers are excellent advocates who are passionate about criminal law and protecting your rights.

29/07/2022

Zoe instructed Barrister, Mal Harrison this week in relation to a client charged with choking and three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm (AOBH). Our client served 6 months of imprisonment in 2020 before Zoe had him released on bail. For 15 months he has been on strict bail conditions, wearing an ankle monitor and in full-time employment as a labourer. We negotiated with the Crown to drop the choking before the trial commenced on Monday. He plead guilty to the three assaults and the Judge declared the 6 months of jail as time served under his sentence and he was granted immediate parole with no extra jail time.

27/07/2022

ALL CHARGES DISCONTINUED
One of Tyronne’s clients has been discharged from his 10 domestic violence related offences. In March this year, there was to be a District Court trial, however the DPP decided not to proceed. A Nolle Prosequi was handed up with respect to all 7 counts on the Indictment, resulting in our client being discharged from the offences. On Tuesday this week, there was to be a summary trial before the Magistrates Court for the remaining charges, namely 3 contravention of DVO offences. Police offered no evidence to these 3 offences, resulting in the charges being discontinued and our client discharged. Contesting the charges and having all of the charges dropped against our client was a great result and the client was very pleased with this outcome.

01/07/2022

Supplying Drugs to a Prisoner:

This week Zoe Kansky appeared in the Brisbane District Court for a breach hearing. Her 23-year-old client was originally charged with supplying drugs to a correctional centre. This is a serious offence with a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. Due to her age and lack of criminal history, she was sentenced to a community-based order. Unfortunately, she failed to complete her probation and community service order, having only completed 60 of the 150 hours required. Zoe explained to the Judge that her client prioritised her full-time work commitments to the detriment of her community service obligations and was unsuccessful in managing both. Her client remained out of jail, her community service orders were cancelled and she was given a second chance on a short suspended sentence.

06/05/2022

This morning Sam O’Connor appeared on behalf of her client before the Southport Magistrates Court. Her client entered a plea of guilty to one charge of driving whilst a relevant drug was present in his salvia. Her client had a prior conviction for drug driving in the last 5 years. Therefore, a minimum period of 3 months disqualification from driving applied. Sam persuaded the Magistrate to impose the minimum period of disqualification taking into account our client’s age, early plea of guilty, lengthy period without offending and full time work commitments.

If you need any assistance with a traffic matter, please do not hesitate to contact Sam on 3009 8452.

22/04/2022

A thank you email from one of Zoe Kansky’s clients:

“I’m a 48yo male that has very little criminal history. Just over 12 months ago I got into a lot of trouble and was told I was looking at going to jail for a few years, I was fortunate enough to be granted Legal aid and Zoe Kansky was placed as my Defence Lawyer. One of the best things about Zoe is that she cuts to the chase, If you are 100% honest with her she has a lot more to work with and she can advise you on certain directions to take. We had a Judge in the city court that told me that I was looking at doing 3 years in jail, I will admit that I was getting ready for jail time! We went to court this week, and Zoe did an Excellent job of presenting my case to the Judge! The end result was , I got a 12 month jail term, wholly suspended for 18 months, and a fine put to SPER to pay off. No Parole and no more bail conditions. I have Zoe’s phone number now , and I will definitely be giving it to anybody I know that needs a great lawyer!” – M.B.

We pride ourselves on how we communicate with our clients in order to achieve the best outcome for them.

13/04/2022

$86,000 Stealing from Employer

Zoe Kansky’s client was charged with stealing over $86,000 from her employer as a store manager. After noticing discrepancies, the business undertook a complete internal investigation which revealed that over several months she was taking cash from the safe. Our client plead guilty in the District Court and was represented by Zoe and barrister, Nick Brown who explained her personal circumstances including periods of poverty and trauma, substance issues and a gambling disorder. She took steps towards rehabilitation and counselling for these issues, had full-time care of two children and obtained a job, which the Judge took into consideration.

A head sentence of four years imprisonment was imposed. However, due to her mitigating issues, the actual term of imprisonment required to be served was reduced to only six months. Our client was grateful for this outcome and hopes to move forward with employment and raising her children when she is released.

ACQUITTED OF ASSAULT OCCASIONING BODILY HARMOn Friday 25 March 2022, Tyronne Thomas and Counsel attended the Proserpine ...
30/03/2022

ACQUITTED OF ASSAULT OCCASIONING BODILY HARM

On Friday 25 March 2022, Tyronne Thomas and Counsel attended the Proserpine Magistrates Court for trial of one charge of assault occasioning bodily harm. Our client was found NOT GUILTY and was acquitted from the charge. It was accepted by the Presiding Magistrate that our client was acting in his duty as a security officer, however the issue in contention was whether the force used was reasonable in the circumstances. Having regard to all of the evidence, the Magistrate was not satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the force used was unreasonable and our client was acquitted of the charge. Our client was very pleased with this outcome.

17/02/2022

This week, Tyronne Thomas and Counsel appeared before the Brisbane District Court in relation to a client charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle and count count of arson.

Following submissions, our client was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment with an immediate release on parole. Our client had a previous conviction for robbery and a relevant criminal history. The Court took into account the time our client had already served in relation to another sentence and the principle of totality. Additionally, the court took into account the client’s mitigating features, specifically his youth (he was 21 at the time of offending), his medical conditions and his low IQ, which would complicate the time that he already had served in custody.

Given the circumstances, this is a great result and the client was pleased to receive no further period of actual imprisonment.

30/11/2021

Last week, our office and Sophie Harbug of Counsel appeared before the Brisbane District Court in relation to two counts of serious assault, two counts of wilful damage and one count of serious assault, with a circumstance of aggravation as well as two summary charges. After submissions, including significant mitigating material, Tyronne Thomas’ client avoided actual custody. The client was sentenced to 2 years’ probation and 15 months imprisonment, wholly suspended for a period of 2 years. This is an excellent result in circumstances and Tyronne’s client was very pleased with the outcome.

29/11/2021

A testimonial from one of Zoe Kansky’s clients:

"Zoe Kansky and the team at Rostron Carlyle Rojas law handled my case with professionalism as she went above and beyond to get the best result for my case, making life much easier during such a stressful period. I highly recommend using Rostron Carlyle Rojas law for your legal needs." - J

05/11/2021

ONE PUNCH
Zoe Kansky’s client was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm in a Brisbane bar. Police alleged he threw multiple punches and knocked the victim unconscious. Upon review of the brief of evidence, it was clear that only one punch connected and the complainant never lost consciousness. Zoe successfully negotiated the removal of these facts and her client plead to one provoked punch only. He was remorseful, undertook alcohol counselling and offered significant compensation to the victim. Our client was issued a $1000 fine for his offending. No conviction was recorded.

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