Our client was charged with criminal damage to public property , specifically involving damage to assets belonging to the public transportation system. From the outset, the client demonstrated genuine remorse and took proactive steps to remedy the harm, including engaging with relevant authorities to make amends. Recognising these mitigating factors, we successfully persuaded the prosecution to consent to a diversion program —a significant achievement given the nature of the

When business integrity is threatened from within, swift legal action can make the difference between recovery and ruin. At Trio Lawyers, we recently acted in a matter titled “Safeguarding Business Integrity: Urgent Injunction Secured Against Former Senior Employee” , where decisive legal strategy protected a client’s assets, evidence, and reputation from serious internal misconduct. Background of the Case: Safeguarding Business Integrity in Action Our client, a professional

Travelling into Australia with high-value personal belongings can create unexpected challenges. Many travellers assume that personal luxury goods, such as jewellery, watches, or designer items, will pass through customs without issue. However, the Australian Border Force (ABF) may view matters differently, particularly if the items appear undeclared or if documentation is incomplete. At Trio Lawyers, we recently represented a client who faced precisely this scenario. This ca

Maintaining professional standing in a regulated industry is about more than just excelling at your job—it also means protecting your licence and reputation. Allegations of workplace misconduct can threaten both, even if they are unfounded. In such situations, the way a professional responds to oversight bodies and investigators can have long-lasting consequences for their career. At Trio Lawyers, we recently represented a client in the childcare sector whose experience demon

A police interview is a moment of immense psychological pressure, where an individual's words, even if intended to be helpful or exculpatory, can be used against them later. For many, the instinct is to cooperate and talk their way out of a difficult situation. However, as a recent and compelling case at our firm highlights, exercising the right to remain silent—often misunderstood as an admission of guilt—can be the most strategic and protective action one can take. In fact,

When a business owner steps away from daily operations, ensuring a smooth handover can be legally and commercially complex—especially when multiple parties are involved. In a recent matter, our team assisted a restaurant owner in successfully transitioning operations to a new operator while preserving a designated area for a separate retail use. The result was a legally sound and commercially practical arrangement. Key Strategic Solutions Focused on Business, Not Property Ins

One of the primary goals in criminal defence is to prevent a recorded conviction—particularly when such an outcome could severely impact a client’s future. This objective becomes even more challenging when the client has a history of similar offences and incriminating statements made in a police station. In a recent matter,  Trio Lawyers  secured a non-conviction outcome for a client facing serious allegations, including property damage and threats to kill. The case was nota