These summaries describe selected past matters handled by Core Defence Lawyers. They explain the evidence, factual issues and preparation involved in defended hearings, negotiated resolutions and sentencing proceedings.
Case summaries may be anonymised and identifying, peripheral or non-essential details may be omitted or generalised where necessary to protect client confidentiality.
Every matter depends on its own facts, evidence and procedural history. Past results do not indicate or guarantee the outcome of another matter.
Intimidation Charge Withdrawn at Picton Local Court
Picton Local Court | August 2026
Following discussions about the available evidence and witness issues on the hearing date, Joshua Jung negotiated withdrawal of one intimidation charge. A 12-month ADVO was made by consent without admissions.
CHARGE
Stalking/intimidation with intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm
Domestic Violence · SentencingConditional release order without conviction
Common Assault (DV) — Six-Month CRO Without Conviction
Parramatta Local Court | February 2026
Joshua Jung represented a client sentenced on amended facts recording one slap. Following submissions addressing good character, the circumstances and ongoing parenting-focused counselling, the court imposed a six-month conditional release order without conviction. A separate six-month AVO was made.
Common Assault Charge Withdrawn Before Contested Hearing
Downing Centre Local Court, Sydney | June 2026
Domestic violence prosecution involving a DVEC, an alleged admission obtained during uncautioned questioning and an independent eyewitness who attended court. Following pre-hearing discussions concerning evidentiary issues affecting the prosecution case, the common assault charge was withdrawn.
Contested domestic violence hearing involving an alleged punch, delayed injury evidence, photographs, medical material, detailed cross-examination and submissions concerning causation, s 136 and the criminal standard of proof.
Contested hearing involving an allegation that the client grabbed his partner by the neck and caused bruising. The prosecution relied upon photographs, text messages and complainant evidence. The client was found not guilty following the defended hearing.
CHARGE
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm — domestic violence related
