Seven-day trial ends in conviction on all counts

Following a seven-day trial involving charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and theft, the jury returned guilty verdicts on all counts after just 50 minutes of deliberation.

The case concerned a serious domestic violence matter with a history of abuse spanning several years. Despite the complainant withdrawing and refusing to attend court, Genevieve successfully argued a full-day hearsay application to admit her evidence.

During the trial, the defendant left the witness box midway through cross-examination and refused to return. Nonetheless, the evidence proved compelling, and justice was achieved with the swift guilty verdicts.