Our client was charged with dealing with the proceeds of crime to the amount of $500,000.
Steven Mercael negotiated the charge down from a “knowingly” to a “recklessly” which carries a lesser maximum penalty. Steven Mercael further ensured the fact sheet explained the true context of the offending by showing that the client was mislead by her friend into committing a very serious offence.
Mr Steven Mercael guided her through the preparation for sentence and ultimately after successful negotiation and rehabilitation the client avoided a jail sentence.
This was a remarkable result for this client given the amount of money involved and her criminal history that involved a prior offence of dishonesty.