Criminal Law
Pikes acts on behalf of councils in prosecutions and on behalf of councils, corporate clients and individuals as defendants.
Some recent cases include:
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Acting for a council in the first case of prosecution of a Councillor for obstruction of a council officer (Local Court).
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Acting for a council in a prosecution in the Land and Environment Court for unauthorised tree clearing.
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Acting for a council, as defendant, in Land and Environment Court proceedings brought by the EPA for polluting waters.
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Acting for a defendant charged with negligent driving.
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Acting for a defendant charged with assault.

