Логотип Havrylaw

Defense at First Instance Court

I craft the defense, challenge evidence, run hearings and aim for acquittal or mitigation. Clear process and strict timing control.

I handle your case at first instance. I test evidence admissibility, plan examinations and counter examinations, and sequence procedural steps. I file motions, objections and an alternative narrative. The goal is simple. Win the case or minimise consequences.

  • Review the file and test every piece of evidence for admissibility
  • Draft an examination and cross plan with key theses
  • Move to exclude inadmissible evidence
  • Shape closing arguments and sentencing strategy
Clear guidance and tight control of the process. I work for outcome.

Cases

Evidence from a flawed search excluded

Case
Search conducted with breaches. Core evidence came from it
Goal
Exclude evidence and weaken the charge
Path
  • Analysed the protocol and search video
  • Filed a motion to recognise evidence as inadmissible
  • Cross examined witnesses and the investigator
Result
Key evidence excluded. Charge reclassified to a softer one

Witness testimony impeached

Case
Single witness produced conflicting statements
Goal
Reduce the probative value of testimony
Path
  • Collected inconsistencies in written statements
  • Ran a cross that created reasonable doubt
  • Backed it with an alternative event line
Result
Testimony deemed unreliable. Charge dismissed by the court

Non custodial sentence instead of prison

Case
Prosecution asked for real imprisonment
Goal
Obtain probation or a fine
Path
  • Gathered mitigation and personal references
  • Arranged compensation and reconciliation
  • Built focused closing submissions
Result
Probation and a fine. No imprisonment