Korn MacDougall Legal in Haymarket | Lawyer & law firm

Korn MacDougall Legal

Locality: Haymarket

Phone: +61 2 8041 4900

Address: Suite 1503/338 Pitt St 2000 Haymarket, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.kornmacdougall.com.au

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23.01.2022 Today our client was found Not Guilty of aiding and abetting a Central Coast based "body modifier" in the removal of the labia minora of an adult female complainant. There was never any suggestion by the Prosecution that our client played a part in the physical procedure. The complainant consented to the procedure and had engaged in several other voluntary body modifications previously. Our client had serious concerns about this "body modifier" and reported his conduct to the... police and other agencies on numerous occasions prior to this procedure. Those agencies took no action at the time. Despite our clients efforts to blow the whistle and expose this behaviour, he was charged. Link to article in the Daily Telegraph: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au//f5ee99ea2db5dcc5e2198c5 ** This post was approved by our client

23.01.2022 Rick Korn was featured in todays @dailytelegraph as one of Sydneys lawyers you want on your side when you have trouble with the law #kornmacdougall

22.01.2022 4.5 years ago, our client lost his career and reputation when he was charged with over 20 counts of criminal conduct involving corporate corruption, fraud and dealing with the proceeds of crime. He faced a significant term of imprisonment if found guilty. Last week, Korn MacDougall Legal started week 1 of what was expected to be a 3-month trial at the Downing Centre District Court. Yesterday, all charges against our client were withdrawn by the Prosecution.... We would like to thank the team of Barristers who worked alongside us to achieve this result. A special mention to Mr Phil English of 3 St James Hall Chambers, Madeline Hall of Banko Chambers and His Honour Judge Graham Turnbull, who prior to being appointed to the District Court bench, was briefed in the matter. **This post has been approved by our client To read more about the outcome of this case, click the link below: https://www.smh.com.au//charges-dropped-against-executives

21.01.2022 A strip search is the most invasive form of personal search available to police without a court order." A new report by UNSW researchers finds that unlawful strip searches by NSW Police are widespread and urgent reform is needed. Read more: http://unsw.to/Strip-Searches

20.01.2022 Lauren MacDougall appeared on the ABC news last Friday in relation to the Ruby Princess debacle and the effectiveness of the criminal investigation now that the ship has departed. Here is a link to story: https://lnkd.in/gwSk2W6

20.01.2022 Yesterday we appeared for Gary Jubelin, the former lead investigator in the William Tyrrell case, who was convicted and fined $10,000 in April after a magistrate found he illegally recorded four conversations during the investigation into the toddlers disappearance. He is appealing against the sentence and findings of guilt in the District Court. A decision will be made on 18 September.

19.01.2022 Female genital mutilation is a charge usually reserved for those who engage in cultural practices performed on children - not voluntary genital cosmetic surgery. On 4 May 2020 our client will defend a charge that he aided and abetted a Central Coast based "body modifier" in the removal of the labia minora of an adult female complainant. There is no suggestion by the Prosecution that our client played a part in the physical procedure. The complainant consented to the procedu...re and had engaged in several other voluntary body modifications previously. Our client had concerns about this "body modifier" and reported his conduct to the police and other agencies on numerous occasions prior to this procedure. Those agencies took no action at the time. Despite our clients efforts to blow the whistle and expose this behaviour, he was charged. This case raises some important questions about what constitutes legitimate medical or therapeutic intervention and what amounts to criminal activity. ** This post was approved by our client

19.01.2022 On Friday 14 February 2020 the Gary Jubelin hearing concluded in the Downing Centre Local Court. His Honour, Magistrate Hudson will hand down his decision in April. Jubelin is charged with unlawfully recording conversations with a witness in the course of his investigation into the disappearance of William Tyrell. Lauren MacDougall was quoted in Sundays Telegraph: "Jubelins Solicitor, Lauren MacDougall, said in many of her criminal cases, the Crown argued for courts to adm...it illegally obtained evidence because it was valuable to their case. For example, if a random police search of a car turned up drugs, the Crown might argue for the court to admit the evidence even though the search was technically unlawful. Jubelin, she said "is being pursued by (the DPP) which so very often relies upon illegally obtained evidence on the basis that even if it was illegally obtained, it allows prosecutors to pursue and convict wrongdoers" See more

18.01.2022 Korn MacDougall Legal is honoured to have one of its founding Partners, Mr Warwick Korn, named as Vice President of Defence Lawyers NSW. Defence Lawyers NSW is an incorporated Association for Defence Lawyers practising in NSW. It aims to: 1: To improve all aspects of the operation of the Criminal Justice System in NSW ... 2: To protect and improve the rights of Citizens accused of crimes 3: To Improve the conditions of Criminal Defence Lawyers in the discharge of their duties. In these recent times of unprecedented state powers, Korn MacDougall Legal is proud to stand alongside Defence Lawyers NSW in the vigilant protection of NSW Citizens fundamental rights and liberties.

17.01.2022 We are so thrilled to have been awarded the Client Choice Award for best criminal law firm 2020. Thank you to all our clients that took the time to leave such positive feedback. This award reinforces that the hard work of our team certainly does not go unnoticed #clientchoiceaward #beaton #nab

17.01.2022 In a New South Wales first, the idea of Gel Ball Blasters fitting the definition of firearms under the firearms act has been successfully challenged, setting a precedent for these items in the future. Mr Towner runs the business Armoured Heaven, a seller and online distributor of toy guns and other memorabilia and collectable items. After 7 years of trading Mr Towner was charged in March 2017 for the possession and sale of firearms. After 3 years of this case being before the court, It took the Jury only 26 minutes to return verdicts of not guilty to 66 charges acquitting Mr Bradley Towner of all firearms offences. Mr Towner posted the following live video on his business Facebook page today. Michael Korn, who appeared for Mr Towner, features in the video:

17.01.2022 Corrective Services NSW invited The Sydney Morning Herald into one of our womens prisons where inmates are practising mindfulness and meditation to address trauma and the triggers that lead to offending behaviour.

17.01.2022 In July last year we appeared at Armidale District Court for a client who pleaded guilty to the supply of 78.9 grams of methylamphetamine. Gaol was an available sentencing option, but Judge McLennan afforded our client the opportunity to demonstrate a positive and necessary approach to rehabilitative treatment. On 1 March 2019 the matter returned to Court and Judge McLennan sentenced our client to an Intensive Corrections Order. Meaning he avoided full-time imprisonment and can serve his sentence in the community. He said this to our client: This outcome is due partly to persuasive advocacy of your Counsel but mostly because of the effort you put in from July to today Sensible and practical justice in action.

17.01.2022 On 3 February we will represent Gary Jubelin, who is charged with unlawfully recording conversations with a witness in the course of his investigation into the disappearance of William Tyrell. Mr Jubelin is vigorously defending the charges levelled against him. After appearing in Court today he addressed the media:

14.01.2022 Bail Granted! Our client has been charged with a range of offences including directing the activities of a criminal group and supplying over 500kg of prohibited drugs to an under cover police officer. Warwick Korn and Abdul Tlais appeared at his bail application with Murugan Thangaraj SC in the Supreme Court. Although noting the seriousness of the offences his Honour acknowledged the importance of full time residential rehabilitation programs for those willing to address the...ir substance addiction. https://www.dailymail.co.uk//Drug-cops-bust-open-massive-c

14.01.2022 After a two week trial in the Moree District Court our client was today found not guilty of dealing with over $400,000 cash that the Crown alleged was the proceeds of crime. Our client was pulled over as part of a random breath test operation while driving from Brisbane to Melbourne where the money was ultimately found in a compartment in the cargo area of the van he was travelling in. Apart from His Honour ruling that the search of the vehicle was illegal he held that the Cr...own could not establish that he was guilty of the offence and returned a verdict of not guilty. An excellent result and a just outcome for a client who has always maintained he had no knowledge of the money found by Police. For those interested, the published decision is here: https://jade.io/article/638996?at.hl=MIHAJLOVIC Well done to our indefatigable Solicitor, Abdul Tlais, for his hard work on this matter. See more

13.01.2022 Korn MacDougall Legal was included in an important discussion around criminal law firms' stance on black deaths in custody: https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au//28572-where-do-criminal-

13.01.2022 Earlier this month we attended a talk by the Honourable Justice Lucy McCallum on how to avoid a roasting from the bench. Thanks Clarence for organising this fantastic evening!

13.01.2022 We all celebrate differently... #notguilty #swingingintotheweekend

12.01.2022 Korn MacDougall Legal was included in an important discussion around criminal law firms stance on black deaths in custody: https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au//28572-where-do-criminal-

12.01.2022 "...The man, known as "RB", denied the allegations. He argued he should be allowed to introduce evidence of 12 incidents in which the woman made false complaints about sexual abuse. This included two separate incidents in which she made false reports to police, promoting sexual assault investigations that ended in her admitting her allegations were fabricated. After the second incident she was charged and pleaded guilty to making a false report to police. The Judge said the... history of false complaints was relevant to the trial, but he could not allow the evidence to be introduced" ...Do you think this man is getting a fair trial?

11.01.2022 On Friday last week the Prosecution withdrew serious drug supply charges against our client after they decided not to appeal a decision by Judge Tupman to exclude the entire Prosecution case against our client in circumstances where the Police had conducted an illegal search (the Police had essentially carried out a drug search under the guise of the Firearms Prohibition Order legislation) Here is the article from yesterdays SMH about what we consider an important decision o...n a topical area. "Shaitlys solicitor Lauren MacDougall said Parliament had recognised the need to protect citizens from unjustified entry into their home when it enacted the legislation and the case had established significant breaches from those safeguards. "Her Honours decision should not be regarded as protecting Mr Shaitly, but rather, as protecting the rights that Parliament requires of all citizens," Link to the decision: https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/dec/5df9884ee4b0ab0bf6074b4b ** This post was approved by our client

11.01.2022 Worth reading - a case that demonstrates the impact media misreporting of Court proceedings has (inciting community outrage against an offender, the sentencing judge and the administration of justice) https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/de/5c806b69e4b0196eea404f58

10.01.2022 Lauren MacDougall had a reasonable excuse to appear on Channel 9 News this evening in relation to the Covid-19 legislation. Here is the link to the story:

10.01.2022 8:3:2019 - A nice ending to a busy week at Korn MacDougall - today at Orange District Court, Judge Norton allowed our clients Appeal resulting in him being released to Parole today rather than in October this year. The crux of the Appeal was that the Local Court failed to take into account his complex medical condition and regard it as a special circumstance in the sentencing process. Her Honour regarded his time in custody to be unacceptably burdensome on both him and the community. #kornmacdougall

08.01.2022 Yesterday our client, Yunxiang Gao was found Not Guilty by a Jury in relation to multiple charges of sexual assault. Our client lost his reputation, his career and was forced to spend 2 years away from his home in a foreign country under strict bail conditions. Some of the Jury broke down in tears as their verdict was delivered. Mr Gao has a long way to go to rebuild his life but we are so pleased we were able to achieve this result for him after a very difficult few years. Ricky Korn and Abdul Karim Tlais of this office worked with Murugan Thangaraj SC and John Korn of Counsel to achieve this outcome.

07.01.2022 On 31 March 2020 the Australian government released emergency legislation that places stringent conditions upon the movement of individuals during the COVID-19 crisis, but the question is what does this mean for you? Head to our website for details: https://kornmacdougall.com.au/covid-19-what-you-need-to-kn/

05.01.2022 This time last week, Warwick Korn chaired the NSW Criminal Law Masterclass, where members of the profession discussed various topics such as Mental Health and the Law The event was hosted by the Television Education Network.

05.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Carly Hydes who has been named in the 2019 Doyles listing of Australian Criminal Law Rising Stars.

05.01.2022 Michael Korn appeared in the ACT Supreme Court last week. Our lawyers frequently appear in jurisdictions outside NSW.

04.01.2022 We are excited to announce and welcome the newest Partner at Korn MacDougall Legal, Michael Korn. Michael has been with the practice since its foundation and over the last 7 years has proven himself to be a formidable, diligent and highly impressive Solicitor Advocate. It is with enormous pride that we elevate Michael to Partner and we look forward to his contribution as a firm leader in the future.

03.01.2022 This morning Lauren MacDougall appeared at Central Local Court for a man who was arrested at Sydney Airport this week. The Prosecution initially opposed bail on the basis that our client was a flight risk. However, 24 hours later they changed their attitude after we prepared evidence demonstrating our clients ties to the community in Australia. Bail was granted.

03.01.2022 Big Congratulations to our Practice Manager, Phoebe MacDougall, who is a finalist in this years @lawyersweeklyau Women in Law Awards. We are very proud of you and this well-deserved recognition.

02.01.2022 This week L MacDougall appeared in the Gosford District Court for a client who was charged with knowingly taking part in the large commercial supply of prohibited drugs in 2014. Our client denied any involvement in the supply. We made offers to the Prosecution on several occasions to plead guilty to a different offence, that is, dealing with the proceeds of crime. The Prosecution would not accept our offers. Something (finally) clicked and after the commencement of the trial ...this week, the Prosecution invited us to make the offer again. Our client made the decision to plead guilty to the offence he offered to plead guilty to years earlier. The supply charge was withdrawn and he received a good behaviour bond. A costs argument followed and the Judge awarded costs to our client - recognising the financial burden defending a prosecution that was doomed from the outset. See more

02.01.2022 We are very proud to announce that both Michael Korn and Abdul Tlais of Korn MacDougall Legal are finalists for this years Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 awards. These awards recognise the finest young lawyers across Australia, their outstanding achievements and dedication to the legal profession. Congratulation Abdul and Michael!