The Bench

Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.

Des expects defending a publican to be easy, but has not reckoned with the new prosecutor.

A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.

Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.

Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.

Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.

Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink re-appear in court on charge of possession.

Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.