The Queen v GA
GA was charged with import a commercial quantity of border controlled drug and possess counterfeit money.
GA had on his record prior convictions for possessing suspected proceeds of crime, less or equal to $100,000, and a conviction for possession of counterfeit currency.
The offence of import a commercial quantity of border controlled drug is an extremely serious crime, which carries a sentence of life imprisonment upon conviction. Combined with a criminal record and subsequent charge of possession of counterfeit money, prospects of bail being granted in this case were very slim.
However, Mr O’Brien gathered more than sufficient evidence relating to GA’s good character, and the detriment his family would suffer in his absence. The presiding judge was compelled to grant GA bail due to this rigorous preparation.