R v EH
EH was charged with one count of ‘common assault’, contrary to the Crimes Act 1900. A charge of common assault carries a maximum term of imprisonment of two years. Christopher Cole represented EH and a plea of guilty was entered at the Burwood Local Court.
The presiding magistrate accepted representations made on behalf of EH and sentenced her pursuant to section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1995. No conviction was recorded and instead EH was placed on a Conditional Release Order to be of good behaviour for 18 months. This was a fantastic result for EH as she was able to maintain a clear criminal record.