PW was charged with one count of ‘Supply prohibited drug’, contrary to s 25(1) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 and two counts of ‘Possess prohibited drug’, namely methylamphetamine and gamma butyrolactone, contrary to s 10(1) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.
Chris Cole and Bill O’Brien represented PW in these matters. PW plead guilty to both counts of ‘Possess prohibited drug’, and the charge of ‘Supply prohibited drug’ was withdrawn.
A Section 32 Application was made and subsequently listed for Hearing at the Downing Centre Local Court. In support of the Application Bill O’Brien tendered extensive materials and made oral submissions on PW’s behalf.
Ultimately, Her Honour allowed PW’s matter to be diverted away from the criminal justice system and dismissed the charges pursuant to s 32 Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990, upon the condition PW comply with a supervised treatment plan.
This is a very pleasing result.