JM was charged with four offences -- ‘Supply Prohibited Drug’, ‘Possess Prohibited Drug’, ‘Drive with drug present in oral fluid’ and ‘Proceeds of Crime’.
Chris Cole represented JM in this matter. The charge of ‘Supply of Prohibited Drug’ was downgraded to ‘Knowingly take part in supply of prohibited drug’ and the further offence ‘Proceeds of Crime’ was placed on a Form 1.
Chris represented JM at Downing Centre Local Court where he tendered materials and made oral submissions supporting JM’s otherwise sound character and remorse at his offending behaviour.
Due to his lack of prior offences and low risk of reoffending His Honour sentenced JM to an Intensive Correction Order of 10 months with supervised drug screens for to ‘Knowingly take part in supply of prohibited drug’, a Fine of $330 for ‘Possess Prohibited Drug’ and Conditional Release Order (without conviction) of 10 months.
This is a very pleasing result for JM given the maximum term of imprisonment for these charges. He instead is able to remain in the community and continue driving