SV was charged with four offences – namely, two counts of ‘Supply prohibited drug’, one count of ‘Deal with proceeds of crime’ and one count of ‘Conduct drug premises while child present’.
Chris Cole represented SV in these matters. On the initial charges Chris was able to secure strict but fair bail conditions for SV while he awaited trial.
Chris Cole entered pleas of guilty to ‘Supply prohibited drug’ and ‘Deal with proceeds of crime’ on SV’s behalf. The second charge of ‘Supply prohibited drug’ and ‘Conduct drug premises while child present’ were withdrawn.
Her Honour sentenced SV to a term of full-time imprisonment of 18 months, comprising a non-parole period of 12 months. Chris Cole immediately lodged an appeal to the District Court.
At the Sentence Appeal Chris Cole tendered materials and made oral submissions on SV’s behalf on the severity of the sentence imposed. His Honour was not satisfied that he could order the Sentence be served by way of Intensive Correction Order (ICO). However, His Honour accepted that the Sentence was excessive and granted SV’s Appeal. He imposed a lesser sentence of 12 months imprisonment and a non-parole period of 7 months.
This was a satisfactory outcome.