PS was charged with ‘Owner / occupier knowingly allow use as drug premises – 1st offence’, contrary to s 36y(1)(A) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985, and ‘Organises or conducts or assists in organising drug premises – 1st offence’, contrary to s 36Z(1)(A) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.
James Castillo acted on instructions from PS. Following negotiations with the Prosecution, sequence 2 ‘Organises etc. in organising drug premises’ was withdrawn and a plea of guilty to sequence 1, ‘Owner / occupier knowingly allow use as drug premises’ was entered. The matter then proceeded to Sentence, where James tendered written materials and made oral submissions on PS’s behalf. Ultimately, His Honour Sentenced PS to a Community Corrections Order for the duration of 8 months.
This is a pleasing outcome for PS, notwithstanding his criminal history.