RB was charged with ‘Possess Prohibited Drug’, namely cocaine, contrary to s 10(1) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985. This was RB’s first criminal charge.
Chris Cole represented RB on Sentence where a plea of ‘guilty’ was entered to the offence.
Chris tendered written references and made oral submissions on RB’s behalf. His Honour considered submissions and ultimately agreed a Conditional Release Order (CRO) for a period of 6 months, without conviction, was an appropriate penalty.
This is a very pleasing result, particularly given that RB’s full-time work would be jeopardized, had a conviction been recorded.