JP was charged with possess prohibited drug contrary to s10 Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act. JP instructed Chris Cole to enter a plea of guilty and subsequently the matter was listed for Sentence.
Chris tendered multiple letters from JP’s psychologist and drug & alcohol counsellor, character references and an affidavit by JP. Chris then made oral submissions as to why the Court should exercise its discretion not to convict JP.
Ultimately, her Honour agreed and did not convict JP, rather he was placed on a conditional release order for 12 months.
This is very pleasing outcome for JP as he did not get a criminal record.