JT was charged with a number of serious offences including three counts of larceny, one count of armed with intention to commit indictable offence and one count of goods in personal custody suspected being stolen.
At the time, JT was struggling with mental health conditions.
Chris Cole acted for JT in the matter and thought it was appropriate to apply for a Section 14 Application for the charges to be diverted from the criminal justice system and into the mental health regime.
JT had a criminal record and already had been placed on a mental health treatment plan in the past.
In support of the current Application, various materials were tendered including letters from hospitals, general practitioners and psychologists, as well as a letter from JT to the Magistrate.
After careful consideration the Magistrate diverted the criminal charges from the criminal justice system and into the mental health regime, whereby she dismissed each of the offences on the condition that JT adhered to a treatment order.
This is a fantastic result for JT, as he can continue treatment in the community.