ZW was charged with ‘Destroy or damage property-DV’, contrary to section 195(1)(A) Crimes Act 1900. The offence carries a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment.
The charge related to a verbal altercation between ZW and his wife. Their argument eventually resulted in ZW punching a hole in the wall of the house.
James Castillo negotiated amended Facts in favour of ZW. ZW pled guilty to the offence and was sentenced on the amended Facts.
The Presiding Magistrate sentenced ZW to a Conditional Release Order without conviction for 12 months.