BL was charged with ‘Intentionally/recklessly destroy or damage property”, contrary to section 195(1)(a) Crimes Act 1900 concerning a damage he caused to an uber vehicle after throwing an electronic cigarette at the said vehicle.
BL pleaded guilty to the offence. James Castillo represented BL at his Sentence. James relied on an Affidavit from BL and two character references. James made oral submissions asking the court to extend leniency to BL and exercise the Court’s discretion to impose a Conditional Release Order without conviction. The Presiding Magistrate agreed with James and imposed a CRO without conviction for 12 months.
This is a pleasing result for BL as a criminal conviction could potentially have impacted his pending Working Holiday Visa.