BO was charged with ‘Stalk/intimidate intending to cause fear of physical etc. harm’, contrary to section 13(1) Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 after his neighbour made a complaint of being threatened to be bashed with a hockey stick and allegedly BO swung a hockey stick towards him.
BO pleaded ‘not guilty’ and the matter proceeded to Hearing. James Castillo acted for BO at his Hearing. The Prosecution called evidence from the officer-in-charge, the complainant and BO’s partner. The Defence did not call evidence. Ultimately, the Presiding Magistrate was not satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of the allegation and found BO ‘not guilty’ of the offence.