Charged with seven offences including assault an officer and resist police, successful s 32 application

R v JB

JB was charged with seven offences including fail to leave premises, resist police, assault an officer in the execution of their duty and more.

The charges arose after JB attended a music festival and was denied entry due to intoxication.

Chris Cole represented JB and noted that a section 32 application pursuant to the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act would be appropriate due to JB’s mental state at the time of offending.

Medical reports were obtained and the matter came before Her Honour Wynhausen at the Burwood Local Court. Her Honour accepted the application, and ordered JB to continue his mental health treatment plan as an alternative to a criminal conviction.

This was an excellent result for JB as he was able to maintain his clear criminal record, as well as access the medical services that he required.

Charges withdrawn and costs successfully applied for against the RMS

R v RI

RI was charged with one count of ‘proceed through red traffic light’ contrary to section 59(1) of the Road Rules 2014.

Chris Cole represented RI and his matter was heard at the Burwood Local Court. The RMS agreed to withdraw the charge against RI. Cole made an application for the RMS to pay professional costs in the matter and this application was successful. The RMS was ordered to pay $1,155.00.