SM was charged with one count of ‘Enter inclosed land not presc premises w/o lawful excuse’, contrary to Section 4(1)(B) Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901. Consequently, the Police had made an Application for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) between the victim and the accused. The victim and the accused are ex partners.
Christopher Cole attended Waverley Local Court with SM where the charge and Application for an ADVO were listed for Hearing. After lengthy discussions with the prosecution, Police agreed to withdraw the charge and the application for an ADVO just prior to Hearing. Accordingly, the charge and ADVO were withdrawn.
This is a very pleasing outcome for SM.