CRO No Conviction Recorded

AL was charged with one count of ‘Possess prohibited drug’, namely cocaine, contrary to s 10(1) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985. James Castillo represented AL in proceedings.

James tendered a sentence bundle and made oral submissions in support of a Conditional Release Order (CRO) without conviction.

The Magistrate ultimately agreed with James’ submissions, sentencing AL to a CRO without conviction for a period of 12 months.

This is a very pleasing result for AL, particularly given her employment could be terminated if convicted of a criminal offence.  

6 Months CRO on Drug-Related Offences – No Conviction

RB was charged with ‘Possess Prohibited Drug’, namely cocaine, contrary to s 10(1) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985. This was RB’s first criminal charge.

 Chris Cole represented RB on Sentence where a plea of ‘guilty’ was entered to the offence.

Chris tendered written references and made oral submissions on RB’s behalf. His Honour considered submissions and ultimately agreed a Conditional Release Order (CRO) for a period of 6 months, without conviction, was an appropriate penalty.

This is a very pleasing result, particularly given that RB’s full-time work would be jeopardized, had a conviction been recorded.

Section 32 Granted on Multiple Drug Offences

PW was charged with one count of ‘Supply prohibited drug’, contrary to s 25(1) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 and two counts of ‘Possess prohibited drug’, namely methylamphetamine and gamma butyrolactone, contrary to s 10(1) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

Chris Cole and Bill O’Brien represented PW in these matters. PW plead guilty to both counts of ‘Possess prohibited drug’, and the charge of ‘Supply prohibited drug’ was withdrawn.

A Section 32 Application was made and subsequently listed for Hearing at the Downing Centre Local Court. In support of the Application Bill O’Brien tendered extensive materials and made oral submissions on PW’s behalf.

Ultimately, Her Honour allowed PW’s matter to be diverted away from the criminal justice system and dismissed the charges pursuant to s 32 Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990, upon the condition PW comply with a supervised treatment plan.  

This is a very pleasing result.