IR was convicted with the offence of ‘Reckless Wounding’ contrary to section 35(4) of the Crimes Act 1900. The maximum penalty for this offence is imprisonment for seven (7) years.
Chris Cole represented IR at the Downing Centre Local Court before Magistrate Swain LCM. Chris tendered a bundle of various materials on IR’s behalf including a Psychiatric Report, letters from the IR’s wife, mother and other people who know him. Also tendered are his personal letters to the Magistrate and to the victim. Chris also prepared a lengthy written submissions on behalf of IR.
Her Honour was of the view that there was no other alternative than imprisonment for IR’s offence. However, as Chris has submitted, Her Honour ordered the term of imprisonment be served by way of an Intensive Corrections Order (ICO). IR is sentenced with the term of ICO for 22 months and 15 days.
With the view of the nature of the offence and maximum penalty that could have been imposed, this is a reasonable result for IR.