Eligible for Parole Shortly After Sentence on Serious Aggravated Break & Enter Charges

HP was charged with ‘Aggravated break and enter with intent’, contrary to s 113(2) Crimes Act 1900, ‘Aggravated enter dwelling with intent’, contrary to s 111(2) Crimes Act 1900; ‘Aggravated robbery’, contrary to s 95(1) Crimes Act 1900; ‘Drive motor vehicle on road during disqualification period’, contrary to s 54(1)(a) Road Transport Act 2013; and ‘Take and drive conveyance’, contrary to s 154A(1)(a). This is a significant charge list, particularly noting the aggravating factors. Christopher Cole represented HP in these matters.  

HP pleaded guilty to the offence of ‘Aggravated enter dwelling with intent’, and the charges of ‘Robbery’ and ‘Take and drive conveyance without owner’s consent’ were placed on a Form 1.

HP was Sentenced at Parramatta District Court for the offence of ‘Aggravated enter dwelling with intent’. His Honour Sentenced HP to a total term of imprisonment of 4 years, comprising of a non-parole period of 2 years, dated to include time already spent in custody. HP’s non-parole period is due to expire less than one month from the date of Sentencing.

This is a very pleasing result, particularly considering the objective seriousness of the initial charges.

Two Charges Withdrawn, One Plea of Guilty, One Charge Placed on Form 1

BE was charged with three offences – ‘Aggravated break & enter and commit serious indictable offence’, contrary to section 112(2) Crimes Act 1990; ‘Goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen’, contrary to section 527c(1)(A); and ‘Aggravated break & enter dwelling in company steal < = $60,000’, contrary to section 112(2) Crimes Act 1900.

James Castillo successfully negotiated on BE’s behalf to have the offences of ‘Aggravated break, enter and steal’ and ‘Enter enclosed land without lawful excuse’ withdrawn. A plea of guilty was entered to ‘Stealing from a dwelling house’, contrary to section 148 Crimes Act 1900 and the offence of ‘Goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen’ was placed on Form 1.

Her Honour sentenced BE to 18 months imprisonment with a non-parole period of 10 months. This is a pleasing result for BE, particularly in light of the objective seriousness of the initial charges.

Charged with Multiple Drug-related Offences, Downgraded and Form 1 Granted, Sentenced to Intensive Correction Order

JM was charged with four offences ­-- ‘Supply Prohibited Drug’, ‘Possess Prohibited Drug’, ‘Drive with drug present in oral fluid’ and ‘Proceeds of Crime’.

Chris Cole represented JM in this matter. The charge of ‘Supply of Prohibited Drug’ was downgraded to ‘Knowingly take part in supply of prohibited drug’ and the further offence ‘Proceeds of Crime’ was placed on a Form 1.

Chris represented JM at Downing Centre Local Court where he tendered materials and made oral submissions supporting JM’s otherwise sound character and remorse at his offending behaviour.

Due to his lack of prior offences and low risk of reoffending His Honour sentenced JM to an Intensive Correction Order of 10 months with supervised drug screens for to ‘Knowingly take part in supply of prohibited drug’, a Fine of $330 for ‘Possess Prohibited Drug’ and Conditional Release Order (without conviction) of 10 months.

This is a very pleasing result for JM given the maximum term of imprisonment for these charges. He instead is able to remain in the community and continue driving