JE was originally charged with Contravene AVO as well as multiple sequences of Possess Gel Blaster Pistol, Possess MDMA, and Possess Cannabis.
The matter was listed for Hearing before the Local Court at Windsor, on which occasion Chris Cole entered negotiations with Police regarding the various charges. The presiding Magistrate ultimately sentenced JE to a fine of $440 for Possession of MDMA, and he was convicted with no other penalty for the remaining six (6) sequences relating to the gel blasters and cannabis. All other charges were withdrawn.
As JE was already on a Community Corrections Order at the time of the offences (for an offence of Drive Disqualified (Second Offence)), the presiding Magistrate deemed it appropriate to impose a further six-month disqualification. Chris lodged an appeal on this point only and was successful in appealing this decision at the District Court.
Overall, this was a very pleasing outcome given JE’s existing Community Corrections Order.