IH was charged with ‘Common Assault’ and ‘Assault Police Officer in Execution of Duty.’
Chris made an application pursuant to Section 14 of the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 so that IH could be dealt with under the mental health regime rather than in accordance with law for sentencing. Nancy Mikhaul of Counsel was briefed.
Chris relied on a psychological report as well as other subjective materials in support of IH’s application to be discharged into the care of their treating team. Ultimately, the Presiding Magistrate decided it was appropriate to dismiss IH’s matters on the condition that IH complies with the treatment plan proposed by their psychologist for 12 months.
This is a very pleasing result, as no criminal conviction was recorded.