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SV pleaded guilty to three (3) counts of ‘Dishonestly Obtain Financial Advantage’ contrary to section 192E of the Crimes Act 1900. The maximum penalty for this offence is imprisonment for 10 years.
Chris Cole represented SV at the Penrith Local Court before His Honour Magistrate Van Zuylen. Chris made Sentence Submissions on SV’s behalf. His Honour imposed Conditional Release Orders without conviction for all three counts for a period of 12 months.
This is an outstanding result for SV.
R v GC
GC was charged with one count of ‘dishonestly obtain a financial advantage’ ($500,000.00) contrary to section 192D of the Crimes Act 1900.
GC pleaded not guilty and was committed to stand Trial in the Sydney District Court.
Chris Cole instructed counsel at Trial. Following a successful application to have the trial separated from that of the accused, the Director of Public Prosecutions gave a direction that there were to be no further proceedings against GC and the charge was dismissed.
GC had been on Bail for over three years when his charge was dismissed. This direction was a great relief for the client and a fantastic result.
R v LD
LD was charged with three counts of ‘dishonestly obtain financial advantage’ contrary to section 192E(1)(b) of the Crimes Act 1900. This is a very serious charge that carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years, LD had a criminal history of fraud-related offences that further increased the seriousness of his case.
Chris Cole represented LD and the matter was heard at the Downing Centre Local Court. He was sentenced to an aggregate term of imprisonment of 12 months, to be served by way of an Intensive Corrections Order (ICO). An ICO is a type of imprisonment that allows offenders to serve their time in the community, under several restrictions. In this case LD was ordered to abstain from alcohol and drugs, enter a Gambling Treatment Program and commit no further offences.
This was an amazing result considering the seriousness of the charges. LD was able to remain in the community and receive the treatment that he needed rather than incarceration.
