Streeton Lawyers recently represented a client, charged with possession of 2.3 grams of methampthemine. He had been charged after police searched him in an inner city street.
Due to the nature of his profession, a conviction would have been disastrous.
A number of personal documents were tendered on his behalf, including references from other members of his profession, letters confirming his volunteer and humanitarian work, as well as a psychological report. All of the material confirmed his genuine remorse, that the offence will not be repeated, and that he was otherwise someone of exceptional character.
Although the magistrate was concerned with the quantity, because of his prior good character and the extensive subjective material tendered on sentence, he was discharged without conviction and a good behaviour bond. This means he does not have a criminal record or conviction, provided he does not commit any further offences in the period of the bond.
The case highlights the importance of strong subjective material and proper representation. Despite the high quantity, our client still managed to avoid a conviction.
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