Multiple driving charges

Recent Court Results
5 January

The Charges:

Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle
Receipt of tainted property
Driving while disqualified

Court Attended:

Coolangatta Magistrates Court

Attendance Date:

December 2017

Overview of Case:

Client was found to be driving a stolen motor vehicle and subsequently engaged in a high-speed pursuit which travelled over the QLD/NSW border. Client had already served 6 months imprisonment in NSW for the offence however was facing further jail time for the offences which occurred in QLD.

Client had a very bad driving history which compounded matters as well as an extensive criminal history.

Outcome:

Client was given a wholly suspended sentence, 120 hours community service and a $250 fine. Client did not have to spend any time in prison and was looking forward to the diversionary programs offered through the department of Probation and Parol.

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